‘Bachelorette’ Taylor Frankie Paul Gets Violent With Ex In Leaked Video

Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation for domestic violence against her ex. She gained fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives before ABC named her the next Bachelorette. The season is supposed to start airing on March 22. However, a leaked video showing a shocking altercation with her ex could make the network rethink airing it. Keep reading for all the details and watch the disturbing video. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This content may be distressing for some readers who have experienced issues of domestic violence.

Taylor Frankie Paul Faces New Investigation After Previous Domestic Violence Arrest 

Taylor Frankie Paul was scheduled to appear on several talk shows this week to promote the upcoming Bachelorette season. But instead of talking about the dating show, she had to answer questions about a recent report about domestic violence allegations. The reality star is reportedly under investigation in Utah for abusing her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The police were called twice in two days after things got physical between the former couple. According to the local police, Taylor Frankie Paul allegedly hit and choked her ex, who is the father of one of her three children. 

‘Bachelorette’ Taylor Frankie Paul/Credit: YouTube

Sadly, it wasn’t the first time the police had to intervene between Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex. She was arrested in 2023 on charges of domestic violence and child abuse. The Bachelorette star pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and received probation. 

But if she’s charged in the new allegations, her probation could be revoked and she could go to jail. 

Leaked Video Shows Bachelorette Star’s Violent Attack On Ex

Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 arrest is common knowledge. However, the only footage released was the body cam footage of the arresting officer. That video shows a remorseful Taylor Frankie Paul in tears about what happened. The police report detailed a scary incident where Taylor Frankie Paul got violent with Dakota Mortensen. At one point, she threw a metal bar stool at him, accidentally striking one of her children, hence the child abuse charges. 

However, the police report doesn’t convey just how harrowing the altercation was. TMZ released a video that Dakota Mortensen filmed during the incident that shows the brutal attack. 

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Frankie Paul repeatedly attacked Dakota Mortensen during the 2023 incident in which she pled guilty to aggravated assault; video shows that one of her children was struck during the fight.

Trigger Warning. https://t.co/77CKYpLxvn pic.twitter.com/avr49EacY3

— TMZ (@TMZ) March 19, 2026

The video starts with Taylor Frankie Paul physically assaulting Dakota Mortensen. She made several advances toward him throughout the video. He managed to put some distance between them, at which point she threw several metal barstools across the room. At least one of the objects hit one of her children, who was sitting on the couch during the violent fight. 

The video paints a much different picture than Taylor Frankie Paul hinted at during her media tour. The shocking video may push ABC to officially cancel Season 22 of The Bachelorette. Share your reaction to the video and come back to TV Spoilers News for more on this developing story.