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ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul 'Bachelorette' season amid DV allegations

October 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul 'Bachelorette' season amid DV allegations
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ABC has indefinitely postponed production on Taylor Frankie Paul's planned season of 'The Bachelorette' following domestic violence allegations, according to ABC News. The network made the decision after new allegations surfaced involving the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star.

Paul, who gained fame through the MomTok influencer community and the Hulu reality series, was announced as the next Bachelorette lead in August 2026. The domestic violence allegations emerged in late September, prompting the network to halt pre-production work on her season.

ABC representatives declined to comment on whether Paul's season would be recast or cancelled entirely. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of reality television's vetting processes for cast members with legal entanglements.

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