Taylor Frankie Paul faced a domestic violence arrest in 2023 while filming the now-canceled season of The Bachelorette.
Sources tell TMZ that contestant Casey Hux brought up the subject while on a date with Paul.
Afterwards, the source claimed, Paul became “very emotional” about the topic.
Another source claimed that the “Secrets of a Mormon Wife” star “had a full-blown meltdown” and “stormed off the set.”
Hux is said to have brought up Paul’s arrest to see if Paul “learned from the experience and how he grew from it.”
As of that date, Hux had not yet seen the viral video of the domestic violence incident that led to Paul’s arrest, the newspaper said.
Late last year, Paul filmed Season 22 of The Bachelorette, in which more than 20 men, including Hux, compete for her heart.
ABC chose Paul as its leading lady even though she was arrested in 2023 and charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child after a fight with ex Dakota Mortensen (all charges were later dropped).
The network ultimately canceled the season after TMZ released footage of Paul throwing a chair at Mortensen in front of his then-5-year-old daughter, Indi.
“In light of the newly released video that was just released today, we have made the decision not to move forward with a new season of The Bachelorette at this time, focusing on supporting our family,” the network said in a March 19 statement.
The show was scheduled to premiere in three days.
Sources told Page Six that the canceled “Bachelorette” season would cost ABC tens of millions of dollars.
“It could be $50 million (or more). Someone has to be fired for this. That’s ridiculous,” the insider said.
Meanwhile, TMZ reported on Saturday that five contestants from this season are considering suing ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Sources claimed that given Paul’s history, the contestants felt producers allowed them to be in close quarters with Paul, creating an unsafe working environment.
In a statement through his representative, Paul said he was “grateful for the ABC’s support” and that his priority was “the safety and security of my family.”
“She is now exploring all options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story,” the statement added.
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.
