Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence on ‘The Bachelorette’ Cancelation
Taylor Frankie Paul is telling her side of the story after ABC decided to cancel the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.
As a quick recap, ABC decided to cancel Season 22 of the beloved reality show after TMZ released a 2023 video showing Paul throwing a chair at her ex-husband, Dakota Mortensen, while her child was nearby.
The reality star had previously been arrested for alleged domestic assault after the incident, with PEOPLE reporting that she also faced child abuse charges.
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Taylor subsequently told Alex Cooper that the charges “were all dropped.”
An Investigation Remains Open
According to the Draper City Police Department, however, there is an open domestic assault investigation regarding Taylor and Mortensen, and “allegations have been made in both directions.”
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“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,” a Disney spokesperson said.
Paul’s Response
One day after ABC announced its decision, a Paul spokesperson released a statement on the situation.
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“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm,” they said.
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“There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
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