ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season amid domestic violence allegations
September 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

ABC has shelved production on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" following allegations of domestic violence, according to ABC News. The network made the decision after reviewing the charges, which stem from an incident involving Paul and her partner.
Paul, who gained fame through the reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and the MomTok controversy, had been announced as the lead for the upcoming season. ABC has not announced whether the season will be recast or postponed indefinitely.
The allegations involve charges filed earlier this year. Paul has not publicly responded to ABC's decision to halt production.
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