The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives almost had a crossover moment — and it went exactly as chaotically as you’d expect. Former Mormon Wives cast member Taylor Frankie Paul was scheduled to premiere as the latest in a long line of Bachelorettes before her other past role — that of an abuser — came back into focus, leaving ABC with little choice but to cancel the entire season.
On March 19, just three days before The Bachelorette was set to premiere, TMZ released a video showing Paul attacking her former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in an incident that resulted in her daughter being struck by a chair. These shows are not exactly known for being drama-free, but even reality TV has its limits — and abuse is apparently where ABC decided to draw the line.
