Taylor Frankie Paul leave a flirty comment for The Bachelorette season 22 contestant Doug Mason following ABC’s decision to close the show.
Doug, 28, shared a clip of the new song on Instagram on Monday, March 30, in which he reunited with his baby girl in multiple shots of a duck walking across a parking lot.
After Taylor replied, “Wow I see what you did here 🦆,” in the comments section, some eagle-eyed fans began to wonder if there was a hidden joke between the two.
He The Bachelorette costar kept the mystery alive by responding to Taylor with a “hands over ears” emoji and an “I don’t know” emoji.
ABC is closed The Bachelorette earlier this month after the release of shocking video from Taylor’s 2023 domestic violence arrest and news that she and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen they have been under investigation on separate charges since February. (Since then, a third assault investigation based on the alleged 2024 incident has been opened against Taylor by Utah’s West Jordan Police Department.)
Doug previously publicly supported Taylor after the controversy.
“Because of everything that’s happened, I’m just sending prayers to Taylor because that was her time and her time was blocked,” Doug wrote on Instagram on March 20. “All we can do right now is hope, and I’m looking to run and watch the sunrise.”
Doug continued, “I hope you have a great day, and let’s stay positive and show nothing but support for people in need.”
A Secret Lives of Mormon Wives A fan later endorsed Doug’s post, with Taylor commenting, “Aw my heart goes out to him. So sweet.”
When fans later called for Doug to get his own Qualifications next season, he seemed open to the idea, writing, “Let’s go.”
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Disney/Pamela LittkyWhile The Bachelorette Season 22 will remain on hold for now, Rachel Recchia again Charity Lawson It will soon give fans a chance to get to know the contestants by interviewing them on the official “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast.
“‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ will be the only place you’ll hear directly from Taylor’s cast,” Charity, 30, announced on Friday, March 27.
As for the future The Bachelorette, Us Weekly learned on Tuesday, March 24, that ABC has no current plans to bring on another Bachelorette to replace Taylor. It’s not clear yet whether one of Taylor’s contestants will be the next Bachelor, although producers were reportedly scouting potential contestants before season 22 was canceled.
Taylor Frankie Paul is thanking fans for their support after ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette amid allegations of domestic violence. “I will NEVER forget what I have this time,” Taylor, 31, commented on Ashley Clemons’ TikTok video defending the reality star from online “bullying” on Monday, March 23. “Thank you. […]
The only comment from ABC so far is that they released a statement on March 19. “Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to move forward with the new season The Bachelorette at this time, and we are focused on supporting the family,” said a spokesperson for the network.
Taylor’s spokesperson, meanwhile, thanked the network for its “support” behind her The Bachelorette the season is cancelled.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety and security of her family,” her rep said. Us on March 19. “After years of silent mental and physical abuse and threats of revenge, Taylor finally finds the strength to confront her accuser and takes steps to ensure that she and her children are safe from any further harm.”
