Taylor Frankie Paul was at the Oscar Awards just a few days ago. Now shocking domestic violence allegations have come out against her. She was arrested several years ago for another domestic violence incident. Her co-stars on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives have reportedly turned their backs on her amid the shocking situation. Keep reading for the latest on the real-life drama.
Taylor Frankie Paul Facing New Domestic Violence Allegations
Taylor Frankie Paul made a name for herself on TikTok. She went viral after her marriage broke up over a swinging scandal. She moved on after the divorce with Dakota Mortensen. In 2023, she was arrested for domestic violence after an incident involving their child. She has two other children with her ex-husband.
During the 2023 incident, she was accused of hitting and choking Dakota Mortensen. She allegedly threw a chair that hit their son, Ever, in the head. She was charged with domestic violence, child abuse, and other charges. Taylor Frankie Paul was given probation after pleading guilty to aggravated assault.
She made an appearance at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, to promote the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. After finally breaking things off with Dakota Mortensen, she was named the lead for Season 22 of the ABC reality show. However, she slept with her ex the night before filming.
News broke after the Oscars that Taylor Frankie Paul was under investigation for domestic violence after an incident in February.
Bachelorette Star Allegedly Choked, Hit Ex
More information about the alleged incident has come out after the initial report. No charges have been filed but Utah authorities confirmed to PEOPLE magazine that there is an active domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
Sources claim that Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex were hanging out when they got into an argument about his love life. She allegedly grabbed his necklace and choked him. Taylor Frankie Paul also
She reportedly convinced him not to tell the cops. But they got into another fight the next day. A friend reportedly called the police, but no arrests have been made public.
SLOMW Cast Turns On Her After Shocking Incident
Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives came out on March 12, including the finale. The last episode showed Taylor Frankie Paul waking up in bed with Dakota Mortensen the day she left to film The Bachelorette.
Filming for Season 5 of the Hulu show is on pause after the latest incident between Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex. But that’s not the only reason. According to sources close to production, her MomTok co-stars have turned on her amid the allegations.
“The girls are very overwhelmed. They all banded together and they don’t want to come back right now. They were just getting tired of Taylor, honestly,” the insider claimed. The source didn’t reveal when – or if – filming will resume. Despite the allegations, ABC is going ahead with airing The Bachelorette. Taylor Frankie Paul’s season premieres on Sunday, March 22.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger