Trending Now - ABC Cancels Taylor Frankie Paul's 'bachelorette' Season

WHO:

Taylor Frankie Paul, Doug Mason, Dakota Mortensen, Brandon Perce, Malik Evans, Johnnie LaRossa, Matthew Carroll

ABC, TMZ, Hulu, #MomTok

WHAT:

ABC has halted plans to air Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette."

Doug Mason expressed sympathy for Paul, stating, “I’m just sending out prayers to Taylor, because that was her moment and her moment was blocked.”

Paul was arrested for aggravated assault, with charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse, and criminal mischief dismissed.

The premiere of "The Bachelorette" was scheduled for March 22nd, 2026.

Production on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 paused due to a new domestic violence investigation.

WHERE:

The incident involving Paul and Mortensen occurred in an unspecified location.

WHEN:

The domestic incident was discussed in Season 1 of "Mormon Wives," which was filmed shortly after the pilot.

The TMZ leak occurred on March 16th, 2026, just days before the scheduled premiere of "The Bachelorette."

WHY:

The decision to pull "The Bachelorette" was influenced by the leaked footage of Paul throwing metal stools at Mortensen while a child was present.

Paul’s spokesperson stated she is gaining strength to face her accuser and protect her children from further harm.

HOW:

Paul responded to the situation through a spokesperson, who provided a statement regarding her experiences of abuse and the need for protection.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 19:19 UTC)

ABC has decided to halt plans to air Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette," which was set to premiere on March 22, 2026, following a leaked video that showed her in a violent incident. Doug Mason expressed sympathy for Paul, saying he was sending prayers her way, as she faced serious allegations including aggravated assault and domestic violence, although some charges were dismissed. Meanwhile, production on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 has also paused due to a new domestic violence investigation, as Paul’s spokesperson indicated she is working to gain strength to protect her children.