ABC Cancels Bachelorette Season, Mormon Wives Show Sparks Debate

0:00It's April 3rd, this is Global News Today World Coverage powered by AI. ABC just pulled the plug on a whole season of the Bachelorette, starring Taylor Frankie Paul, the star from that reality show, Mormon Wives. They had already filmed it, but a video dropped showing a domestic altercation from 2023 between her and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, that forced their hand. This comes as Mormon women influencers blow up online, trading the old image of white shirt and male missionaries for athletes your bives, and big sodas. Shows like Mormon wives tap into that outsider fascination with their lives, though not everyone sticks strictly to church rules. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pushed back hard, saying these portrayals lean on stereotypes that hit real people. They stressed millions of faithful women, live by love for God and family, not the drama on screen. Devout influencers like Mimi Baskam are responding online, calling the shows a net positive because they spark chances to share true beliefs and act. Like digital missionaries,

1:02Utah-based creators especially use content to stay home with kids while earning cash. Meanwhile, the buzz around Latter-day Saints culture keeps growing, from unique practices like sacred garments to family-focused lives. These women are reshaping how the world sees the church, one post at a time.