The Bachelorette Canceled: Taylor Frankie Paul's Drama

0:00The latest entertainment headlines and celebrity stories right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. ABC has canceled the upcoming season of the Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul just days before its March 22nd premiere. The decision came after old footage surfaced showing an altercation between Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen from last year. That incident led to her arrest and a guilty plea in a bans for aggravated assault. The drama ties back to a police probe into a recent February event between the pair who share a two-year-old son. It also Paul's production on season five of Paul's Hulu show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Paul's team called the video release a harmful stunt on their son's birthday aimed at distracting from Mortensen's actions. ABC cited the new footage in their statement, saying they're focusing on supporting her family with an American idol rerun filling the slot. Mason, the reported winner of the season, and an ocean lifeguard from Bachelor Nation spoilers shared a supportive message on Instagram.

1:01He sent prayers to Paul, whose big moment got cut short and urged everyone to stay positive amid the uncertainty. Their relationship status remains unclear after photos of them together, but reports say they split. As the back and forth continues with new allegations and a restraining order request, all eyes are on how Paul prioritizes her family moving forward.