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For ABC, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Less than one week before Taylor Frankie Paul’s debut as The Bachelorette, the reality TV vet — who got her start on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — is at the center of a growing scandal.
Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen are being investigated for domestic abuse, and the situation is so serious that Secret Lives producers decided to shut down production.
Now, ABC might be at the start of a mass exodus of advertisers. TMZ is now reporting that Cinnabon has ended its promotional partnership with The Bachelorette in response to Taylor’s legal issues.
“Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values,” the brand said in a statement.
ABC is reluctant to pull the plug on this season, having already invested tens of millions in production and promotion.
But if advertisers continue to bail, they might be left with no choice. And on top of all of this, there’s a chance that Taylor could wind up facing criminal charges.
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 The Bachelorette.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains open, with allegations reportedly made by both parties following incidents that unfolded in late February.
These days, those closest to Paul are not hiding their concern.
“We’re all worried for Taylor’s well-being,” one source told People, adding that they hope she “gets the help she needs.”
The same report claims that Paul has continued to stay in frequent contact with Mortensen — including late-night calls that sometimes occur between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
While the nature of those conversations is unclear, the situation has raised eyebrows among those who know her best.
This is not the first time Paul’s relationship with Mortensen has drawn serious attention.
In 2023, she was arrested following a separate alleged domestic violence incident involving him.
At the time, she faced multiple misdemeanor charges, including assault, after an altercation in which a chair was allegedly thrown and struck her daughter.
She later entered a plea agreement tied to an aggravated assault charge, with other charges dismissed.
Now, with a new investigation underway, those past events are once again part of the broader conversation surrounding her current situation.
Not surprisingly, the men who competed for Taylor’s heart this season are not thrilled with the situation.
“They’re extremely disappointed. They felt betrayed when they found this out because they all went into this to genuinely get to know Taylor,” a source tells People.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
‘The Bachelorette’ Loses Major Advertiser Over Taylor Frankie Paul Allegations was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Some family drama is petty.
But sometimes, it’s life-altering for the innocents caught in the middle.
The family is still grieving after Anna Cardwell’s passing.
Her daughters haven’t seen each other in over a year. Who’s fault is that?
This rift has innocents caught in the middle
On Monday, March 16, Mama June and multiple other relatives put Michael Cardwell and his wife, London Smith, on blast.
In 2023, Anna Cardwell died at the age of 29. She left behind two young daughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee. The girls are half-sisters, with different fathers.
Kylee went to live with her father. Kaitlyn, however, went to live with June — meaning a separation from her sister. June and Michael had a whole custody battle about it.
Both Kaitlyn and Anna had considered Michael to be Kaitlyn’s father. The courts, however, don’t see it that way.
Earlier this month, Kaitlyn — who is now 13 — told Entertainment Tonight that is has been over a year since she saw her younger sister.
Following the interview, June reinforced her existing support for Kaitlyn.
She took to TikTok to explain that Kaitlyn is expressing “her own thoughts” and “her own feelings.”
(In other words, refuting any assumptions that Kaitlyn is just playing along with a family narrative, for reality TV drama or whatever.)
According to June, she has repeatedly set aside differences with Michael, even when he and London moved to Alabama after they married in 2024.
“I’m not obligated to any-f–king-body but these children, which is Kylee and Kaitlyn,” June asserted. “They’re my blood!”
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On Monday, March 16, Lauryn Shannon expanded upon the topic in a lengthy Facebook post.
She alleged that she and the rest of her family have “tried everything” to contact Kylee, having been unable to see her in almost two years.
She alleged that they have been “pushed out” by the couple, despite promises to the contrary.
“Every time they come to [Georgia] they expect Kaitlyn to be able to visit with them but never Kylee to visit with us,” Lauryn accused. “It’s on their terms and conditions.”
“ANNA DIDN’T ASK FOR THIS!!” Lauryn went on to write. “SHE WANTED THE GIRLS TOGETHER ALWAYS!!!”
Alana Thompson also participated in the conversation, urging her fellow adults to “put their differences aside and stop letting personal feelings get in the way of family.”
She affirmed: “We all know how much Anna loved her girls and how important family was to her. Anyone who really knew her knows she would never want them kept apart because adults can’t get over their problems.”
Alana emphasized: “The girls deserve to have each other, and they deserve to grow up knowing their family without all this extra drama.”
She then reasoned: “At the end of the day this isn’t about who’s right or wrong, it’s about doing what’s best for the kids. And honestly, that should come before pride, before feelings, and before anything else.”
This is not the first time that Alana has seemed to be the most reasonable and mature member of the family.
Who really cut off communications?
Meanwhile, Michael’s mother, Tonya, has claimed that Kaitlyn and Kylee’s visits only ended in September 2024 due to Mama June allegedly no longer responding to her.
Obviously, this is a very different story than what June and her family are saying.
London, also, claimed that the family has stopped trying to contact them — saying that Michael only stopped messaging Kaitlyn after June stopped replying to his messages.
This sounds like an absolute mess.
We don’t know who’s right, except that it’s clear that at least some of these folks are wrong. We all wish that Kylee and Kaitlyn could spend more time together. They are sisters, after all.
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Reality star Jesse James is no stranger to toxic relationships.
Of course, usually he’s the toxic one in said relationship, but it sounds like he might have finally met his match.
James is currently married to adult film star and gun rights activist Bonnie Rotten, who was arrested earlier this week on domestic violence charges.
According to TMZ, Rotten — whose real name is Alaina James — was arrested for a “warrantless/on-view” offense, meaning authorities witnessed the alleged incident or had probable cause at the scene.
Her bond was set at $3000, and it seems that Jesse was more than happy to come and bail her out. He even boasted about it on Instagram.
“The devil doesn’t always come with horns—sometimes it shows up exactly how you like it,” James captioned a photo of Rotten.
Now, that doesn’t sound like a great compliment — in fact, it sounds like the sort of thing some would say in order to warn you that the devil can assume forms that are pleasing to the human eye.
But we don’t think Jesse meant it that way.
He seems to be saying that Bonnie is demonic, and that’s a good thing.
Given his history as an adulterous Nazi, we don’t expect James to take a traditional view of good and bad behavior.
But even, so “yep, she’s a devil!” probably isn’t the kind of reassurance his fans were looking for following Bonnie’s arrest.
Bonnie has since issued her own statement on the matter, and while she doesn’t deny any wrongdoing, she says that she and Jesse are determined to work things out.
“This was an unfortunate situation. Jesse picked me up from jail,” she wrote on her social media pages.
“We love each other and want to make it work. We had a quiet family night at home and are seeking help in areas we need and will have no further comment at this time.”
Rotten is James’ fifth wife, and their relationship has been tumultuous from the start.
She filed for divorce just a few months after they tied the knot back in 2022, alleging that James had cheated on her.
She later withdrew her petitiuon, only to refile a few weeks later, claiming that James had slapped and punched her.
Jesse, meanwhile, accused his wife of “trying to break his finger and poking a hole in his neck with her fingernails.”
The couple welcomed their first –and, thus far — and only child together, a son named Bishop, back in 2023.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of sports today.
Rex Culpepper — the former Syracuse University quarterback whose parents competed on the reality show Survivor — has passed away.
He was just 28 years old.
Culpepper proposed to girlfriend just weeks before death
News of Culpepper’s death comes courtesy of an announcement from the Syracuse football program.
“Rex lived his life with endless passion, having overcome cancer at the age of 20 while playing for the Orange. Appearing in 30 games, Rex played football as fierce as he lived life,” the team said in a statement (per People).
“Our hearts are with the Culpepper family & all those who loved him.”
Culpepper passed away just weeks after he proposed to longtime girlfriend Savanna Morgan.
“No one expects to meet the love of your life and lose them in only 6 short years after meeting,” Morgan wrote on Instagram this week.
“Rex didnt always believe in soulmates but towards the end he told me that he didnt realize what having a soulmate felt like until we felt like extensions of each other,” she continued, adding:
“And one thing about us is that we lived every single day like it was our last.
“We did every little thing that we set our minds to, between learning new skills and hobbies, and traveling to new places, there was never any free time with us and not a moment spent apart. I dont regret a single day in our 6 years.”
Rex Culpepper’s loved ones confirm surprising cause of death
Culpepper battled testicular cancer in 2018, and heshocked his treatment team by still starting under center for SU the following season.
The feat earned him the school’s Jim DaRin Courage Award.
Rex’s death, however, had nothing to do with his previous health issues.
Culpepper’s family has confirmed that he was killed in a dirt bike accident in Florida.
The Culpeppers are well known in the world of football, as Rex’s dad, Brad, was a defensive tackle who played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chicago Bears.
He later appeared on Survivor: Blood vs Water and Survivor: Game Changers.
Rex’s mother, Monica Culpepper, also competed on Survivor: Blood vs. Water, and she later appeard on Survivor: One World.
Our thoughts go out to Rex Culpepper’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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