Taylor Frankie Paul is not letting her domestic violence drama stop her from having a good time, and romance may be on the table.
The reality TV star was set to be the face of this year’s installment of ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” but the season was cancelled following a resurfaced video from 2023.
The footage captured Taylor Frankie Paul attacking her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, leading to her arrest. However, she has allegedly moved on with the rumored winner of the axed dating show.
Taylor Frankie Paul Enjoys Flirty Exchange With Rumored Beau
Following the domestic violence controversy, Paul tried to keep a low profile and didn’t update her Instagram page until recently. She returned with a splash three days ago, when she interacted with a post from Doug Mason.
Doug, the rumored winner of “The Bachelorette,” dropped a teaser of his new song. The video captured him looking cool in a red zip-up jacket and dark trousers, standing next to a classic silver Chevrolet Corvette sports car. The car was parked on an asphalt road in a scenic location, with hills in the background.
There were also shots of a duck walking as Doug sang in the background, a moment that seemed to have a hidden meaning between Doug and Taylor. “Awe I see what you did here [duck emoji],” Taylor commented, to which Doug playfully replied with a deaf man and a man shrugging emoji. The exchange came days before Taylor took a page out of her rumored beau’s book by showcasing her music skills.
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In his post’s caption, Doug noted he had new music coming soon and added the hashtag “#musician.” It seems Taylor wanted her speculated lover to know that she could back him up whenever he needed, as she updated her Instagram page with a new post on March 29.
The video captured a close-up shot of Taylor in a hoodie and jeans playing an electric keyboard piano. She started slowly, testing the keys with one hand before picking up the pace and filling up the room with a beautiful melody.
“I was just playing around and found I kinda like this,” Taylor wrote in the overlay text. She doubled down on her newfound love for music in the post’s caption, writing, “I learned this today for no reason.. I think I have a real future in piano.”
Fans Have Mixed Reactions To The Speculated Couple’s Interaction
Taylor’s comment underneath Doug’s post sparked mixed reactions from fans. Some wished the rumored couple the best, while others took shots at the reality TV star. A supporter described Doug as “a good catch” and hoped he would have a bright future with Taylor.
Another agreed, declaring, “WE WANT TAY WITH A HEALTHY HAPPY AMAZING MAN.” A third echoed similar sentiments, imploring Doug to save Taylor. Others wanted to know why the duck was significant to the pair and begged Taylor for the inside details.
On the other hand, critics made their presence known by referencing Taylor’s domestic violence drama. “I hope you don’t throw a stool at him too,” an IG user directed at Taylor. Another claimed Taylor should stay quiet because nobody wanted her.
More About The TV Personality’s Alleged Romance
The speculations about Taylor and Doug began after sources claimed the pair had hit it off on the set of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” The Blast covered the story, reporting that insiders claimed Doug had won Taylor’s heart out of the 22 suitors on the show.
Similar to past seasons, Doug allegedly proposed to Taylor at the end of the show, with one source noting that “there may be a ring.” However, a separate source revealed that things between Doug and Taylor could have changed amid the domestic violence controversy.
“Frankie and Doug are still in touch, but it’s unclear what will happen now. That’s to be determined,” the show insider explained. Taylor became embroiled in drama with her ex, Dakota, after a resurfaced video from 2023 captured her attacking him.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Mother Claimed Her Granddaughter Was Uninjured
One of the reasons Taylor faced backlash for the resurfaced video was her daughter’s presence during the incident. The little girl appeared to have been hit by one of the barstools Taylor threw at Dakota, causing the girl to cry on camera.
TMZ obtained the body cam footage from the 2023 incident, revealing that the responding officers had released Taylor’s children into her mother’s care after her arrest. Liann was called around 3 AM to urgently check on her granddaughter after cops reviewed the fight video.
However, Liann insisted that her granddaughter was not hurt. The officer stressed that she double-check the girl’s condition because bruising on kids could show up later. The officer appeared to be right as the police report stated that the girl was hit and eventually developed a “goose egg on her head.”
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