LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 (UPI/Gephardt Daily) — Disney Entertainment Television announced Thursday that it has ended the current season of The Bachelorette. Season 22 was scheduled to begin airing Sunday on ABC.
“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time,” the statement credited to a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson read. “Our focus is on supporting the family.”
Paul’s spokesperson responded to news of the cancellation in a statement released late Thursday.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse, as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm,” the statement said.
“There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
According to PEOPLE.com, the Draper Police Department confirmed there was an ongoing “domestic assault investigation” involving Paul, star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, and that allegations had been made “in both directions.”
PEOPLE, citing sources, reported last week that Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which streams on Hulu, halted production over what were described as “some pretty serious stuff.”
Taylor Frankie Paul arrives on the red carpet for the 58th CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Photo: John Angelillo
