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Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul opened up to People at an NYC press event for “The Bachelorette” on Tuesday about her ongoing domestic assault investigation.
“Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time,” Paul said. “Just the timing is hard, and it’s a big deal. I feel like every premiere that I’ve experienced, I’ve never enjoyed fully, so this is another one… it’s extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today.”
She continued, “It’s just heavy. It’s a heavy time, and it’s unfortunate. I’m struggling for sure, but also at the same time, I feel like if I don’t show up, then I’m just giving these opportunities away and not enjoying what we’ve worked on and something super exciting that’s coming. I just feel like it was the right thing to do… show up even though it’s hard.”
On March 16, a source told Variety that the Draper City Police Department in Utah is investigating domestic assault allegations from Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, after a recent incident. Filming for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 5 was paused because of the investigation. The source added that the break should not impact the release timeline for the new season.
Paul has led the cast of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” since its debut in 2024. She also stars in Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” which premieres on ABC on March 22. The investigation will not impact the release schedule or the press tour for “The Bachelorette.”
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