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Bachelorette Canceled Amid Domestic Assault Investigation of Star

3/21/2026

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ABC canceled The Bachelorette weeks after cast members from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives warned executives about lead Taylor Frankie Paul, including a video showing her throwing metal barstools at her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
During a meeting, executives expressed concern but showed little interest in the details.
Mortensen has filed for a restraining order and custody of their child, while Paul is under investigation for domestic assault.

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ABC canceled The Bachelorette weeks after cast members from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives warned executives about lead Taylor Frankie Paul, including a video showing her throwing metal barstools at her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
During a meeting, executives expressed concern but showed little interest in the details.
Mortensen has filed for a restraining order and custody of their child, while Paul is under investigation for domestic assault.