Taylor Frankie Paul's 'The Bachelorette' season canceled amid domestic violence allegations
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Key Points:
- ABC has indefinitely postponed the premiere of The Bachelorette following the release of a 2023 video showing a violent altercation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, amid an ongoing domestic violence investigation involving the former couple.
- Taylor Paul has publicly addressed the situation, stating she has endured years of abuse and is taking steps to protect herself and her children, while Mortensen has sought a protective order and temporary custody of their 2-year-old son.
- The controversy has led to a production halt on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5, a show featuring the couple's relationship, and caused brand partner Cinnabon to end collaborations with both series.
- Despite initial plans to air the season, ABC reversed course after the video surfaced
