Taylor's Bachelorette Drama: Love, Abuse & A Final Rose

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Taylor Frankie Paul's shot at becoming the next Bachelorette guy canceled after a leaked

video from 2023 showed her in a violent fight, with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

In the footage, she hit and kicked him and threw metal chairs, with one accidentally striking

their young daughter nearby.

Taylor ended up pleading guilty to aggravated assault, while other charges against her were

dropped.

Both Taylor and Dakota are now part of an ongoing domestic abuse investigation, adding

more layers to their rocky history.

Insiders say Taylor was desperate to leave that toxic relationship behind, especially

as she geared up for the show, surrounded by potential new, suitors.

The drama didn't stop the romance, though.

Sources close to production claim Taylor handed out her final rose to surfer and lifeguard

Doug Mason, and he might have even proposed with a ring, during filming.

Their connections seemed real, following the classic format of past seasons.

Doug recently shared a supportive message online, sending prayers to Taylor and hoping

her big moment isn't lost forever.

Fans are buzzing about whether he's the one, especially given Dakota's reported jealousy

over her spotlight.

As things stand, Taylor and Doug are still talking, but the future of their spark remains

up in the air amid all the fallout.