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Bachelorette Canceled Amid Domestic Violence Investigation

3/20/2026

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The Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul was canceled by ABC days before the March 22 premiere.
The cancellation followed the resurfacing of a 2023 video showing Paul in a violent altercation with her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.
Disney Entertainment said the focus is on supporting the family amid ongoing domestic violence investigations involving both parties.
Filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused due to the allegations.

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The Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul was canceled by ABC days before the March 22 premiere.
The cancellation followed the resurfacing of a 2023 video showing Paul in a violent altercation with her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.
Disney Entertainment said the focus is on supporting the family amid ongoing domestic violence investigations involving both parties.
Filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused due to the allegations.