ABC Drops Bachelorette Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations

0:00Entertainment stories making news on March 20th. ABC just pulled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of the Bachelorette days before its premiere. The move followed a video surfacing of her throwing chairs at ex Dakota Mortensen with a child nearby. Former Bachelorette lead Rachel Lindsey called it the end of the entire franchise during her podcast. The footage dates back to 2023 and Draper City Police confirmed an open domestic assault investigation from a February incident. Paul and Mortensen share a two-year-old son, and she has two other kids from her previous marriage. Filming on her other reality show also paused amid the drama. Lindsey reacted live on her Bachelorette party episode, saying the Bachelorette and Bachelorette brands are now damaged beyond repair. Fans were already upset when Paul was picked as lead last September, crossing over from her Mormon wives series, and she blames the system's poor choices. From the show, Lindsey highlighted the job losses for hundreds of crew and contestants.

1:00She doubts even Bachelorette and Paradise will return anytime soon. ABC's statement focused on supporting the family after the video dropped. Paul's rep expressed gratitude to the network while prioritizing her kid's safety, claiming years of abuse from her ex. As investigations continue, the scandal leaves the franchise's future hanging in the balance.