Bachelorette Canceled Amid Domestic Abuse Scandal

0:00This is Corey with the story, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of the Bachelor Red, just days before its March 22nd premiere. The decision came after a video surfaced, showing Paul throwing chairs at her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen while their young daughter watched. Former Bachelor Red star Rachel Lindsay called it a fatal blow to the franchise, saying the Bachelor and Bachelor Red names are now too damaged too. Paul and Mortensen both appeared on the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Their rocky relationship hit headlines back in 2023 when Paul faced a rest over a domestic incident. She ended up pleading guilty to aggravated assault and got probation, set to wrap up this August, though officials are now reviewing that deal. Lindsay shared her thoughts on the Bachelor Party podcast, admitting she knew about past accusations, but didn't dig deeper when Paul was announced as the lead.

1:00She got excited at first, figuring both sides shared blame and no child was harmed. Now she blames the system's failures for letting it happen. Paul's team released a statement thanking ABC for support as she focuses on family safety. They claim she's endured years of mental and physical abuse from an ex, and she's ready to speak out against jealous partners who won't let go. Meanwhile, Mortensen is prioritizing co-parenting their two-year-old son despite the challenges. This scandal leaves the long-running franchise, which started with The Bachelor in 2002, facing tough questions about vetting stars and moving forward.