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Yet another twist in this 'Bachelorette' drama ... Taylor Frankie Paul was spotted arriving at a Los Angeles residence to film just a week ago -- only moments after her rumored season winner arrived at the same location.

We got pics of them showing up on March 14 -- Taylor hopped out of an SUV in baggy sweats and an oversized tee at a home in Sherman Oaks, in L.A. ... while Doug Mason looked a bit more camera-ready in white pants, a blue tee, and a cream jacket.

We're not sure how long they stayed ... but it's clear they were there at the same time. As you know, it's been reported that Doug won over her heart this year ... although their ultimate fate remains unknown amid recent developments.

Doug Mason -- one of Taylor Frankie Paul's suitors on her season of "The Bachelorette" -- is supporting her after TMZ published footage of her physically assaulting her ex, and the season's subsequent cancellation.

Doug hopped on Instagram Friday morning ... sharing a short clip in which he rallied behind Taylor by offering her prayers, adding ... "That was her moment and her moment was blocked."

He also told fans ... "All we can do right now is be hopeful."

Quentin Tarantino has picked his next project, and he's bringing Sly Stallone on to co-direct what sounds like an awesome, 1930s-type series ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the series is set in the '30s, and it will be super authentic. It'll be shot in black and white, using 1930s cameras.

It's a 6-part series featuring gangsters, showgirls, boxing, and music.

TMZ has learned ABC is pulling the plug on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" amid fresh claims of domestic abuse, and the 2023 video of her fighting with her baby daddy.

A Disney Entertainment spokesperson tells us ... “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of 'The Bachelorette' at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”

The network dropped the hammer Thursday on the upcoming season of the reality TV dating show ... only hours after TMZ published video of Taylor's brutal 2023 fight with Dakota Mortensen.

A source connected to "The Bachelorette" tells us no one at ABC had seen the video before TMZ posted it Thursday morning.

As we first reported, Taylor and Dakota have been ordered to undergo psych exams amid a fresh batch of spousal abuse claims ... and the Utah Division of Children and Family Services is investigating ongoing allegations of violence between them.

Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out after ABC pulled the plug on her season of "The Bachelorette" ... she promises she'll tell her side of the story amid the ongoing and escalating drama -- and appears to take a dig at her ex.

A spokesperson for Taylor tells TMZ ... "Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security."

They continued ... "After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm."

"The Real Housewives of Miami" just hit the brakes HARD ... production on the series has been placed on pause, and its future is anything but locked in ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the series tell us production is not moving forward right now, and there are no concrete plans for a new season. Still, the show hasn't been officially canceled ... leaving the door open for a possible comeback.

We're told Bravo is currently taking a hard look at the franchise, with discussions underway about a potential cast shakeup or full reboot to refresh the series. So far, no timeline has been set for when or if "RHOM" will return ...

A former 'Bachelorette' producer is calling BS on the idea that ABC was blindsided by Taylor Frankie Paul’s physical violence allegations involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen ... telling us there’s just no way that slipped through the cracks.

We spoke with Michael Carroll on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and he says back in his day, casting was unbelievably strict -- with deep background, medical, and psychological checks on every contestant ... adding that anyone with charges like that against her would’ve been an automatic no.

Catch the full clip, 'cause Michael doubles down, telling us current producers were fully aware of who the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star was. In his view, this wasn’t a surprise -- it was a setup ... calling it a publicity grab.

There was a glitch in the matrix as Taylor Frankie Paul appeared on "Live with Kelly and Mark" ... the new 'Bachelorette' was cut off while referencing the abuse allegations she's facing, but TMZ has learned it's a very bizarre coincidence.

When the show aired live Wednesday morning on the east coast, TFP sat down and Kelly asked, "How are you doing? There's a lot going on with you," and right after Taylor responded, "I've had better days, I will say" ... the audio and video clipped out and came back in the middle of Kelly asking about the Oscars.

Conspiracy theorists might think it was ABC censoring something Taylor said about the controversy, but it's not that deep.

Production on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" kept viewers in the dark about serious abuse claims involving Taylor Frankie Paul ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the series tell TMZ ... during filming of the Season 3 reunion, Dakota Mortensen accused Taylor of being abusive toward him ..., but we're told that entire exchange was cut and never made it to air.

However, a production source with direct knowledge tells us ... they BOTH hurled allegations of physical outbursts at each other. The volatile exchange was cut for air because the back-and-forth had nothing to do with the season they just shot.

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast is drawing a firm line with Taylor Frankie Paul -- while still firmly in her corner and pushing for her to get help ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the entire cast believes Taylor isn't in a good place mentally, and they want her to seek help before anything else moves forward with filming. We're told the cast isn't icing her out ... far from it.

Our sources say they're all on her side and rooting for her to work through her issues, but feel production and Hulu haven't done enough to push her in that direction. We're told the cast remains fed up with what they see as production repeatedly sweeping Taylor's alleged abuse issues under the rug.

Dwight Howard's wife Amber Howard claims he pulled the rug out from under her ... allegedly canceling a TV show the couple was set to star in -- which she says would've scored her a massive payday.

In new body cam footage -- obtained by TMZ -- Amber vents to responding officers about the troubles in her relationship with the former NBA star. Moments earlier, she had called police claiming Dwight locked her out of their home following an argument ... while Dwight told officers she's gone "berserk."

Amber tells cops she has become financially dependent on Dwight after she says he told her he didn't want her appearing on the reality show she was on for four years -- presumably "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" -- and she claims he uses her financial dependence on him as leverage in their relationship ... but that's not all.

The "Baywatch" reboot is already bringing the heat ... and if these first pics of Livvy Dunne and Brooks Nader are anything to go by, we’re in for a seriously steamy watch!

Former gymnast Livvy was serving in a blue swimsuit, flashing a thumbs-up alongside swimsuit model Brooks -- who rocked a skintight, all-black look … both looking like they’ve already bonded before cameras really started rolling at the L.A. beach.

Just look -- big smiles, blazing sun, water sparkling ... the vibes were very much giving beachy bliss.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's time in Hollywood has been anything but a fairytale ... their partnership with Netflix seems to be going so poorly that co-CEO Ted Sarandos reportedly won't even talk to Meghan on the phone without a lawyer.

Variety reports two sources say Ted insists on having legal representation present if he were to jump on a call with Meghan ... although, both a Netflix spokesperson and a Sussex attorney have denied this claim.

Lawyer Michael J. Kump told Variety ... "This is blatantly false. In fact, Meghan texts and speaks with Mr. Sarandos regularly, and has been to his home, sans lawyers."

Sarah Michelle Gellar says a suit pulled the plug on the 'Buffy' reboot.

The OG "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star previously announced Hulu was scrapping the reboot of the beloved TV show and now she's explaining more about the decision, which angered fans.

Sarah told People in an interview published Monday, "We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn’t for him."

The "Baywatch" reboot is already making waves ... the cast hit the beach to start training for their steamy new roles!

Shay Mitchell was swimwear-ready alongside castmates Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, Thaddeus LaGrone, and Stephen Amell as they splashed into the L.A. surf to get the hang of playing real-life lifeguards.

The weather in L.A. over the weekend was scorching ... basically the perfect conditions for a little "method acting" in the water. Tough job, right?