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ABC has pulled Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s season of \u201cThe Bachelorette\u201d<\/a> just days before its Sunday premiere, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson confirmed to NBC News.
The move comes amid reports that the \u201cSecret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d star and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, are involved in an ongoing domestic violence investigation.
A new video published by TMZ <\/a>on Thursday showed Paul attacking Mortensen in front of her daughter in 2023, during an earlier incident.
\u201cIn light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of \u2018The Bachelorette\u2019 at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,\u201d Disney said in its statement.
A spokesperson for Paul said she is \u201cvery grateful for ABC\u2019s support as she prioritizes her family\u2019s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.\u201d
Paul \u201cis currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story,\u201d the rep added.
On Thursday, Mortensen, through his attorney, filed for a protective order against Paul. The filing was sent back because it was incomplete and an amended petition was requested, Salt Lake County District Court records show.
Paul popularized the online subculture known as \u201cMomTok,\u201d which resulted in the launch of Hulu\u2019s \u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d in 2024. The show, which follows a group of Utah-based Mormon moms who post videos on TikTok, has documented Paul and Mortensen\u2019s on-again, off-again relationship, as well as the \u201cMomTok\u201d group\u2019s falling out and rebuilding over the years.
Paul was tapped as the upcoming \u201cBachelorette\u201d last September, a shock that fans hoped would revive a dying franchise<\/a>. The MomToker has 6.1 million followers on TikTok and 2.3 million on Instagram.
Paul was charged <\/a>with assault, criminal mischief and domestic violence in the presence of a child in the 2023 incident. Court records indicate that she pleaded guilty in abeyance to an aggravated assault charge in August 2025, and the other four charges were dismissed with prejudice.
The arrest played out in the first episode of season one of \u201cMormon Wives.\u201d Ever, their son, was born about a year after that argument.
Three sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the pair is involved in an \u201congoing investigation\u201d<\/a> but declined to provide details on the record.
Paul spoke out on the more recent allegations<\/a> on \u201cGood Morning America\u201d<\/a> on Wednesday, <\/a>saying that it\u2019s \u201cbeen a heavy time to see the headlines.\u201d
\u201cBut I will say, I\u2019ve been here before, and I got through it, and, you know, shared my story, my light. So I\u2019m hoping that I can do that again,\u201d she said on \u201cGMA.\u201d
When reached by NBC News on Monday, the Draper Police Department in Utah declined to confirm the reports of a domestic dispute, saying its practice is \u201cnot to release details related to active investigations.\u201d
The West Jordan Police Department in Utah confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday that it received a domestic violence allegation via phone call involving Paul but declined to give details about the allegation or any potential charges. It also did not know the exact date or time of the reported incident.
A spokesperson for the department said detectives were working on establishing the facts of the case.
The department confirmed to People<\/a> reports of an open \u201cdomestic assault investigation\u201d regarding Paul and Mortensen, and that \u201callegations have been made in both directions.\u201d
Cinnabon was the first company to cut ties over the reported dispute.
\u201cCinnabon has made the decision to terminate its collaboration with The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,\u201d the company said in a statement Tuesday. \u201cRecent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values.\u201d
\u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d <\/a>paused filming of season five amid the reports, NBC News previously reported.
A source close to the matter said that Hulu mandated a weeklong break in filming after executives \u201cwitnessed\u201d discussions of domestic violence during filming. When new information came to light that week, cast members told production members they would not continue filming unless Hulu took action on the situation.
Paul \u201cneeds help,\u201d the source said, adding that the cast is hopeful production can pause long enough so she can get the care she needs.
That is where production stands, the source said. It is not clear when filming will resume. Season four premiered on Hulu on March 12.
Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
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