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Taylor frankie ball season Bachelorette ABC canceled three days before the already-filmed season was set to air, but the star is said to still receive her full salary.
TMZ reports that Paul, who also stars in the hit Hulu reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesyou will receive her six-figure payment Bachelorette Because she fulfilled her contract to film the entire season.
Outlets have speculated that Paul’s salary will be around $250,000, which is in line with previous Loud Bachelorettes. Paul has come off as a breakout star already from four seasons Mormon wivesas her salary on other Disney properties is supposed to go up every year, which will likely help her in negotiations for her season.
Hollywood Reporter The ABC has been contacted for comment on the report. like THR It was previously reported that ABC faces a loss of more than $30 million if the season never airs.
Bachelorette It was pulled after TMZ published video of the 2023 domestic violence incident that led to Paul’s prior arrest, which launched her reality TV career on Mormon wives. Disney executives knew of her 2023 guilty plea to the assault charge, as it was public record and featured heavily in that series; However, they saw the video when the rest of the audience did, and the disturbing footage (which also showed Paul’s 5-year-old daughter being hit with a chair) prompted the decision to cancel Season 22 of the series. Bachelorettewhich was scheduled to premiere on March 22.
The decision also comes as Ball is under investigation in relation to two other alleged incidents – one dating back to 2024 and the other from last month, after she completed filming her new film. the Bachelorette. Both incidents involved her ex-husband, Dakota Mortensen, with whom she has a two-year-old son, Ever.
Mormon wives Filming for its upcoming fifth season has been halted amid reports that police contacted Paul and Mortensen in February regarding the incident that occurred last month, which is being investigated by the Draper City, Utah, Police Department. Production company on Mormon wivesJeff Jenkins Productions, in conjunction with 3BMG and Walt Disney Television Alternative, has launched its own investigation separate from the still ongoing law enforcement investigation. The cast has been told that filming for Season 5 will remain on pause until the investigation into the production is completed. THR And I mentioned.
Paul said in a statement through her rep THR Amid the ongoing uncertainty, “Taylor is extremely 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 has finally gained the strength to confront her accuser and take the necessary steps to ensure she and her children are protected from further harm. There are too many women who suffer in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent for fear of further abuse.” retaliation and public shaming, she is currently exploring all her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story (.THR She also reached out to her rep about the salary report.)
Bachelorette He risked casting the already controversial Paul in hopes of bringing the franchise back to life after a stalled season and low ratings. However, by the start of the season, the gamble was paying off – news of her casting was met with fan excitement and a preview of the season that aired after the Oscars attracted over 5 million viewers. But amid the latest scandal, many are wondering about the future Bachelorette – or even the entire Warner Horizon series – will look like this if the series can weather the current storm.
