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ABC cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette

Overview

ABC cancelled the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’ starring Taylor Frankie Paul shortly before its scheduled March 2026 premiere. The network’s decision followed the release of video footage from 2023 depicting a domestic violence incident involving Paul and her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. A spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television stated the network chose not to move forward to focus on supporting the family.

Paul, who has since completed probation for the 2023 case, stated she is prioritizing her family’s safety after years of abuse. While appearing on the Hulu series ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’, Paul revealed she has remained single and celibate, noting that participant Doug Mason had proposed to her during the unreleased filming process. She also admitted to having a relationship with Mortensen after filming had concluded, while she was still engaged to Mason.

Doug Mason has since provided further detail regarding the engagement. Speaking on the ‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ podcast, Mason discussed the “mental exhaustion” of the relationship and expressed feeling like a “replacement” for Mortensen, noting that Paul ended their engagement to reconnect with Mortensen. Mason also mentioned interactions with Paul’s ex-husband, Tate Paul, who reportedly warned him about the complexities of a relationship with her.

Paul has responded to Mason’s comments, stating their relationship has evolved and they have become closer since their split. She described Mason as a “good soul” and noted their “instant chemistry.” While the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges regarding the 2023 incident, the dispute and subsequent custody battles remain central to the public discourse.

Entities

Taylor Frankie Paul · Dakota Mortensen · ABC · Doug Mason · Tate Paul

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Doug Mason discusses relationship with Taylor Frankie Paul

    Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Doug Mason discusses his relationship with Taylor Frankie Paul and his interactions with her ex-husband following her engagement split.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Doug Mason addresses past engagement to Taylor Frankie Paul

    Doug Mason has announced he has moved on from his engagement to Taylor Frankie Paul following the cancellation of their season of ‘The Bachelorette’.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Taylor Frankie Paul discusses life after ‘The Bachelorette’ postponement

    Taylor Frankie Paul revealed she has remained single and celibate since ABC postponed her season of ‘The Bachelorette’ following a controversial video involving her ex-partner.

  4. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season cancelled by ABC

    ABC cancelled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ following the release of footage from a 2023 domestic violence incident. Paul has since teased further drama regarding her unrecorded season.

Sources

bustle.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cheatsheet.com · cosmopolitan.com · cubed3.com · deadline.com · decider.com · elle.com.au · eonline.com · realitytea.com · thewrap.com · tvshowsace.com · usmagazine.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history