The Bachelorette's Canceled Season: Abuse Allegations & Legal Drama

On March 24, John Stewart kicked off his monologue on the Daily Show by hyping up the upcoming

season of the Bachelorette only to fake a phone call, breaking the news that it got canceled.

The star was Taylor Frankie Paul, known from the secret lives of Mormon wives, and her

season 22 was pulled just days before its march, 22nd premiere.

The plug got pulled after a video resurface from a 2023 altercation between Paul and

her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

Disney decided not to move forward, focusing instead on supporting her family, according

to their statement.

Stewart called it total madness, playing up the shock for laughs, while Paul has her own

history as a reality star with a strong Mormon fanbase.

She was set to be the first Bachelorette from outside the usual franchise.

Legal details show Paul pleading guilty in a bans to aggravated assault from that incident,

landing her on three years of probation ending in August.

Now, prosecutors are reviewing if new allegations affect that deal, and her show's fifth season

paused amid a police investigation.

Paul's team says she's grateful for the support as she deals with past abuse and protects

her kids.

Finally, speaking out after staying silent out of, fear.

The drama keeps unfolding as she explores her options.

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