Taylor Frankie Paul's neighbors share surprising reactions to video of her attacking ex... as The Bachelorette season is axed 0%
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3/20/2026, 4:57:37 PM
Topics: Utah, The Bachelorette
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Taylor Frankie Paul's neighbors have reacted to the cancelation of her upcoming season of The Bachelorette after a video of her fighting ex Dakota Mortensen in 2023 resurfaced.
In the video, Paul, 31, is seen attacking Mortensen, 33, and throwing a stool at him while her daughter Indy, now eight, watches on.
The recording was used as evidence in a 2023 case in which she ultimately pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.
'This is called physical abuse,' Mortensen, who was filming the domestic incident, said in the footage.
The young girl could be heard crying as the fighting continued, with Mortensen telling Paul that her daughter 'just got hit in the head by a metal chair.'
On Thursday, ABC pulled the plug on the highly anticipated season after the video went viral.
It was set to premiere on Sunday.
One of Paul's neighbors said that he was surprised by the news and said she seemed 'peaceful.'
'But you never know what happens inside the house,' Andrew Wollenburg, who lives in Draper, Utah, told ABC 4.
'It's surreal that I live so close to that,' Wollenburg added.
ABC canceled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, the show's 22nd, after video resurfaced of Taylor Frankie Paul fighting her ex Dakota Mortensen in 2023
Paul's neighbor Andrew Wollenburg said that she appeared 'peaceful' but that 'you never know what happens inside the house'
The video, published by TMZ, followed news Paul and Mortensen were involved in a fresh domestic assault investigation, with police saying 'allegations have been made in both directions.'
Mortensen has denied any wrongdoing.
Wollenburg said he was surprised by this and that it was rare to see police in their neighborhood.
'I never see cop cars,' he said.
'It's very quiet.'
Other neighbors, who remained anonymous for privacy reasons, told the outlet that Paul was a good person.
One neighbor said he had never seen any disturbances or heard any yelling from Paul's home.
Another local added that his kids hung out with the reality star's children.
In addition to Indy, Paul has a five–year–old daughter with her ex–husband Tate Paul.
She also has a two–year–old son with Mortensen named Ever.
Paul was arrested on February 17, 2023 at her home in Herriman, Utah, on misdemeanor charges.
She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault, and struck a deal to have the other charges dismissed.
Mortensen said that the video showed a 'deeply upsetting situation' and that he was focusing on his son and his safety, adding that he hoped Paul would do the same
Paul was arrested in February 2023 and initially charged with felony aggravated assault, reckless child abuse and domestic violence in the presence of a child
In response to the resurfaced footage, Paul's representative told the Daily Mail: 'It's sad to see the latest installment of his never–ending, desperate, attention–seeking, destructive campaign to harm Taylor without any regard for the consequences for their child.
'Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son's birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.'
Neighbors said the cancelation of The Bachelorette had not surprised them.
'I think all of the lead up that we heard and saw was happening between Taylor and Dakota, this was bound to happen,' Peter Makowski said, referring to the couple's appearances on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
'I think this is a lesson for everyone in toxic relationships,' Makowski said.
'Learn from this lesson, and let's all just be good to each other.'
Video first published by the Daily Mail in 2023 showed an emotional Paul telling police she went 'ballistic' on boyfriend Mortensen after cops responded to a domestic violence call
Mortensen, who was also interviewed, told officers that Paul had been struggling with personal issues and adding alcohol to the mix caused her to explode
Although the copyright is 2024, this mugshot has emerged showing the reality star after her arrest in February 2023
Mortensen described the claims made against him as 'baseless'.
In a statement, he told the Daily Mail: 'As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation.'
'I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same,' Mortensen added.
Police bodycam video obtained by the Daily Mail showed the aftermath of the altercation, with Paul appearing drunk and emotional as officers questioned her.
At one point, Paul said she was so scared she had 'peed' herself, the video showed.
Mortensen told police that he started to feel scared for his life because of the weight of the chairs and said one bounced off his shoulder and hit Indy in the head.
The cops did not appear to realize that Paul was a celebrity.
After Mortensen asked if her mugshot would be released, one officer said: 'It's not like she's going to make the news.'
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said prosecutors are investigating if the new assault accusations may have violated Paul's ongoing probation related to the 2023 case.
In a statement to People Magazine on Friday, Paul did not respond directly to the fresh assault investigation.
A spokesperson said: 'There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives.
Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming.
She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.'
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