Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Social Media Silence Following 'The Bachelorette' Cancellation

Mia GalanteFri, March 27, 2026 at 4:16 AM UTC

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Taylor Frankie Paul has returned to social media amid her season of The Bachelorettebeing canceled by ABC following domestic violence allegations.

Paul took to her Instagram stories on Thursday, March 26 to thank her fans for their support following the season cancellation.

"Thank you to every check in, call, and prayer sent," she wrote. "Your unconditional kindness and check in can be someone’s lifeline."

In the next story post she said, "Ending every night with gratitude even if it's just ONE glimmer."

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star was set to lead the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. However, ABC cancelled the season amid a video that resurfaced of Taylor physical assaulting her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

In a statement toUs Weekly, a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television said of the decision to cancel the season, “We have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time. Our focus is on supporting the family."

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Representatives for Paul released their own statement to the outlet and said, 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."

Paul and Mortensen began dating in 2022 and share a son Ever who was born in March 2024. Paul also has two children with her ex-husband Tate Paul: Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5.

Mortensen has now filed a restraining order against Paul and is requesting sole custody of their son.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

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