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Bachelorette Season Pulled Days Before Premiere
20 Mar
Summary
- The Bachelorette's new season was canceled three days before its premiere.
- A domestic assault video involving the star led to the show's indefinite hold.
- American Idol reruns will fill the vacant Sunday night timeslot.
ABC has made a programming decision following the shocking cancellation of The Bachelorette season starring Taylor Frankie Paul. The show's premiere, originally set for Sunday, March 22, 2026, was pulled just three days prior. A rerun of American Idol's latest episode will now air in its place.
The indefinite hold on The Bachelorette comes after a domestic assault video involving Paul and her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, was released. This controversy has placed ABC and the show's producer in a difficult position.
While a replacement has been scheduled for this Sunday, the network has not officially canceled the season. Future programming decisions will be made on a weekly basis as the situation evolves.
