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Bachelorette Star's Ex Demands Show Airing
22 Apr
Summary
- Contestant Conrad Ukropina wants the filmed Bachelorette season to be released.
- ABC shelved the season after a leaked video showed Taylor Frankie Paul attacking an ex.
- Other contestants are also expressing support for Taylor Frankie Paul and her season.
Conrad Ukropina, a contestant from Taylor Frankie Paul's unaired season of The Bachelorette, has voiced his desire for ABC to release the filmed episodes. He took to Instagram with a playful plea, captioned "RELEASE THE FILES! 🌹 #bachelorette," accompanied by photos from his time on the show.
ABC made the decision to cancel the season in March, just days before its scheduled debut, following the leak of a 2023 video depicting Paul assaulting her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen. Paul has since pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault, with the charge set to be reduced to a misdemeanor in August 2026 under specific conditions.
Paul's season was pulled after ABC stated their focus was on supporting the family involved. A domestic assault investigation was also confirmed by the Draper City Police Department regarding Paul and Mortensen. News emerged in April that Paul would not face charges in this dispute.
Other contestants from the season have also reacted to the cancellation. Clayton Johnson described the group of men as having "integrity, respect and heart," while Doug Mason sent prayers to Taylor, acknowledging her missed moment. Shane Parton also expressed prayers for Taylor and her family, emphasizing the importance of their well-being above the show's airing.
