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ABC Scraps Bachelorette Season Over Scandal
20 Mar
Summary
- ABC cancelled the new Bachelorette season due to a newly surfaced video.
- Network executives were reportedly shocked and felt betrayed by the star.
- The cancellation is projected to cost ABC between $40 to $50 million.
ABC has made the drastic decision to cancel the new season of The Bachelorette shortly after a video depicting a domestic incident involving star Taylor Frankie Paul surfaced. The network confirmed the cancellation, stating their focus is on supporting the family affected by the newly released footage.
Sources indicate that network executives were blindsided by the video, viewing its release as a significant failure in due diligence. Despite the high cost of pulling the season last minute, many executives pushed for cancellation, with some believing Taylor Frankie Paul downplayed her past issues.
The fallout from this decision leaves ABC in a precarious position, needing to fill "months" of Sunday night programming unexpectedly. The move is expected to result in substantial financial losses, with internal estimates suggesting the network could lose between $40 to $50 million.
Insiders revealed the production team felt they had created a "great" and "satisfying" season, making the cancellation a "nightmare" that has "ruined everything." The network is reportedly "livid" and investigating potential breach of contract by Taylor Frankie Paul.
