ABC cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette

Overview

ABC cancelled the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’ starring Taylor Frankie Paul shortly before its scheduled March 2026 premiere. The network’s decision followed the release of video footage from 2023 depicting a domestic violence incident involving Paul and her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. A spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television stated the network chose not to move forward to focus on supporting the family.

Paul, who has since completed probation for the 2023 case, stated she is prioritizing her family’s safety after years of abuse. Following the cancellation, Paul revealed she has remained single and celibate, while noting that participant Doug Mason had proposed to her during the unreleased filming process.

Disney’s reality TV chief Rob Mills indicated the network is evaluating whether to release the season on a “day-to-day” basis, aiming to manage the franchise while ensuring Paul’s well-being.

Entities

ABC · Taylor Frankie Paul · Dakota Mortensen · Rob Mills · Disney

Timeline

1 day ago

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Sources

bustle.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cubed3.com · deadline.com · decider.com · elle.com.au · thewrap.com · usmagazine.com