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Bachelorette's Season Canceled After Violent Video Surfaces
20 Mar
Summary
- Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season was canceled days before premiere.
- A violent video of Paul surfaced, reigniting a domestic violence investigation.
- Contestants felt betrayed by the abrupt cancellation after filming wrapped.
Taylor Frankie Paul's season of 'The Bachelorette' has been abruptly canceled by Disney Entertainment Television. The decision, announced on March 19, 2026, came just days before the show's scheduled March 22 premiere. This cancellation followed the emergence of a video from 2023 depicting Paul in a physical altercation.
The video shows Paul throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, in front of her child. This footage reignited an ongoing domestic violence investigation in Utah concerning the pair, who are known figures in the #MomTok community.
Filming for Paul's season had concluded months prior. The cancellation left contestants feeling "betrayed" after their sacrifices for the opportunity. Production on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' another show Paul stars in, has also been paused.
Paul described the timing as "hard" and "a big deal" in an interview, noting her personal struggles. Despite the emotional toll, she attended a related event, stating the importance of showing up for her work.
