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WHO:
Taylor Frankie Paul, 31, reality star
Dakota Mortensen, 33, Paul's ex-boyfriend
Mikayla Matthews, Paul's co-star on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
DeAnna Pappas, former Bachelorette
Taylor Frankie Paul, reality star
Dakota Mortensen, Paul's ex-boyfriend
ABC, television network
Draper City Police Department, Utah
Cinnabon, brand partner
DeAnna Pappas, former Bachelorette
Mikayla Matthews, Paul’s co-star
WHAT:
Paul stated on "Good Morning America" that the situation is “heavy” and compared the investigation to “the end of the world.”
Paul expressed that she has “had better days” during an appearance on "Live with Kelly and Mark."
A representative for Dakota Mortensen stated that his priority is protecting their son and maintaining a cooperative co-parenting relationship with Paul.
ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" due to domestic abuse allegations.
The season was set to premiere on March 22nd, 2026.
A disturbing video from 2023 showed Paul throwing chairs at Mortensen during a domestic violence incident.
Production on Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has paused.
Cinnabon ended its partnership with both "The Bachelorette" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
22 men were cast to compete for Paul’s affection on "The Bachelorette."
WHERE:
Draper City, Utah, where the domestic assault investigation is taking place.
WHEN:
The incident involving Paul and Mortensen was reported to authorities on February 24th and 25th, 2026.
Paul made a high-profile appearance at the 98th Annual Oscars on March 12th, 2026, just hours before the incident was reported.
The incident involving Paul and Mortensen occurred on February 24th and 25th, 2026.
The video of the incident was released on March 19th, 2026.
Paul was arrested in 2023 for domestic violence.
WHY:
The cancellation of "The Bachelorette" was confirmed by ABC, 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.”
The cancellation of "The Bachelorette" was due to the release of a video showing domestic violence and ongoing investigations into the allegations.
HOW:
The Draper City Police Department confirmed that allegations have been made in both directions regarding the incident between Paul and Mortensen.
Authorities confirmed an active domestic assault investigation involving both Paul and Mortensen.
Paul’s representative claimed the video "conveniently omits context" regarding the incident.
(UPDATED March 19, 2026 23:08 UTC)
In a developing story, reality star Taylor Frankie Paul has described her current situation as “heavy” during appearances on "Good Morning America" and "Live with Kelly and Mark," following an incident involving her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen that was reported to authorities on February 24th and 25th. A representative for Mortensen emphasized his commitment to protecting their son and fostering a cooperative co-parenting relationship, while the Draper City Police Department confirmed that allegations have been made in both directions regarding the incident. Additionally, ABC announced the cancellation of the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," citing the need to support the family in light of a newly surfaced video.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 21:10 UTC)
ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," which was set to premiere on March 22, due to domestic abuse allegations following the release of a disturbing video showing Paul throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The incident, which took place on February 24 and 25, is now under active investigation by the Draper City Police Department in Utah, and production on Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has also been paused. In light of these developments, Cinnabon has ended its partnership with both shows, while Paul's representative has stated that the video "conveniently omits context" regarding the situation.