Taylor Frankie Paul has issued a blistering statement following ABC’s cancellation, The BacheloretteIt was to premiere the same week.
On Thursday, ABC Network announced that the dating show’s upcoming 22nd season has been canceled amid domestic violence allegations against its lead star.
The shocking decision came after TMZ published footage of Taylor getting physical with her former partner Dakota Mortensen at a domestic incident.
just hours after ABC closed The Bachelorette, The 31-year-old American influencer broke his silence with a bombshell statement.
Taylor’s spokesperson said, “Taylor is extremely grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety after years of quietly enduring extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation.” People magazine.
The rep further shared, “Taylor is finally finding the strength to confront her accuser and is taking steps to ensure that she and her children are safe from any further harm.”
The spokesperson added, “There are too many women who suffer in silence as they escape aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives.”
According to the statement, “Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public embarrassment. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to share her story.”
For those unaware, Taylor and Dakota started dating in 2022 and the pair also welcomed a son in 2024.
