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ABC Cancels ‘Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations
ABC canceled The Bachelorette Season 22 after a 2023 video showed Taylor Frankie Paul involved in domestic violence; production on her other show is paused and sponsors have withdrawn support.
- ABC canceled the 2026 season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video showed her violently attacking her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, in the presence of their child.
- Taylor Frankie Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault related to the 2023 incident and was placed on probation until August 2026; other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal.
- The Utah Division of Children and Family Services is investigating ongoing domestic violence allegations between Paul and Mortensen, with both ordered to undergo psychological evaluations.
- ABC replaced the canceled season's premiere with a rerun of American Idol and is deciding on a permanent alternative, expressing a focus on supporting the family.
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