TL;DR
- Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season canceled due to scandal.
- Video shows her attacking ex-boyfriend.
- She faces multiple domestic violence allegations.
- Paul claims to be a victim of abuse.
- The reality star is exploring her options.
Oh honey, it seems like the drama of reality TV has spilled over into real life once again, and this time it’s a hot mess involving Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The Mormon influencer’s latest scandal has led to the cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette, and let’s just say, the fallout is juicy.
For those not in the know, Taylor is a 31-year-old TikTok sensation, best known for her role in the reality show that follows the lives of eight Mormon moms in Utah. She’s the self-proclaimed queen of #MomTok, a group of Utah-based moms who took TikTok by storm in 2020. But it seems her reality fame has come with a side of controversy — and not the fun kind.
So, what exactly happened? Well, Taylor was set to star in the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which had already been filmed and was scheduled to premiere on March 22. But then, the drama hit critical mass when a video surfaced showing her physically attacking her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. In the footage, Taylor can be seen kicking him and throwing wooden barstools around while her daughter is just a few feet away. Yikes!
ABC, the network behind The Bachelorette, decided to pull the plug on the season after the video was released, stating, “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.” Talk about a dramatic twist!
But this isn’t Taylor’s first run-in with the law. She has a history of domestic violence allegations, with multiple incidents reported. In fact, filming for the next season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was halted due to another investigation into domestic violence claims involving her and Mortensen. According to the Draper City police, allegations have been made in both directions, which just adds to the drama.
In a statement following the cancellation of The Bachelorette, Taylor’s spokesperson said, “Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.” Sounds like she’s ready to fight back!
And while Taylor is trying to keep her head above water amidst the chaos, she’s also making it clear that she’s not going down without a fight. “It’s been really difficult and heavy, given, you know, all the headlines and what’s going on,” she said. “I am handling it like any normal human would, like struggling but trying to show up at the same time.”
So, what’s next for Taylor? She’s exploring her options and seeking support, but one thing’s for sure: this reality star’s life is anything but boring. As the drama unfolds, we’ll be watching closely. Stay tuned, because if there’s one thing we know about reality TV, it’s that the drama never truly ends.