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Taylor Paul ousted after video; Whitney Levitt lands Broadway role

4/25/2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal

Taylor Frankie Paul was removed from The Bachelorette after a February 2023 domestic-violence video leaked.
TMZ released footage of Paul fighting Dakota Mortensen with their eldest child present, records that include a 911 call and Paul’s arrest.
Mortensen faces cheating accusations and a custody battle, while Paul secured a protective order for their children.
Whitney Levitt remains on Dancing with the Stars and landed a role in the Broadway musical Chicago.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Cleared

ABC postponed any decision on airing the filmed Season 22 of The Bachelor, which had been set for March 22 2026 but was pulled on March 19 2026, citing Taylor Frankie Paul’s personal recovery.
Salt Lake County District Attorney announced on April 14 2026 that no new charges will be filed against Paul.
Paul has withdrawn from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, deactivated TikTok and Instagram, and is managing PTSD diagnosed in 2024.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal

Taylor Frankie Paul was removed from The Bachelorette after a February 2023 domestic-violence video leaked.
TMZ released footage of Paul fighting Dakota Mortensen with their eldest child present, records that include a 911 call and Paul’s arrest.
Mortensen faces cheating accusations and a custody battle, while Paul secured a protective order for their children.
Whitney Levitt remains on Dancing with the Stars and landed a role in the Broadway musical Chicago.

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