ABC canceled a season of “The Bachelorette” amid Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic violence controversy, and now a video of the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star making out with one of the contestants has resurfaced online.
Making out video
Just one day after ABC canceled Season 22 of The Bachelorette , a TikTok video from November 2025 has resurfaced showing Paul kisser sean pattonShe was rumored to be the runner-up on the show, featured in a kiss scene at a Las Vegas Raiders game. After the kiss ended, they smiled and waved to the crowd. Additionally, photos from the date reportedly show them on the field and spending time with the cheerleaders. TMZ.
Why was this season canceled?
After a 2023 video of a domestic violence incident between Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen leaked online, ABC decided to cancel Season 22 of The Bachelorette, which featured 22 men vying for Paul’s heart.
The video was too damaging for ABC to ignore, and the network called for the season to be canceled entirely.
In the video, Paul throws a chair at Mortensen while his daughter is present. The video comes just days after news broke of an independent investigation into a domestic abuse incident involving Paul and Mortensen in February.
How does Taylor feel about the cancellation?
It is reported Page sixPaul’s rep addressed the cancellation in a statement, saying: “Taylor is grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety of her family.”
The statement continued: “After years of silently enduring widespread emotional and physical abuse and threats of retaliation, Taylor now has the strength to confront her accusers and take steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”
The impact extends beyond canceled shows. Filming on Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused as the domestic violence investigation continues, People reports.
