Taylor Frankie Paul defends social media use after ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation, custody loss

Taylor Frankie Paul shrugged off criticism of her social media activity while her “world literally just blew up.”

The reality star hit back at a social media user begging the 31-year-old to “get off [her] phone” over the weekend.

On Saturday, the fan asked, “Why are you commenting back to people and reposting TikToks? … I would say her team should take her phone away from her, but no, she literally is reposting TikToks that are in support of her and she’s commenting back to people on Instagram.”

He highlighted a comment from Paul reading, “[I’m] always on … and yes it’s my job … I still have to work.”

Paul replied, “Want me to stare at the wall instead?”

TikTok users commented that she should, with one writing, “lmfaooo like… literally yes. maybe think about the severity of what you’ve done.”

The comment comes nearly one week after Season 5 of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” halted production as Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen are being investigated for a domestic violence incident with “allegations … made in both directions.”

On Thursday, a 2023 video was released showing Paul throwing chairs at the DadTok star, 33, during a violent confrontation, which led to her arrest at the time.

Her season of “The Bachelorette” was subsequently canceled, days before it was meant to air.

Paul — who is also the mother of daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul — blasted Mortensen via her rep later that same day for allegedly being an “aggressive, jealous ex-partner who refuse[s] to let [her] move on.”

The statement 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.”

Mortensen, in turn, wrote, “I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny.”

Mortensen filed an order of protection against his on-again, off-again girlfriend Thursday, which granted him “temporary custody” of their 2-year-old son, Ever.

He alleged that Paul choked him with a necklace during a “chaotic” and “frightening” argument in front of their toddler.

Paul is not allowed “parent time” until an April 7 court hearing, where she will get to speak.

For now, Paul has made headlines for sending a cheeky message in a “Can’t Wait to Sleep With You” sweater and sounding off on social media.

She recently reacted to rumored “Bachelorette” winner Doug Mason’s show of support, commenting, “Aw my heart goes out to him ❤️‍🩹. So sweet.”

When fans called out Paul for being online, she insisted, “[I’m] always on … and yes it’s my job … I still have to work.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.