‘Bachelorette’ Producers Blindsided by Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal

The highest brass at “The Bachelorette” did not see it coming … however in line with one well-placed supply, they’re responsible of willful blindness.

A supply linked to the present with direct information tells TMZ … the most recent crop of producers on the ABC present needed Taylor Frankie Paul from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” in a foul, dangerous approach. They felt she may usher in a wider viewers as a result of her actuality present was such a success, and that is why our supply says they “cut corners” within the vetting course of.

TMZ broke the story … Taylor and her child daddy, Dakota Mortensen, have each been ordered to bear a psych analysis after allegations of bodily violence.

As we reported, Taylor’s individuals say Dakota has been calling Utah’s Division of Youngsters and Household Companies, alleging Taylor abused their almost 2-year-old son, Ever. She denies it. Taylor’s individuals say it got here to a head 3 weeks in the past throughout an argument in a automotive, the place Dakota attacked her.

Dakota’s individuals inform a wildly completely different story. They are saying the automotive incident occurred greater than a yr in the past and it was Taylor who attacked Dakota and he is the one who known as the cops. What they are saying actually occurred was … round 3 weeks in the past Taylor choked Dakota and ripped his necklace off. They are saying the following day Taylor scratched his neck and his buddy known as the cops on her.

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ has been placed on ice … we’re advised after forged members refused to work with Taylor due to the allegations of violence.

A supply near Taylor tells TMZ that they really feel the truth star’s private points have been already well-known as a result of they have been documented on ‘Mormon Wives.’