Draper, UT – Frankie Paul, a reality television personality tied to ABC’s upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” is under investigation following an alleged domestic dispute involving her ex-boyfriend, according to reports confirmed by local authorities. The incident, which has circulated online through video footage, is now the subject of a police review in Draper.
Update 4:43 pm: This seasons’s Bachelorette has been canceled.
Authorities have not released full details of the case, but reports indicate the situation involved a confrontation that escalated into alleged physical actions. Unverified accounts tied to the video suggest an object may have been thrown during the dispute, though officials have not confirmed those specifics.
Police say allegations from both sides are under review
“The Draper City Police Department in Utah [is investigating] the allegations on both sides after a recent incident,” according to a report from Variety.
Key Points
- Frankie Paul identified as subject of Utah domestic incident investigation
- Police confirm they are reviewing allegations from both parties involved
- Incident surfaces days before reported start of “The Bachelorette” production
Paul, who has also been associated with “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” is reportedly scheduled to appear in Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” with production expected to begin shortly. The timing of the investigation raises uncertainty around potential impacts on the show, though no official changes have been announced.
Paul lashed out at the public and media after the video went viral, through her public information team.
“It’s sad to see the latest installment of his never-ending, desperate, attention-seeking, destructive campaign to harm Taylor without any regard for the consequences for their child,” a spokesperson said to Variety Magazine. “Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.”Thankfully, the public has seen this act before and knows who he is, and sadly, many will recognize this pattern of manipulation, both in his actions on the show and from their own experiences.”
Questions remain as investigation continues
Officials have not clarified whether the current investigation is directly tied to the video circulating online or to a separate complaint. No charges have been filed as of Thursday, and police have not indicated when additional information may be released.
The case remains active as authorities continue gathering information from those involved.
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Police confirm investigation into allegations from both parties
“The Draper City Police Department in Utah [is investigating] the allegations on both sides after a recent incident,” according to a report from Variety.
Key Points
- Utah police are investigating a reported domestic incident involving a reality TV figure
- Allegations include a physical altercation with an ex-partner
- Authorities say claims from both sides are under review
The individual at the center of the investigation has been linked to both ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and the series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” in which she is expected to appear, is reportedly scheduled to begin production within days.
Uncertainty remains over timing and scope of probe
It remains unclear whether the investigation referenced by authorities is tied directly to the incident captured on video or to a separate event. Law enforcement officials have not announced any charges, and no additional details about the case have been released.