"The Bachelorette" Cancels Taylor Frankie Paul's Season Over Domestic Violence Allegations

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Posted 7 hours ago

Note: This article contains mention of domestic violence.

On Thursday, March 19, Disney Entertainment Television confirmed that Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette will not be moving forward.

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"In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television shared in a statement.

The news followed a leaked video from 2023, which appears to show Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, in the middle of a physical altercation.

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The decision follows Taylor's interview on Good Morning America on Wednesday, in which she shared her perspective on the domestic violence allegations which resulted in the pause in production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which Taylor also stars in.

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"It’s hard to see past this — I’m not going to lie — in this moment, it’s just so heavy," Taylor said. "When your life is broadcasted out there in these headlines, it’s like the end of the world, that’s what it feels like — I’m not going to lie. I will say I’ve been here before and I got through it and I’ve shared my story and my light, and I’m hoping I can do that again."

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Taylor's season of The Bachelorette was scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 22.

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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.

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