Taylor Frankie Paul has a heated flirting session with one of the contestants on “The Bachelorette” in a video that has resurfaced from the canceled season.
In a November 2025 TikTok video, Paul and contestant Shane Parton, who is rumored to be her runner-up, were caught on kissing cam at a Las Vegas Raiders game.
After sharing a rather passionate kiss, the pair smiled and waved to the audience.
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According to TMZ, several photos from their date have also resurfaced, showing the two playing on the field and hanging out with cheerleaders.
The footage of Paul’s date was released a day after ABC canceled the Season 22 premiere of The Bachelorette, in which 22 men compete for her heart.
The department made the decision after a video of a 2023 domestic violence incident involving Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen was leaked.
Disturbing footage shows Paul throwing multiple chairs at Mortensen. One of the chairs is believed to have hit Paul’s daughter Indy, who was five years old at the time.
Days before the video was released, news broke about a domestic violence investigation into an incident between Paul and Mortensen in February.
As for how Paul feels about the cancellation, her rep told Page Six: “Taylor is prioritizing the safety and security of her family and is very grateful for ABC’s support.”
“After enduring years of extensive emotional and physical abuse and threats of retribution in silence, Taylor has finally found the strength to confront her accusers and is taking steps to ensure she and her children are protected from further harm.”
Since the season was canceled, several contestants have spoken out, including Doug Mason, who was rumored to be the winner.
“Given what has happened so far, I just send prayers to Taylor because it was her moment and her moment was thwarted. All we can do right now is hope,” she said on her Instagram Story on Friday.
“Let’s just stay positive and show support for those in need,” Mason concluded.
Filming on Season 5 of “The Mormon Wife” was also halted due to a domestic violence investigation.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
