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ABC said it will not move forward with the new season of “The Bachelorette” after a video surfaced showing Taylor Frankie Paul allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend in 2023.
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ABC announced on March 19, just days before its scheduled Sunday premiere and despite filming being complete for Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision to cancel follows the surfacing of an alleged video from early 2023 in which a child is reportedly present while Paul throws chairs at her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen during what authorities describe as domestic violence incidents involving striking, kicking, and choking behaviors that have been widely circulated on social media platforms including TikTok.
Key Points
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1ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' just days before its scheduled premiere.
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2This decision follows the surfacing and leak of video footage from a domestic incident in early 2023 involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
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3In the leaked videos, reports state that Paul appears to throw chairs at Mortonson while their child is nearby during an altercation.
Developments
[Mar 19]
'The Bachelorette' Taylor Frankie Paul's season canceled (Fox32chicago)