Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence After Bachelorette Axed

Taylor Frankie Paul, 31, has reappeared on social media following the cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette. She posted via Instagram Stories on March 26, 2026, expressing gratitude for her followers' support amidst the ongoing scandal. ABC confirmed on March 19, 2026, that her season would not air due to resurfaced 2023 footage depicting her assaulting ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television noted their decision to not proceed with the season and their focus on supporting the family. Paul's representative stated she is prioritizing her family's safety and security, moving to protect herself and her children from further harm. She is exploring her options and preparing to share her story after experiencing alleged abuse.

Paul, who shares two children with ex-husband Tate Paul, also has a son, Ever, with Dakota Mortensen. Utah police opened a domestic violence investigation in February 2026 following an altercation between Paul and Mortensen. Mortensen has also issued a statement emphasizing his priority of Ever's well-being and his desire for co-parenting, while also filing a restraining order against Paul requesting sole custody of their son.