Rachel Lindsay Says Bachelor Franchise Over Amid Taylor Bachelorette Scandal
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay expressed doubt that the Bachelor franchise can recover from the domestic violence controversy involving new lead Taylor Frankie Paul, calling the brand "tainted" and suggesting it may be "over."
- ABC decided to pull The Bachelorette season 22 after a 2023 video surfaced showing Paul in a domestic dispute with her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, prompting the network to halt production and focus on supporting the family.
- The controversy follows an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Mortensen, with production on season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives also paused amid the related incident.
- Lindsay highlighted prior backlash to Paul's casting and noted that trust in the franchise has been severely damaged, questioning how the brand can move forward
