Taylor Frankie Paul shows little sign of concern after a video surfaced appearing to show her assaulting her baby daddy, instead sending a tongue-in-cheek message with her outfit following the cancellation of her “Bachelorette” season, which was scrapped before it ever aired.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” reality TV star was spotted in Salt Lake City over the weekend wearing a blue sweatshirt with the phrase “can’t wait to sleep with you” printed across the back.
Taylor Frankie Paul sends cheeky message with shirt following ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation https://t.co/szJzfzjvcT pic.twitter.com/NERQk1fkSf
— Page Six (@PageSix) March 22, 2026
ABC’s sudden cancellation comes after a 2023 video surfaced appearing to show a violent altercation involving Paul and her baby daddy and former partner Dakota Mortensen. Paul’s young daughter from her first marriage can be seen nearby in the footage, and reports have claimed the child was struck during the incident. The video quickly spread online and prompted swift action from the network.
A spokesperson for Paul said she is now focused on protecting her family and moving forward, pointing to what she describes as a history of abuse. Mortensen has denied those claims and said his focus remains on their child.
The dispute has since escalated into an ongoing legal fight. Mortensen sought a protective order, and multiple reports indicate Paul has temporarily lost custody of their young son as the case plays out.
The impact is now spreading beyond her personal life. Industry estimates suggest the canceled season could cost tens of millions, raising questions about how the situation was handled behind the scenes.
There are also signs of additional fallout. Several contestants from the canceled season are reportedly weighing legal action, claiming they never should have been put in that situation to begin with.
For now, Paul appears unfazed in public. But the consequences of what happened behind the scenes are still unfolding.
