'Bachelorette' Star James Taylor Arrested: The Real Reason Fans Are Not Surprised
Reality star James Taylor has been reportedly arrested with two charges following recent controversy among "The Bachelorette" fans.
On September 10, the "The Bachelorette" alum was charged for allegedly driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of a weapon. The country singer was reportedly stopped by police officers in Katy, Texas.
According to ET's statement, "The reality TV alum and country singer was stopped by officers in Katy, Texas, on Saturday, September 10. Taylor was booked at the College Point Police Station and posted a total bond of $6,000 -- $2,000 for his DWI and a $4,000 bond for his possession of a firearm, according to booking records."
A separate report from KWTX stated that police noted Taylor was accompanied by an 18 year old female college freshman in the passenger seat of his vehicle.
"Police went on to write in the report that she was impaired and 'was not in any kind of condition to appraise the benefits and risks of the situation she was in'" According to KWTX's statement.
As of now, no representatives from Taylor's side have given any comment on the recent arrest.
Taylor Exiled From 'The Bachelorette' Family
In January 2021, the "Bachelorette" alum sparked outrage among fans on Twitter when Taylor posted a tweet about his support for Donald Trump during the US elections. In his tweet, the 35 year old singer thanked the producers of ABC for allegedly "supporting" him, although it is unknown in what way the network did so.
Big thanks to #TheBachelor family for supporting me during this time... from top to bottom.
— James McCoy Taylor (@james_mccoy_t) January 12, 2021
Conservative producers are the best!!
Thank you @ABCNetwork @ABC & @BachelorABC for having my back while I legally supported our President.
However, following Taylor's controversial tweet, "The Bachelorette" executive producer Mike Fleiss calls out the reality show alum and expressed his disapproval of James' conduct.
Whoever that former cast member/idiot jerkoff is that went to Trump’s treasonous rally, got a message for ya... You are officially exiled from #BachelorNation !!!
— Mike Fleiss (@fleissmeister) January 13, 2021
Did 'The Bachelorette' Fans See This Coming?
Now, following the country singer's arrest, fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the issue and express that, considering recent issues with Taylor, the recent incident did not surprise them.
Colour me surprised James Taylor from bachelor world was arrested and they found a passed out 18 year old in his car. The dude is gross for many reasons 🥴
— Daniela (@DanielaEspo) September 12, 2022
James McCoy Taylor was one of the contestants on the 12th season of "The Bachelorette" competing to woo 25-year-old Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher, a real-estate developer. Off-screen, James Taylor is a country singer-songwriter. The 12th season of the ABC network show aired in 2016 from May 23 until August 1.
