Taylor Frankie Paul sends cheeky message with shirt following ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled after a 2023 video surfaced showing her attacking her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with a chair while their young daughter was nearby.
- ABC canceled the season immediately, with Paul's spokesperson stating she is focusing on her family's safety and addressing past abuse claims, while Mortensen denies her allegations and is concentrating on their son's well-being.
- Paul lost temporary custody of their 2-year-old son after Mortensen filed for an order of protection, and sources say Paul had feared the release of the damaging footage for years.
- The cancellation is reportedly costing ABC tens of millions of dollars, with insiders suggesting the loss could exceed $50 million and calling for accountability within the company.
- Five contestants from Paul's season are considering legal action against ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the production created an unsafe environment by allowing Paul to participate given her history.
