Bachelorette Show Cancelled After New Abuse Video

Disney Entertainment decided to stop airing the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a fresh clip showed Taylor Frankie Paul hitting her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, in front of their daughter. The video surfaced on Thursday and sparked fresh scrutiny of a case that has already involved police investigations, court filings, and a criminal charge. Paul first gained fame on TikTok under the “MomTok” nickname, which led to a Hulu series called “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. ” The show chronicled her on‑and‑off relationship with Mortensen and the fallout of their family drama. The new clip revealed an incident from 2023 that was already part of the public record. Paul faced assault, criminal mischief and domestic violence in front of a child; she later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and had the other charges dismissed. The case was shown in the first episode of the Hulu series, which began airing a year after their son was born.Because of the new footage and reports that an investigation is still ongoing, Disney’s spokesperson said they would not proceed with the “Bachelorette” season and were focusing on supporting Paul’s family. The decision also caused several sponsors to pull out, including Cinnabon, which stated the partnership no longer matched its values. Hulu paused production of the fifth season after hearing about domestic violence discussions on set, and cast members said they would not continue filming until the situation was addressed. Police departments in Utah declined to confirm details, citing active investigation protocols. A source close to the matter noted that Paul “needs help, ” and production hopes a pause will give her time for support. The future of the show remains uncertain, though season four premiered on Hulu in March.