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WHO:
Dakota Mortensen, Paul’s ex-partner, asked police officers during a domestic violence incident, "Why can't it be me? Can I go?" instead of arresting Paul.
Miranda McWhorter, star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” was speculated by influencer Dana Bowling to be involved in the leak of the video.
Walt Disney Co.
ABC network
Taylor Frankie Paul, 31 years old, star of “The Bachelorette” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
Dakota Mortensen, Paul’s ex-partner
Dana Walden, Disney’s president and chief creative officer
Debra OConnell, chair of Disney Entertainment Television
Craig Erwich, Disney Television Group President
Rob Mills, Disney TV’s executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment
Miranda McWhorter, star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
Dana Bowling, influencer
WHAT:
Paul was arrested for the incident and, in August 2023, pleaded guilty in abeyance to an aggravated assault charge. Charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief and domestic violence in the presence of a child were dismissed.
The Draper City Police Department confirmed on March 16th, 2026, that they were investigating Paul for alleged domestic assault that occurred on February 24th and 25th, 2026.
Disney invested $70 million in the season of “The Bachelorette” featuring Taylor Frankie Paul.
ABC pulled the season of “The Bachelorette” three days before its premiere on March 27th, 2026.
A video surfaced showing Paul physically attacking Mortensen, which led to the cancellation.
Paul temporarily lost custody of her son, Ever, who turned 2 years old on March 20th, 2026.
Disney paid a license fee of about $5 million per episode for the season, which includes nine episodes.
The special programming after the Oscars attracted 5.5 million viewers.
Advertisers, including Cinnabon, have pulled back due to the controversy.
WHERE:
Draper City, Utah
ABC’s “Good Morning America”
Locations of billboards for the show around the country
WHEN:
The video of the altercation was recorded in 2023, and the police investigation into the incident was confirmed on March 16th, 2026.
The video of the altercation was released on March 20th, 2026.
The season of “The Bachelorette” was set to premiere on March 27th, 2026.
The first episode of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” debuted in September 2024.
The domestic violence incident between Mortensen and Paul occurred in February 2026.
Disney requested an investigation in February 2026.
WHY:
Allegations of domestic violence had been made in both directions between Paul and Mortensen, according to the Draper City Police Department.
Disney pulled the season due to the emergence of the violent video and ongoing domestic violence allegations.
Paul’s spokesperson stated she is prioritizing her family’s safety and security after suffering abuse.
HOW:
New footage from the night of Paul’s arrest shows Mortensen describing the incident, stating, "She's struggling," and mentioning that he thought his finger was broken due to an altercation with Paul.
The video was recorded by Dakota Mortensen on his cellphone.
Disney hired an outside law firm to investigate the differing accounts of the February incident.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 11:29 UTC)
In a recent development, the Draper City Police Department confirmed they are investigating Paul for alleged domestic assault related to an incident that occurred on February 24th and 25th, 2026. This follows a domestic violence incident where Dakota Mortensen, Paul's ex-partner, was recorded asking police, "Why can't it be me? Can I go?" instead of having Paul arrested, who had previously pleaded guilty in abeyance to an aggravated assault charge in August 2023. New footage from the night of Paul's arrest reveals Mortensen describing the situation and expressing concern, stating, "She's struggling," while also mentioning a possible injury he sustained during an altercation with Paul.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 05:42 UTC)
Disney has pulled the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," featuring Taylor Frankie Paul, just three days before its premiere on March 27, following the release of a video showing Paul physically attacking her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen. The company had invested $70 million in the season, paying around $5 million per episode, but the controversy has led to advertisers like Cinnabon pulling back their support. Amid ongoing domestic violence allegations, Paul has temporarily lost custody of her two-year-old son, Ever, as she focuses on ensuring her family's safety and security.