Taylor Frankie Paul Released a Bombshell Statement After ABC Canceled, The bachelorettethe same week it was set to premiere.
On Thursday, ABC network announced that the upcoming 22nd season of the dating show has been canceled due to allegations of domestic violence against the lead actor.
The shocking decision came after TMZ published footage of Taylor appearing to get physical with his former partner, Dakota Mortensen, in a domestic incident.
Just hours after ABC shut down The bachelorette, the 31-year-old American influencer broke her silence with a bombshell statement.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety of her family after years of quietly suffering extensive mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation,” Taylor’s spokesperson said. People magazine.
The rep went on to say, “Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and is taking steps to ensure she and her children are protected from further harm.”
“There are too many women suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives,” a spokesperson continued.
“Taylor remains silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all her options, seeking support and preparing to own and share her story,” the statement said.
For those unfamiliar, Taylor and Dakota started dating in 2022, and the couple also welcomed a son in 2024.
