‘Bachelorette’ Producers Blindsided By Taylor Frankie Paul Violence Allegations Category Icon

Bachelorette producers were caught off-guard by domestic violence allegations involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Sources say ABC producers “cut corners” during vetting because they desperately wanted Paul, believing she would attract wider audiences. TMZ reports both Paul and Dakota Mortensen were ordered to undergo psychological evaluations amid conflicting abuse claims. Paul’s reps say Mortensen contacted Utah authorities alleging child abuse, which she denies. They claim Mortensen attacked Paul three weeks ago during a car argument. His team tells a different story, saying Paul choked him and scratched his neck, prompting police calls. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives filming has been suspended after cast members refused working with Paul. The Bachelorette debuts Sunday as scheduled despite the controversy surrounding Paul’s casting.