Disney Halts Season Ahead of Premiere
Disney Entertainment Television announced Thursday that it has canceled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which was set to premiere Sunday on ABC.
The decision follows the release of a resurfaced video involving reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul, who had been expected to star as the new lead.
Video and Past Arrest Surface
According to reports, the video from 2023 shows Paul throwing barstools at her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, while their child was present. The footage aligns with a previously reported domestic violence arrest and indictment from that same year.
Paul and Mortensen both appeared on the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Statement Focuses on Family
In a statement, Disney said the decision was made “in light of the newly released video,” adding that its focus is on supporting the family involved.
It remains unclear if or when the season will be rescheduled or recast.
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