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Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette Exit Amid Abuse Allegations

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Taylor Frankie Paul, known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was set to lead The Bachelorette but was replaced after a video of a past altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen surfaced. The couple shares a one-year-old son. Mortensen has sought a restraining order and full custody, while Paul has broken her social media silence, expressing gratitude for fan support amidst the ongoing custody battle and allegations of abuse.

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Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette Exit Amid Abuse Allegations

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette Exit Amid Abuse Allegations. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 27. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered and star-driven. Taylor Frankie Paul, star of the secret lives of Mormon wives, was tapped to leave the next season of the Bachelorette. But ABC pulled the plug after A. Video resurfaced showing her in a physical altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mordensen. The network cited a need to support families in their decision, while Paul's team expressed gratitude for the backing as she focuses on safety for, herself and her kids after years of alleged abuse and threats. She broke her social media silence on Thursday, March 26, sharing messages of thanks to fans for their check-ins, calls and prayers during this tough time. Paul and Mordensen started dating in 2022 and share a one-year-old son named Ever. Born in March of last year, she also has an eight-year-old daughter Indy and a five-year-old son, Ocean from her previous marriage to Tay Paul.

Now Mordensen has sought a restraining order against her, and full custody of their son, as the situation continues to unfold with both sides. Prioritizing protection for the children involved.

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