During filming of her now-canceled season of The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul reportedly stormed off set after contestant Casey Hux questioned her about a 2023 domestic violence arrest, according to TMZ sources. The incident has resurfaced amid revelations about the scrapped show.
TMZ reports that while filming what was intended to be Season 22 of The Bachelorette, contestant Casey Hux raised Taylor Frankie Paul's 2023 assault case during a one-on-one date. An insider said Paul became very emotional and had a meltdown, ultimately leaving the set. Hux, who had not seen the video of the incident published by TMZ—which depicted Paul assaulting her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen—was seeking insight into what she had learned and how she had grown. This on-set drama occurred prior to ABC's decision last week to cancel the season hours after that video surfaced publicly. The network cited the footage in its statement, focusing on family support. Contestants subtly criticized the cancellation on social media with posts showing blank TV screens, while fans expressed disappointment in comments urging the show's return. Separately, Paul faces new abuse allegations from a February 2026 incident involving Mortensen, as previously reported.
