Bachelorette's Canceled Premiere: Taylor's Support & ABC's Backing

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Taylor Frankie Paul's turn as the Bachelorette got canceled just hours after old footage surfaced, showing her in a physical altercation with her ex, Dakota Mortensen. The ABC show already filmed with 22 suitors had its premiere pulled on March 19th. The decision followed an open domestic assault investigation by Draper City Police from a February incident. That probe also halted filming on season five of her reality series, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Several contestants share supportive messages on Instagram stories. One suitor, Doug Mason, sent prayers for Taylor, calling it her blocked moment and urging fans to stay positive. Taylor spotted his pose through a blogger and responded warmly in the comments, saying it touched her heart. She also noticed she's always on her phone because it's part of her job, even now. Other guys like Malik Evans said they're doing okay and appreciated the outreach, while two more praise the impressive group of men.

1:01Taylor's team expressed thanks for ABC's backing, as she focuses on her kid safety amid the ongoing probe.