Taylor Frankie Paul news
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The gist
Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed she got engaged on her canceled Bachelorette season. The reveal came in a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives clip, with her final pick resembling ex Dakota.
Background
Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette was canceled by ABC in March 2026, days before its premiere, amid renewed domestic violence allegations involving her and ex Dakota Mortensen. The allegations were investigated by Utah police, but the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file new charges in April due to insufficient evidence and statute of limitations issues. Paul has been open about her legal troubles, including a 2023 aggravated assault plea, and her return to reality TV has been supported by ABC and Disney.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2026ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette days before its scheduled premiere amid renewed domestic violence allegations involving her and ex Dakota Mortensen.
- Apr 30, 2026Paul and Mortensen were granted protective orders against each other after a judge deemed their relationship 'dysfunctional'.
- Jul 2026Paul declined custody proposals from her exes that would grant her only 40% custody, and she teased a return to 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' for Season 6.
- Sep 2, 2026Page Six confirmed Paul would return for Season 6 of 'SLOMW' with full support from ABC and Disney.
- Sep 3, 2026In a sneak peek shared on Hulu's 'Get Real' podcast, Paul revealed she got engaged on her canceled Bachelorette season, confirming the ending for the first time.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ABC and Disney have expressed full support for Paul's return to 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' according to an insider.
- Public
- Fans have been eager to learn the outcome of Paul's Bachelorette season, as the show was canceled before airing.
Still unverified
The identity of Paul's final pick on The Bachelorette is not confirmed; reports suggest he resembles Dakota Mortensen, but his name has not been disclosed.