{"id":229083,"date":"2026-03-17T21:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/the-bachelorette-loses-major-advertiser-over-taylor-frankie-paul-allegations\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:36:32","slug":"the-bachelorette-loses-major-advertiser-over-taylor-frankie-paul-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/the-bachelorette-loses-major-advertiser-over-taylor-frankie-paul-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Bachelorette&#8217; Loses Major Advertiser Over Taylor Frankie Paul Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For ABC, the timing couldn\u2019t be worse.<\/p>\n<p>Less than one week before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/09\/taylor-frankie-paul-meet-the-new-celebrity-bachelorette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s debut as <em>The Bachelorette<\/em><\/a>, the reality TV vet \u2014 who got her start on Hulu\u2019s <em>The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> \u2014 is at the center of a growing scandal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/taylor-frankie-paul-dakota-mortensen-fight-slomw-stops-filming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen are being investigated<\/a> for domestic abuse, and the situation is so serious that <em>Secret Lives<\/em> producers decided to shut down production.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Paul attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. \" class=\"wp-image-550827 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2266717597-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taylor Paul attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Mike Coppola\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, ABC might be at the start of a mass exodus of advertisers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/03\/17\/cinnabon-cuts-ads-on-bachelorette-and-mormon-wives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TMZ<\/a> is now reporting that Cinnabon has ended its promotional partnership with <em>The Bachelorette<\/em> in response to Taylor\u2019s legal issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values,\u201d the brand said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>ABC is reluctant to pull the plug on this season, having already invested tens of millions in production and promotion.<\/p>\n<p>But if advertisers continue to bail, they might be left with no choice. And on top of all of this, there\u2019s a chance that Taylor could wind up facing criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p>And in that event, it would be a really bad look for ABC to continue plastering her likeness everywhere as they promote her season of <em>The Bachelorette<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-922x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul attends SiriusXM's Radio Andy Presentation: Town Hall with the cast of &quot;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&quot; at SiriusXM Studios on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. \" class=\"wp-image-550828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-922x1024.jpg 922w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-768x853.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-1843x2048.jpg 1843w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-864x960.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-972x1080.jpg 972w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-1080x1200.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-922x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul attends SiriusXM's Radio Andy Presentation: Town Hall with the cast of &quot;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&quot; at SiriusXM Studios on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. \" class=\"wp-image-550828 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-922x1024.jpg 922w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-768x853.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-1843x2048.jpg 1843w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-864x960.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-972x1080.jpg 972w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-1080x1200.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2214126214-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taylor Frankie Paul attends SiriusXM\u2019s Radio Andy Presentation: Town Hall with the cast of \u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d at SiriusXM Studios on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth\/Getty Images for SiriusXM)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains open, with allegations reportedly made by both parties following incidents that unfolded in late February.<\/p>\n<p>These days, those closest to Paul are not hiding their concern.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re all worried for Taylor\u2019s well-being,\u201d one source told <em><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/taylor-frankie-paul-circle-worried-for-well-being-exclusive-11928263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a><\/em>, adding that they hope she \u201cgets the help she needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The same report claims that Paul has continued to stay in frequent contact with Mortensen \u2014 including late-night calls that sometimes occur between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>While the nature of those conversations is unclear, the situation has raised eyebrows among those who know her best.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Paul\u2019s relationship with Mortensen has drawn serious attention.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul attends Hulu's Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. \" class=\"wp-image-550829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul attends Hulu's Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. \" class=\"wp-image-550829 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2211531775-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taylor Frankie Paul attends Hulu\u2019s Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Monica Schipper\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2023, she was arrested following a separate alleged domestic violence incident involving him. <\/p>\n<p>At the time, she faced multiple misdemeanor charges, including assault, after an altercation in which a chair was allegedly thrown and struck her daughter.<\/p>\n<p>She later entered a plea agreement tied to an aggravated assault charge, with other charges dismissed.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with a new investigation underway, those past events are once again part of the broader conversation surrounding her current situation.<\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the men who competed for Taylor\u2019s heart this season are not thrilled with the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re extremely disappointed. They felt betrayed when they found this out because they all went into this to genuinely get to know Taylor,\u201d a source tells <em>People<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/the-bachelorette-loses-major-advertiser-over-taylor-frankie-paul-allegations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes For ABC, the timing couldn\u2019t be worse. Less than one week before Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s debut as The Bachelorette, the reality TV vet \u2014 who got her start on Hulu\u2019s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives \u2014 is at the center of a growing scandal. Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":229084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-229083","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}