As a former Bachelor contestant, I can tell you that ABC thoroughly vets every part of your personal history. Given that Frankie Taylor Paul already had a public profile, it’s hard to believe they didn’t know exactly who she was going in to this season.
🚨 ABC has canceled “The Bachelorette” and the fallout is HUGE.
The move follows the explosive video TMZ released of Taylor Frankie Paul attacking Dakota and throwing a barstool that ricochets and hits her child.
ABC has pulled "The Bachelorette" following domestic violence allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul.
“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,” the statement from a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson reads.
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(BACHELORETTE UPDATE): After the release of today’s DV video from 2023 of Taylor Frankie Paul, this isn’t 100% confirmed, but I’m hearing now there’s a strong possibility ABC is going to scrap the Bachelorette season and not air it. This video getting out has changed things.
Explosive video showing Taylor Frankie Paul, who is set to be ABC's newest "Bachelorette" after starring on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," attacking Dakota Mortensen
Men, if you are dating a woman like this, RUN.