The future of one of ABC’s most popular TV shows is up in the air after the network decided to cancel it Taylor Frankie Paulthe season of The Bachelorette amid allegations of domestic violence.
The source only tells Us Weekly that the network currently has no plans to bring in another Bachelorette to replace Taylor, 31. The insider added that before Taylor’s season was canceled, ABC was looking at potential contestants for Taylor’s next season. Bachelorbut there is no news about the future of that game.
ABC announced its decision to cancel Taylor’s season The Bachelorette on Thursday, March 19 – days before the season premiere.
“Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to continue with the new season The Bacheloretteat this time, and we are focused on supporting the family,” said a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television Us in the statement.
Hours earlier, TMZ released photos showing Taylor punching and throwing multiple chairs at her ex Dakota Mortensen — with whom she shares son Ever, 2 — at the time of the incident in February 2023. (Taylor also shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Father Paul.)
Taylor was arrested following the incident and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse and criminal mischief. Us confirmed that Taylor pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August 2023 as part of a plea deal to drop other charges. If he keeps the terms of the agreement for three years, the charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor.
“It’s heartbreaking to see the latest episode in his relentless, desperate, attention-seeking, and hurtful campaign to hurt Taylor without regard for the consequences to their child,” Taylor’s spokesperson told TMZ in a statement Thursday. “Releasing an old and specially edited video on their son’s birthday is a criminal attempt to disrupt his behavior.”
Taylor Frankie Paul on ‘The Bachelorette.’
Disney/Bahareh RitterDakota, 33, was later granted a temporary protective order against Taylor and granted temporary custody of their son, according to documents obtained by the. Us.
In a separate statement Thursday, Taylor’s rep responded to ABC’s decision to cancel her season The Bachelorette.
Taylor Frankie Paul was honest about his relationship with Dakota Mortensen while filming The Bachelorette. “There were several discussions [about Taylor’s status with Dakota]and the writing was on the wall,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, referring to Taylor and her Bachelorette contestants. Taylor, […]
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety and security of her family,” the statement read. “After years of silent mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally finding the strength to confront the accuser and take steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”
The statement continued, “Too many women suffer in silence as they survive violent, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor is silent for fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
