‘The Bachelorette’ Still Airing As Planned Despite Domestic Violence Allegations Against Season’s Star Taylor Frankie Paul

Fans have questioned if “The Bachelorette” will air following domestic violence allegations against the season’s star Taylor Frankie Paul. The ‘The Bachelorette’ Still Airing As Planned Despite Domestic Violence Allegations Against Season’s Star Taylor Frankie Paul first appeared on The Blast

Taylor Frankie Paul is just days away from making her debut on the 22nd season of ABC’s long-running show, “The Bachelorette.” However, many fans have questioned if the reality series is still moving forward following recent domestic violence allegations against “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star.

The answer has arrived, and it appears that as the old Hollywood saying goes “The show must go on.”

‘The Bachelorette’ Airing As Planned Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations

According to TMZ, ABC has decided that the Sunday, March 22, premiere of “The Bachelorette,” starring Taylor Frankie Paul will still air as planned despite recent allegations of domestic violence against the “Mormon Wives” star.

Per the outlet, Paul is currently in New York City on a press run to promote the show, which is still slated to air the full season in its entirety.

Additionally, TMZ also shared details about “The Bachelorette” team being laser-focused on casting Paul for the show despite her drama-filled past and prior domestic violence arrest.

An inside source close to the show, told the outlet that “Bachelorette” producers wanted Paul badly for the show because they felt that due to the massive success of “Mormon Wives” and her immense social media following she could increase the show’s lagging ratings.

However, since they wanted her at all cost, the source said they admittedly “cut corners” during the vetting process. 

ABC has since hired a public relations crisis manager amid the news of Paul’s alleged domestic violence incident involving ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

Taylor Frankie Paul And Dakota Mortensen Ordered For Psych Evaluations Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

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Per TMZ, Mortensen has called the Utah Division of Child and Family Services multiple times alleging Paul has been physically abusive to their son, allegations that Paul vehemently denies. 

According to the outlet, in late February, the constantly feuding exes got into a verbal altercation while inside Mortensen’s car after Paul reportedly spilled a drink. Inside sources shared that Mortensen became “enraged” and “got physical” with Paul, however, he called the police and told them that she was the one who assaulted him. 

Following the incident, a source close to Paul told TMZ that Mortensen disappeared for weeks and ditched filming, which led to production being put on pause. However, sources with “Mormon Wives” said that filming stopped because cast members refused to film amid the domestic violence and child abuse allegations, despite production wanting to continue filming season 5. 

Additionally, due to Mortensen repeatedly calling DCFS on Paul, alleging abuse, both are now required to undergo psychological evaluations. 

When production on “Mormon Wives” resumes, it has not been decided what capacity, if any, Mortensen will be part of the show.

Domestic Violence Incident Between Paul And Mortensen Revealed For Shutting Down ‘Mormon Wives’ Filming

Shortly after reports surfaced that “Mormon Wives” season 5 had shut down production, new details emerged revealing it was due to a domestic violence incident between Paul and Mortensen.

According to PEOPLE,  the Draper City Police Department confirmed to the outlet that an open “domestic assault investigation” exists between Paul and Mortensen. Per the police department’s spokesperson, “allegations have been made in both directions” and “contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th.” 

An inside source connected to “Mormon Wives” confirmed the production pause. “They are not filming,” the source said. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”

Things are reportedly so serious that Paul’s fellow #MomTok members have all distanced themselves from her. “None of the women want to be associated with her,” the source told the outlet.

‘Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper Addressed Rumors That Cast ‘Jealousy’ Is Why They Won’t Film With Taylor Frankie Paul

As the news circulated about the allegations against Paul and her fellow MomTok members refusing to film with her as a result, online rumors began to spread about exactly why the cast is distancing themselves from her.

Per PEOPLE, on Instagram, “No Filter with Zack Peter” shared the allegations that the cast is “upset with Taylor” for “stealing the show” and also being “The Bachelorette.”

“It seemed like maybe it could have been a jealousy thing,” Peter said, which prompted a response from “Mormon Wives” cast member Jessi Draper. 

“It was never a jealousy thing lol,” she wrote in the caption.

Taylor Frankie Paul Previously Spoke On The Criticism Of Her ‘Bachelorette’ Casting

In a November 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Paul noted the mixed reaction from the show’s fans but said she was still up for the challenge.

“I feel like it’s very fair to see some things and be like, ‘Oh, not a fan,’ if you’re looking at just very few things. What I will say is maybe tune in to make sure you’re really getting a read on who and how I am,” she said. Because if [you’ve] not really seen anything [I’m in], then you maybe only know my news headlines, which maybe aren’t the prettiest ones.”

“I feel like if you were to ever watch me, hear my story, I think I come off a little bit differently than people would just assume,” Paul continued. “I think maybe just give me a shot and see, and then at the end, if you’re still like, ‘Nah,’ then that’s up to them. But until then, I would just maybe give me a shot at just seeing who I am, really. That would be my only ask.”

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