00:00It's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette
00:05being released, and it's supposed to be a really exciting time. I'm a person that will
00:11always speak my truth, and that's what I'm known for, and so when the time is right,
00:16I will be."
00:17Taylor Franke-Paul is speaking out for the first time on national television, following
00:22headlines surrounding an alleged domestic dispute with her ex, Dakota Mortenson. During
00:27an appearance on Good Morning America, the reality star described the situation as overwhelming,
00:31saying the public attention has made an already difficult moment feel even heavier. She acknowledged
00:36that seeing her personal life play out in the news has been challenging, adding that she's
00:40working to stay present while navigating the scrutiny. The interview comes after authorities
00:45in Draper, Utah confirmed there is an active investigation involving Paul and Mortenson.
00:50Officials say both parties were contacted in connection to the incident. The timing is especially
00:54complicated for Paul as she prepares for the premiere of her season of The Bachelorette,
00:59set to debut March 22nd. Instead of focusing solely on the milestone, Paul says the controversy
01:05has cast a shadow over what should be a celebratory moment in her career. Despite that, she emphasized
01:10that her priority remains her family, particularly her children, while she continues to balance filming,
01:16press obligations, and life at home. Paul also reflected on why she chose to join The Bachelorette,
01:21explaining that as a mother of three, dating hasn't been easy. She saw the show as a chance to step
01:27away
01:27from familiar patterns and pursue a new chapter, while still staying connected to her kids.
01:33Earlier this week, Paul told People the situation has been emotionally difficult, but she made the
01:38decision to continue showing up for professional commitments, even as she works through the personal
01:42challenges behind the scenes. Meanwhile, the situation is already having an impact behind the scenes.
01:48She says, production on her Hulu series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has been paused as the
01:53investigation continues.
01:55Reports say it's paused. Is that true?
02:01Honestly, I don't call the shots with production, so as of now, I have gotten word that it also has
02:08been
02:08paused, but I do not call those shots. However, her season of The Bachelorette is still set to move forward
02:14as planned, with no changes to its release schedule or promotional rollout. As the investigation remains
02:20ongoing, Paul says she will speak more in the future. For now, she's continuing to navigate both
02:25the personal and professional fallout in the public eye.
