"In the video, which was recorded by Mortensen, Paul appeared to take multiple swings at Mortensen while he attempts to hold her back with his other arm. At one point, Mortensen said, This is called physical abuse. He then adds, This is the only thing you know how to do, while Paul's arm was wrapped around his neck."
"As Mortensen attempted to retreat, Paul picked up a stool and threw it at him. As she picked up a second stool, Mortensen pointed out the fact that her daughter was in the room. Seconds later, she threw a third stool."
"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, and our focus is on supporting the family."
Taylor Frankie Paul, star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, was involved in a domestic violence incident with partner Dakota Mortensen that was recorded and released by TMZ. The video shows Paul repeatedly hitting Mortensen, kicking him, and throwing multiple stools at him while her daughter was present in the room. Mortensen documented the incident and verbally identified it as physical abuse. Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault from the 2023 incident. Following the video's release, ABC's Disney Entertainment Television cancelled the Paul-led season of The Bachelorette, stating they would not move forward at that time and would focus on supporting the family. Additionally, filming for the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was paused after both Mortensen and Paul accused each other of domestic violence.
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