Taylor Frankie Paul thanks fans for supporting him after ABC canceled his season of The Bachelorette amid allegations of domestic violence.
“I will NEVER forget who I am with this moment,” commented Taylor, 31, of the content creator Ashley ClemonsA TikTok video defending a reality star from online “bullying” on Monday, March 23. “Thank you. Prayer is what pulls us through, prayer is the only reason I’m still standing.”
In his video, Clemons said he will “continue to pray for Taylor” and her “well-being” during this time.
“I will pray for healing, peace and health for Taylor and her children ❤️,” the TikToker wrote in the caption.
ABC announced on Thursday, March 19, that Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette was canceled during the release of the video demonstration Secret Lives of Mormon Wives physically abusive star ex Dakota Mortensen. The season was supposed to premiere on Sunday, March 18.
“Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to continue with the new season The Bachelorette at this time, and we are focused on supporting the family,” said a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television Us Weekly in the statement.
In the video, released by TMZ on Thursday, Taylor could be seen throwing a chair at Dakota, 33, with whom she shares son Ever, 2, during the incident in February 2023. Taylor – who also has daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband. Father Paul – was arrested at the time and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence with 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. The charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor if he keeps the terms of his agreement for three years.
Dakota was recently granted a temporary protective order against Taylor and was granted temporary custody of Ever following a separate domestic dispute in February, according to documents obtained by the Evers. Us.
In response to the release of the video, Taylor’s spokesperson said TMZ on Thursday, “It’s sad to see the latest in his relentless, heavy-handed, attention-seeking, hurtful campaign to hurt Taylor without regard for the consequences to their child. Releasing an old and specially edited video on their son’s birthday is a guilty attempt to disrupt his behavior.”
ABC has decided to cancel Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette due to her alleged involvement in a domestic violence scandal. “Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to move forward with a new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is […]
In another statement, Taylor’s representative responded to the cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette.
“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.
