Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette Cancellation: Violent Outburst Exposed

0:00Today is March 20th. Here's what's trending in entertainment. Tiktok star Taylor Frankie Paul was set to lead season 22 of the Bachelorette, but producers pulled the plug just three days before its march, 22nd premiere. The decision came after a disturbing video from 2023 surfaced online, showing Paul in a violent outburst against her ex-partner Dakota. Mortensen, in the clip, she physically attacked him and threw chairs across the room, nearly striking their young daughter. Earlier this week, the news highlighted how ABC had moved forward with production, despite clear warning signs. Paul had already appeared on season 4 of the secret lives of Mormon wives, which premiered on March 12th and even featured her arrest tie-to. That same domestic incident, insider say complaints arose during filming about her volatile behavior, but nothing was done to halt things. Contestants on the show and crew members had seen her short temper firsthand. Yet producers framed it as her being spicy and fun. Everyone involved knew there were risks, but they kept rolling cameras to wrap up the season.

1:04Paul had been put on notice, allowing them to get the footage they needed. Her casting was announced back in September 2025 as a fresh boost for the franchise, which had taken the year off after Jin Tran's season, ended in September 2024. As a mom of three and the breakout star of Montauk from her Mormon wives series, Paul was pitched as a bold, non-traditional pick to draw in new viewers. This cancellation marks yet another setback for the Bachelorette, leaving fans wondering what comes next for the long-running dating staple.