‘The Bachelorette’ Pulled by ABC 3 Days Before Premiere
Mar 19, 2026, 2:58 PM
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette just days before its scheduled Sunday premiere, following escalating controversy involving this season’s lead, Taylor Frankie Paul.
The season had already faced scrutiny after news broke of Paul’s alleged involvement in a domestic assault investigation in Utah. She addressed the situation publicly last week, calling it a “heavy time” and acknowledging the difficulty of navigating the moment ahead of the show’s debut.
On Wednesday, reports surfaced that a previously unseen video tied to a 2023 incident began circulating online. According to multiple reports, ABC had not seen the footage prior to its release. Shortly after, the network made the decision to pull the season entirely.
Known for on-screen drama, “The Bachelorette” rarely faces disruption of this magnitude. In this case, the off-screen situation ultimately brought the season to a halt before it even began.
