The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled after 2023 video surfaces, ABC says

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ABC has canceled the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' starring Taylor Frankie Paul.
The cancellation comes days before the season's premiere due to a newly released 2023 video.
The video reportedly shows an altercation between Paul and her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen.
Paul was previously arrested and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to the incident.
A spokesperson for Paul stated she is focused on her family's safety and will share her story.
Paul, an influencer from Utah, was an unusual casting choice for 'The Bachelorette' as she had not previously appeared on the franchise.
Paul also stars on the Hulu reality show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' both owned by Disney.
Filming for 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 5 was paused due to an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Mortensen.

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