Bachelorette's New Season Cancelled Following Domestic Violence Allegations Against Star The new season of The Bachelorette has been cancelled following domestic violence allegations against this season’s star, ABC has confirmed. The network stated it “made the decision to not move forward with the new season” after video footage surfaced on Thursday showing Taylor Frankie Paul in an altercation with her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen, in 2023. Paul, a TikTok influencer and star of Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was arrested in connection with the incident and later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to court records. Paul’s spokesperson said she is focusing on her family’s safety and “preparing to own and share her story.” Mortensen, the father of Paul’s third child, expressed his commitment to his son’s well-being, stating he is “focusing on our son and his safety.” Mortensen’s attorney had filed a protective order request against Paul on Thursday, but the request was rejected due to incomplete documentation, per records from Salt Lake County District Court. The BBC has reached out to Paul for a response. The new season of The Bachelorette was set to premiere on Sunday, but ABC did not specify what programming would replace the show during its scheduled timeslot. Before the cancellation was announced, Paul appeared on Good Morning America to promote the series, where she addressed the allegations. “Honestly, it’s been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released,” she said. “It was supposed to be a really exciting time.” Paul also confirmed that production for the upcoming fifth season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused.#secret_lives_of_mormon_wives #taylor_franks_paul #the_bachelorette #dakota_mortensen #salt_lake_county_district_court
