"The Bachelorette" isn't airing, but we're still uncovering Taylor Frankie Paul's most dramatic moments while she filmed ... including one of her suitors grilling her about her domestic violence arrest.
An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Taylor's 2023 assault case was brought up by a contestant named Casey Hux during a one-on-one date, and she got very emotional about the topic.
Another source tells us ... TFP had a full-fledged meltdown when the arrest was brought up -- and she stormed off the set.
We're told Casey raised the sensitive issue because he wanted to know what, if anything, Taylor learned from the experience and how she'd grown from it.
We had the honor of having Janice Dickinson -- the world's first supermodel -- host "TMZ After Dark" ... and she turned the bus into a runway, having passengers serve catwalks for her, as she judged them in typical "America's Next Top Model" style.
Speaking of 'ANTM' ... Janice says she's "tired of talking about 'America's Next Top Model,'" explaining how she's sorry she did the show, and actually thinks Tyra Banks is a BITCH -- she made sure to tell us twice!! Janice went after Tyra for not only being mean to her, but for abusing models, making them change ethnicities, and making them pull their teeth out and shave their hair off.
After she eviscerated Tyra, she went on to perform her music hits on the bus, including "Get Me Out of this Dress" and "I Coined It" -- played by DJ Coach West, who created an insane atmosphere on the bus, impressing Janice much.
Janice took the passengers to Jameson's Pub and the Rainbow Bar and Grill, who gave her their famous chicken soup to go, and our grand finale was at the Burgundy Room, where we got their delicious green tea shots.
You won't be seeing Doug Masonon Season 22 of "The Bachelorette" ... but you can still get a look at him shirtless on the beach!
We got shots of the reality TV show hopeful hitting the water in San Diego. Check out the pics ... Doug looks absolutely ripped as he dons a wetsuit and grabs a surfboard to ride the California waves.
“The Bachelorette” contestants were counting down to the airing of their season with Taylor Frankie Paul ... but after the show was abruptly shut down, the guys are now revealing how they actually spent their Sunday night, instead of watching their network debut.
Several contestants from the now-canceled season took to social media Sunday night to post comical videos of their TV screens showing nothing but a blank display ... a depressing jab at the show’s sudden shutdown.
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One former suitor -- Mike Turitto -- posted a video captioned "today was supposed to be THE day btw" along with various angles of the fella viewing an empty screen ... alluding to the show's absence on everyone's TV screens Sunday night.
The drama keeps on coming for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ... Jessi Draper's estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, has filed for a temporary restraining order -- but it looks like Jessi is trying to fight it.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jordan filed the TRO request Friday in his pending divorce case with Jessi, and she filed her opposition to the TRO the same day. No further details about the nature of the claims in the documents are available. The US Sun was first to report the news.
As you know ... Jordan filed for divorce Thursday after five years of marriage and two children together. The couple have separated before, but this time seems much more serious ...
WhileJessi Draper's marriage may be ending, life goes on. "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was snapped shopping with her mom, Diana Draper, and her daughter Jovi on Sunday ... and we have the pics.
As you can see, Jessi stepped out sans wedding ring during the family outing in Highland, Utah. The reality TV star kept cool in a purple crop-top in the unseasonably warm weather.
Despite the sunny forecast, a dark cloud descended on Jessi's marriage ... which now appears kaput.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey really isn't looking for beef, but if beef finds her ... she's not about to back down!
When we caught up with Cynthia at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards on Saturday, she told us this upcoming season of 'RHOA' features a special cameo from her alter ego.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jennifer Affleck gets that castmate Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing drama is bringing a lot of attention to their show ... but she's concerned it might be for the wrong reasons.
In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Jenn explained her journey to the show, saying she wanted to share her story of being a wife, mother, and member of the Church of Latter-day Saints ... but now, all that may be getting lost in the controversy.
She wrote, "I understand drama is what people expect from reality TV, but I wish more of the other real moments were shown too, the empowerment, the birth stories, the beauty of motherhood."
Taylor Frankie Paul "can't wait to sleep with you" ... at least according to a sweatshirt she was snapped wearing over the weekend.
Check out the pic -- TFP was out and about in Utah Saturday ... rocking an oversized sweatshirt with the provocative message. The statement is interesting considering her season of "The Bachelorette" was just abruptly canceled amid serious abuse allegations.
Looks like the cheeky statement piece by Nodpod is super popular as well -- the thing's sold out in every color!
Call her the Wolf of Wall Street, because Taylor Frankie Paul is not f**king leaving! Some people online have suggested the embattled reality star stay off socials during her abuse scandal ... but the way Taylor sees it -- this is her job, and she's always on the clock.
Despite her legal woes stemming from domestic violence accusations being brought against her -- including video proof -- and ABC canning her "The Bachelorette" season, TFP has remained active online, reposting videos that support her and even using her platform to uplift fellow reality show villain Nick Viall.
Just take a look at her online activity -- in response to one TikTok user announcing a "Taylor Frankie Paul Get Off Your Phone Challenge," TFP commented, "Want me to stare at the wall instead?"
Check out the footage posted online by an eager fan -- the media and business mogul is casually strolling alongside the Formula One star ... cheesing hard while looking back at her crew of peeps. They're not holding hands ... but the pair clearly look comfortable with one another.
Former "The Bachelorette" contestant and country singer James McCoy Taylor has been arrested in connection to a 2024 case in which he was charged with assault causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint, TMZ has learned.
Online court records show Taylor was arrested Friday on a warrant from Texas for the charges. He was released the same day on a $10,000 surety bond.
TMZ has reached out to Taylor for comment and police for additional information ... so far, no word back.
The one-time reality star was originally arrested and charged for an incident involving a 19-year-old college student -- police say he groped and forcibly kissed the woman, and threw her to the ground as she tried to leave an apartment.
Brandi Glanville thinks her pal Lisa Rinna should go back to 'Real Housewives' if they offer her a fortune ... but, she's also encouraging her not to work as hard!
The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star talked about her longtime friend on a new episode of her podcast "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered" with James Maas ... telling fans she doesn't know if Rinna wants to rejoin the program.
However, Glanville says she'd tell Rinna to go back to the show ... get a lot of "f***ing money" and then do "f***ing nothing."
Amy Duggar King's amending her earlier statement in which she showed support for Kendra Duggar ... telling TMZ she's now only standing in solidarity with the children involved.
We spoke with Amy -- Joseph Duggar's cousin -- after Kendra was arrested for child endangerment and false imprisonment.
If you don't know, right after Joseph was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor, Amy showed support for both Kendra and their kids in a statement.
Taylor Frankie Paul's ill-fated season of "The Bachelorette" has pissed off some of the suitors to the point they're now considering a lawsuit.
Sources with knowledge tell us ... 5 contestants who were competing for a rose from Taylor are mulling over legal action against ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harveyand Mark Geragos get into it on the latest episode of "2 Angry Men." Fact is, some of these men put their lives on hold, quitting their jobs or foregoing financial opportunities in exchange for the promise of pop culture visibility.
We're told the 5 contestants also feel like Warner Bros. Discovery -- which produced the show -- created an unsafe working environment by allowing Frankie Taylor Paul -- who has clearly shown flashes of violence in the past -- to interact with them in intimate settings.
