The drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul only gets stronger! A new report says ABC and Disney recently met with Paul’s now scrapped men.Bachelor» season to discuss next steps and future opportunities.
Taylor Frankie Paul has been at the center of controversy since early March 2026 after allegations surfaced that she was involved in another domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
ABC reportedly met with the men from Taylor Frankie Paul’s canceled ‘Bachelorette’ season and told them the contracts were still in place
Paul’s next season of “The Bachelorette” was scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 22. Although it was removed amid the ongoing drama, ABC reportedly told the cast that their contracts would remain in place for at least another year.
“All the men were in communication with Warner Bros. except for the winner,” a source told PEOPLE. “The lawyers told them that all their contracts would be in effect for one year. »
The insider explained that the men were told they would still be eligible to participate in other opportunities, such as “Bachelor in Paradise” and other spinoff series, as soon as they became available.
ABC Drops Upcoming Season of Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘The Bachelorette’ After Mortensen Drama
Although it is unclear when the competitors’ contractual obligations begin and end, it is clear that there will be no upcoming season.
Earlier this week, it was announced that ABC had decided to cancel Paul’s season after a horrific video of her appearing to assault her ex-boyfriend was shared online.
“In light of the new video that was just released today, we have made the decision not to move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our goal is to support the family,” the statement read, according to The Blast.
Shocking video shows Taylor Frankie Paul appearing to throw heavy metal chairs at Mortensen during explosive argument
In the video, according to The Blast, Paul, who rose to fame on TikTok and later as the star of Hulu’s “The Secret Life of Mormon Wives,” appears to punch Mortensen, pull her hair and hold his arms around her neck.
“It’s called physical violence. That’s all you do,” Mortesen can be heard saying in the video. “That’s the only thing you know how to do is hurt me. You think that’s OK? That’s not OK. Holy shit.”
Elsewhere in the clip, Paul is seen throwing heavy metal chairs at Mortensen, one of which allegedly hit his underage daughter in the head.
The now-viral video stems from an incident in 2023 that subsequently led to Paul being charged with one count of aggravated assault and two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
Paul breaks silence after ABC cuts previously filmed season of ‘The Bachelorette’
Paul’s rep released a statement on his behalf following the cancellation of his season of “The Bachelorette.”
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety and security of her family. After years of silently suffering numerous mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor finally has the strength to face her accuser and take steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from further harm,” the spokesperson said.
“There are too many women suffering in silence as they survive aggressive and jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support and preparing to own and share her story,” they continued.
Reaction to Paul’s canceled season of the ABC reality show
Former “Bachelor” star Rachel Lindsay also weighed in on the drama, saying she thinks the beloved ABC franchise has been ruined.
“I think it’s over,” she said. “I was trying to think of a scenario where things could be different, because it’s not just, ‘Oh, we blamed it all on one person. This person did this.’ This is the system that allowed this to happen.
According to Lindsay, who was the show’s first black lead in its 13th season, Paul’s alleged actions “tainted” the show. “How can you go beyond that? You can’t.”