The TMZ Podcast Taylor Frankie Paul: It Just Got Worse...
Mar 20, 2026
Prosecutors are reviewing new domestic-violence allegations that could affect Taylor Frankie Paul’s probation. Hosts discuss disturbing video evidence, timelines, and ties to Dakota Mortensen. They debate how the situation might impact the Bachelorette season, network decisions, and lost revenue. The show also breaks the surprising news of Chuck Norris’s death and reflects on his legacy.
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New Allegations Could Void Probation
- Taylor Frankie Paul's recent alleged incidents could trigger a probation violation and reopen her prior 2023 assault case.
- Draper County prosecutors received a police report from late February alleging two separate physical confrontations involving choking and punching, with one incident producing a police response.
Video Suggests Patterns Continued After Filming
- Hosts observe the newly released video suggests Taylor hasn't improved since her prior legal trouble and may have repeated violent behavior weeks ago.
- The video shows aggressive behavior and shouting, prompting the hosts to question her progress since filming The Bachelorette.
Argument Likely Not One Sided
- Charlie Cotton and Branson debate how much Dakota Mortensen's actions influenced events, noting arguments often aren't one-sided.
- They highlight signs in the footage and statements implying mutual provocation and questions about edited timing.