Dakota Mortensen Tattoo Move Shocks Taylor Frankie Paul

Taylor Frankie Paul alleges Dakota Mortensen’s shocking tattoo and texts reveal deeper drama amid custody battle. The Dakota Mortensen Tattoo Move Shocks Taylor Frankie Paul first appeared on The Blast

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing legal battle with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen has taken another dramatic turn, with new claims surfacing in court filings that paint a troubling picture of their relationship. 

As tensions escalated ahead of her planned reality TV spotlight, Paul alleges Mortensen’s behavior became increasingly intense and unsettling. 

Now, with custody disputes, past incidents, and a shocking tattoo revelation in the mix, the situation between the former couple continues to unfold in a very public way.

Taylor Frankie Paul Claims Dakota Mortensen Became ‘Possessive’ Before Premiere

As tensions between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen continue to escalate, new details about their relationship have begun to emerge through court documents.

Recently, Paul alleged that Mortensen’s behavior changed as her season of “The Bachelorette” approached its planned premiere. 

In a filing submitted on April 7 and obtained by PEOPLE, the 31-year-old claimed he showed a “pattern of abusive conduct and coercive control” during their relationship.

According to the filing, Mortensen sent multiple messages expressing his feelings after filming had wrapped but before the show aired. 

Paul said he texted things like “I want you forever” and “I still love and want you,” while also asking her to “give me a chance,” on February 16 and 17. These alleged messages were included as screenshots in the filing.

Paul described this period as a turning point, claiming his actions became more intense as her public exposure grew.

Paul Shocked By Mortensen’s Tattoo Move

One of the most startling claims in Taylor Frankie Paul’s filing was that Mortensen allegedly got a tattoo in her honor. 

She said she was shown an image of his lips with her initials tattooed inside, which he later confirmed to her over text.

“Considering his increasingly possessive and erratic behavior, and considering the fact that we were not in a relationship, this was extremely alarming,” Paul wrote. 

The reality TV star further stated, “My initials are now permanently tattooed on the body of a man who has been abusive toward and possessive of me.”

An insider claimed the tattoo was done on February 14, shortly after Paul shared a Valentine’s Day promotional post for “The Bachelorette.” 

The following day, Mortensen allegedly showed the tattoo to cast members while cameras were rolling.

The filing included images of the tattoo, which reads “TFP,” though no exact date for the photos was specified.

Taylor Frankie Paul Accuses Mortensen Of Leaking Video

Paul also accused Dakota Mortensen of playing a role in the release of a video that ultimately derailed her reality TV opportunity. 

Just days before the show’s premiere, ABC canceled her season after footage surfaced showing a 2023 altercation between the pair.

In the filing, Paul claimed Mortensen “released” the video to TMZ in an effort to “humiliate” her. 

However, she also acknowledged uncertainty about how the footage was obtained, noting it was “presumably Dakota.”

Mortensen denied the allegation, telling PEOPLE at the time, “I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny.”

The resurfaced video aligned with a prior incident that led to Paul’s 2023 arrest, where she was accused of throwing metal chairs during an argument. 

One of the chairs reportedly struck her daughter during the altercation.

Paul Files For Protective Order Against Mortensen Amid Abuse Claims

Taylor Frankie Paul also filed a protective order against Mortensen, alleging a pattern of abuse and escalating conflict in their relationship. 

As reported by The Blast, Paul claimed Mortensen engaged in “a high number of instances of abuse and domestic violence (assault, harassment, and stalking)” and said his actions left her fearing for her safety.  

She also accused him of “slamming her head against the dashboard of his truck” during a February incident, which is now part of an ongoing investigation. 

In her filing, Paul said their breakup in early 2026 led to behavior that “scared me and made me fear for my safety,” while also claiming his earlier protective order was an attempt to “sabotage” her career.  

The request includes protection for both her and their young son, as the legal battle between the former couple continues in court.

Taylor Frankie Paul Loses Show Opportunity Amid Custody Battle With Dakota Mortensen

As the legal drama unfolded, Paul’s professional life was also impacted. Her season of “The Bachelorette,” scheduled to premiere in March, was canceled after the release of the 2023 video.

On the same day as her filing, Mortensen was granted custody of their two-year-old son, Ever, while Paul was given limited supervised visitation until a later hearing.

The fallout has extended into her reality TV career as well. Production on season five of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” was paused after several cast members reportedly refused to film with her amid the controversy.

With court proceedings ongoing and another hearing scheduled, both Paul and Mortensen remain entangled in a situation that continues to affect their personal lives and public careers.

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