Breaking News: Furious Bachelorette Execs SLAM Taylor Frankie Paul With Massive Fine Over Explosive Contract Breach and Shocking Violence Claims

‘FURIOUS’ executives behind The Bachelorette are now in full ‘crisis mode’ as the growing scandal involving lead Taylor Frankie Paul threatens to derail the long-running franchise – and it could cost her a significant payday.

Multiple sources close to production have told The U.S. Sun that the fallout has been severe and deeply damaging for the show’s corporate backers, Hulu, ABC and parent company The Walt Disney Company.

Fresh off of news that Taylor, 31, was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident with ex Dakota Mortensen, who is also the father of her one-year-old son, Ever, fans have demanded the controversial star’s season be pulled by ABC.

However, The U.S. Sun has learned that the move isn’t viable as it would cost the network a fortune due to the season 22 premiere being just a few days away.

“She’s in hot water for many reasons but more than any because this is a potential breach of conduct in the contract that she signed,” a production source explained.

Typically, a contract of this magnitude would include several behavioral clauses that often state that legal troubles or violent behavior will not be tolerated.

“She is representing a long running franchise and multi-billion dollar media conglomerate. Of course there are ethics and standards she’s expected to uphold.

“At the end of the day, she could potentially be financially liable.

“They most likely won’t take her to court though. What they will most likely do, if anything, is withhold future payments she’s owed.”

Like previous Bachelor Nation leads, Taylor‘s contract includes staggered compensation – not a single upfront payment.

“The Bachelorette’s usually get a lump sum upfront and then various payments throughout the season, with the final one being given after the finale airs.

“So she has not been fully paid up front and at this point it’s unlikely she’ll get the full payment,” the source claimed.

Show Must Go On

Despite the uproar stemming from the domestic violence incident, insiders say the network has little choice but to push forward.

“As of right now the show is still moving forward because it would cost them millions upon millions of dollars to shelve it.

“Even if it will still cost them to air it, it will be a lot pricier to not air it at all.

“They don’t have a plan B, this is unprecedented to have the lead screw up this royally so there’s no backup plan.”

And the central premise of the show, finding lasting love, has also been called into question.

“They’re furious with Taylor. Not only for the bad look, but it’s also clear she doesn’t get her happily ever after since she’s still having issues with Dakota so it’s a complete mess.

“If they could hit a redo button and have never had come into contact with Taylor Frankie Paul, they absolutely would do that.”

“Many feel this is the last nail in the coffin for the already dying franchise,” the source claimed.

‘Unprecedented’ Times

While the show is still moving forward, behind closed doors, tensions have boiled over as ABC actively attempts to navigate this unprecedented situation.

“ABC is in full crisis mode, this is worst case scenario and has completely blindsided the network on every level.

“The higher up execs are furious,” the insider stated, while adding that emergency meetings have taken place throughout the week.

“There’s been crisis meetings all day, some Taylor has been a part of but some she was not invited to.

“This is already hurting the bottom line and at the end of the day, that’s all they care about.

“If ratings are down, it will cost them a fortune. Advertisers are already pulling out which is costly.”

‘Downright Mortifying’

For some, the damage caused to the franchise may be irreversible.

“Not only is this a bad look, it’s downright mortifying. What an embarrassing stain on this franchise.

“They took a big swing with someone they never should’ve given a chance. They welcomed the chaos and the trendiness of having a Mormon Wife.

“Their decision may very well lead to the end of the franchise.”

Real World Fallout

The controversy catapulted after a highly publicized legal situation involving Taylor and her former partner, Dakota, became public this week – just a few days before her season of The Bachelorette premieres.

Dakota reportedly called police during an altercation at her Utah house on February 23.

An officer told The U.S. Sun that violence allegations were made to cops when they responded to the incident.

“There are allegations of violence from him, but it would be fair to say the claims were made from both parties,” the officer explained.

“She is alleging other things as well. It’s a complicated one. Very he said, she said.”

The fallout has gotten so bad, that a source close to production told The U.S. Sun that filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused for the past two weeks, with the rest of the cast allegedly refusing to film.

The insider said the cast feels production has been “protecting” Taylor in her relationship with Dakota beyond her 2023 arrest for aggravated assault.

Taylor broke her silence on the matter on GMA, saying she is focused on her family first and foremost.

“Right now, just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this. My kids do come first, so it’s a back and forth process. It’s been stressful to be honest.”