After a hiatus, Bachelorette was finally set to return to television for season 22. The famed reality TV series managed to turn heads when it was announced that Taylor Frankie Paul was chosen as the Bachelorette. However, now, both the show and the reality show star are making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

After an old video showing domestic violence involving Frankie Paul leaked, the popular show is now at risk of being permanently canceled.

Bachelorette has been cancelled indefinitely amid the controversy surrounding a leaked video of a domestic violence incident showing Taylor Frankie Paul throwing chairs at her ex, Dakota Mortensen. The show was set to premiere on March 22, 2026. As per Page Six, ABC made the decision to support the family during this time, and instead of The Bachelorette, the network will air a repeat episode of American Idol.

As for the leaked video, Frankie Paul’s spokesperson told TMZ that it lacks context and called it Mortensen’s “attention-seeking campaign.” In the video, one of the chairs thrown by the reality TV star was seen hitting Paul’s 8-year-old daughter, Indy. Frankie Paul and Mortensen, who share a son, Ever, were also reportedly involved in another domestic violence incident in February 2023.

This is not the only show that was cancelled. After the recent incident, Frankie Paul’s Hulu show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, also stopped production on Season 5. Her recent scheduled appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was also cancelled, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

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However, amid this crisis, Frankie Paul had opened up about this tough situation during the press events for The Bachelorette.

During a press event for The Bachelorette, the reality TV star opened up about the emotional distress caused by the ongoing investigation. Despite the strain, she has continued working on her projects. However, she expressed disappointment over the timing of the incident.

“I feel like every premiere that I’ve experienced, I’ve never enjoyed fully, so this is another one… it’s extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today,” she said.

She has been candid about the controversy. As for the Bachelorette’s cancellation, she has agreed with the network’s decision. As her spokesperson described, Frankie Paul is prioritizing her family’s safety and is finally ready to confront her accuser. Amidst all this, the show's future remains uncertain until an official update is confirmed.

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