ABC Cancels Bachelorette Season After Domestic Assault Footage

0:00What's up? This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. Insiders say ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming Bachelorette season after disturbing footage resurfaced from a 2023 fight with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The 31-year-old mom of three, known from secret lives of Mormon wives, faces a domestic assault investigation tied to the incident. In the video, Paul attacks Mortensen, repeatedly in front of their daughter Indy, throwing metal stools that accidentally hit the child, who cries out, and pain. Earlier this week, reports surfaced about the investigation, but ABC held off on any changes until the full footage dropped. Sources close to production revealed Paul's temper flared up during filming, with complaints from crew and contestants who saw it firsthand. Despite warnings, nothing stopped the show from moving forward. Contestants from her season later said they witnessed her outbursts, but chalked it up to drama at first. One even noted she calmed down when cameras rolled, though everyone knew the risks.

1:04The network's last minute pull now raises questions about why they ignored the red flags. The footage, first captured during the first season of her reality show, shows a much uglier side than what aired publicly before. Paul shares Indy and another son with Mortensen, plus one more child from a previous marriage. Officials are still looking into the assault claims from both sides. Paul's team says she's the real victim here, enduring years of mental and physical abuse while staying silent out of fear. She's focusing on her family safety now and plans to share her full story soon, highlighting how many women suffer quietly from jealous X's.