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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing legal issues—including a viral 2023 arrest video and new domestic violence investigations with ex Dakota Mortensen—are reverberating beyond The Bachelorette, as production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 has been halted and cast members fear filming with her, with executives reportedly considering scrapping the show or removing Paul while others move on to new projects.
Utah authorities confirm an open third domestic-violence investigation into reality star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen, stemming from a 2024 incident. Investigators are reviewing multiple videos and have spoken to Paul’s attorney as they seek details and timelines. Mortensen has sought a protective order resulting in temporary custody of their son Ever, with a hearing planned in April. The case has also affected public projects, as ABC canceled Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette following past incidents, while new footage from 2023 has resurfaced as authorities continue the probe.
West Jordan police have opened a third investigation involving reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, after Mortensen provided 2024 video; detectives are reviewing materials and no charges have been filed as the probe continues. The case adds to earlier investigations in Herriman and Draper that affected filming and the show, with a protective-order hearing for Mortensen’s request expected next month.
TMZ released a 2023 video of influencer Taylor Frankie Paul fighting with ex Dakota Mortensen; Herriman police say they did not supply the original clip and don’t know how TMZ obtained it. The source of the leak remains unclear. TMZ later published another 2023 video, this one a police body cam, which Herriman PD says it provided via a GRAMA/public-records request. The footage has intensified Utah’s media scrutiny and affected Paul’s TV projects, while prosecutors review related investigations.
Taylor Frankie Paul is facing a third domestic-violence investigation by her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with Utah authorities reviewing multiple videos from a 2024 incident; details remain scarce. The case follows earlier episodes, including TMZ footage of Paul allegedly throwing barstools at Mortensen with their child nearby, for which she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and remains on probation. The allegations have disrupted her TV projects, leading Disney to unschedule The Bachelorette premiere and pausing production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Utah police are probing a third domestic-violence allegation involving reality stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen; investigators say they are interviewing involved parties and reviewing 2024 footage, with no charges yet. The case follows prior incidents highlighted on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and comes as ABC pulled Taylor Paul’s season of The Bachelorette and filming for Mormon Wives reportedly paused amid ongoing investigations.
Utah authorities are investigating a third domestic-violence allegation involving reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, tied to a 2024 incident. West Jordan and Draper police departments are involved, with the Salt Lake County District Attorney reviewing materials for potential charges. Paul previously pleaded guilty in abeyance to a 2023 aggravated assault; the case has affected TV projects, with Hulu pausing filming of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and ABC delaying related programming. Paul has said she will share her truth as investigators continue to gather evidence.
Taylor Frankie Paul told People it was a “heavy time” as ABC announced it would not move forward with The Bachelorette in light of a domestic assault investigation involving Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, plus a resurfaced 2023 fight video. Production on related projects, including Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was paused while the network focuses on supporting the family, with a representative for Paul criticizing the release as a selectively edited portrayal.
On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart jokes that the only joy in Trump-era chaos is looking forward to The Bachelorette, referencing the Taylor Frankie Paul/Dakota Mortensen controversy that led ABC to pull Season 22’s premiere and pause related production amid a domestic-violence investigation.
Taylor Frankie Paul says the leaked 2023 footage of her domestic-violence arrest has traumatized her children, with daughter Indy (8) reliving the night and son Ever’s second birthday overshadowed by the leak. She accuses ex Dakota Mortensen of releasing the video; Mortensen denies it. The scandal contributed to the cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette, and Paul pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault with three years’ probation. A protective order against Paul remains in place as investigators look into new domestic-violence allegations and production on Secrets Lives of Mormon Wives is paused.
A new police bodycam video from the 2023 incident shows Dakota Mortensen begging officers to arrest him rather than Taylor Frankie Paul, claiming Paul was severely intoxicated and describing the night's events, including alleged aggression and a thrown chair. The officer notes Paul was the primary aggressor in the situation. The clip adds to the saga surrounding Paul’s arrest and her fallout from The Bachelorette, and Mortensen’s plea underscores the volatile dynamic between the two.
ABC canceled The Bachelorette Season 22 amid resurfaced footage of Taylor Frankie Paul attacking her ex with a barstool. Contestant Doug Mason posted a heartfelt message to Paul, which she responded to with empathy. Paul’s case led to three years of probation (with other charges dropped) and a temporary restraining order for her ex, while ABC cited the video in halting the season, potentially costing up to $28 million in production. Paul’s rep says she’s prioritizing family and safety and has faced abuse in the past.
ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after a 2023 video showing her attacking her ex with a chair in view of her daughter; despite the fallout, Paul was photographed in Salt Lake City wearing a blue NodPod sweatshirt that reads “Can’t Wait To Sleep With You,” signaling she’s keeping a light mood as the legal and financial fallout continues (custody issues for her children; ex denies allegations; networks face potential lawsuits and big costs).
Taylor Frankie Paul was photographed in Salt Lake City wearing a blue Nodpod sweatshirt reading 'Can’t Wait To Sleep With You' and a pink tee after ABC canceled her Bachelorette season over a 2023 incident involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen, who denies the allegations. The cancellation is expected to cost ABC tens of millions, and several contestants are considering legal action, while Paul’s team says she’s prioritizing her family’s safety amid ongoing disputes.
Taylor Frankie Paul was photographed looking downcast in Draper, Utah after a court granted temporary custody of her 2-year-old son Ever to ex Dakota Mortensen amid a domestic violence investigation; Paul won’t be able to see Ever until a court hearing on April 7. Separately, ABC canceled Season 22 of The Bachelorette after leaked footage of a 2023 domestic incident involving Paul and Mortensen. Paul’s reps describe the footage as selectively edited, while Mortensen has pushed back on the claims. Paul also shares daughter Indy and son Ocean with ex-husband Tate Paul.