Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette'-Ending Incident Has Everyone Discussing DARVO. Here's What It Means.

Lots of people on social media are using this phrase when talking about the situation. Here's what it reveals.

The hotly anticipated season of “The Bachelorette” starring Taylor Frankie Paul as the eligible bachelorette won’t air, ABC announced Thursday. The decision comes after footage obtained by TMZ appears to show Paul hitting her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, and throwing a metal chair at him during an incident in 2023.

Paul originally made a name for herself as one of the stars of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which has given viewers a peek into Paul and Mortensen’s oft-tumultuous relationship.

According to People magazine, there is currently an open “domestic assault investigation” into Paul and Mortensen after a February incident, but specifics are unknown. “Allegations have been made in both directions,” Us Weekly reported. This comes after Paul was arrested on assault and domestic violence charges in 2023.

In a statement to People magazine about the leaked video and ABC’s decision to pull “The Bachelorette,” a spokesperson for Paul said, “Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”

“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,” the statement continued.