Summary
Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok influencer and star of Hulu's "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," had her season of ABC's "The Bachelorette" canceled after a video of her allegedly assaulting her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen, surfaced. Paul and Mortensen's relationship has been marked by controversies, including past domestic violence allegations and a "soft swinging" scandal involving other couples.
Key Facts
- Taylor Frankie Paul is a TikTok influencer and part of Hulu's "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
- Her season of ABC's "The Bachelorette" was canceled following a leaked video related to a 2023 assault incident.
- Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, were investigated for domestic violence.
- The video was released shortly before the new season of "The Bachelorette" was supposed to begin.
- Paul became well-known after a "soft swinging" scandal involving her and other couples in her community.
- She is associated with #MomTok, a group of Mormon mothers creating online content.
- Paul was charged with several misdemeanors, including domestic violence, in February 2023.
- She and Mortensen have had a turbulent relationship, including breaking up and getting back together several times.
