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Bachelorette Season Canceled After Star's Violent Video Surfaces
19 Mar
Summary
- New Bachelorette season canceled due to a surfaced video.
- Star Taylor Frankie Paul is under domestic violence investigation.
- Video shows Paul throwing objects and yelling at ex-boyfriend.
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" due to a recently surfaced video. The decision was announced on Thursday after footage emerged showing the newest star, Taylor Frankie Paul, involved in a public altercation.
The video, which has not been independently verified by CNN, depicts Paul throwing objects and yelling at her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. This incident comes to light amid a separate, ongoing domestic violence investigation concerning Paul in Utah, confirmed by the Draper Police Department.
A spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television stated, "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." Season 22 of the show had been scheduled to begin airing this Sunday.
Representatives for Taylor Frankie Paul, who also stars in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," have suggested the video "conveniently omits context." CNN is seeking further comment from Paul and Mortensen.
