ABC Cancels Bachelorette, Airs Idol Rerun

0:00On this March 20th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's season of the Basharrette just days before its two-hour premiere on Sunday March 22nd at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The move comes amid domestic assault allegations against the reality star. To fill the time slot this Sunday, the network plans the error rerun of American Idol. It's episode 8 from season 24, which first ran on Monday March 16th. The cancellation followed a domestic dispute between Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Draper City Police confirmed an open investigation with allegations going both ways. Fans have mixed feelings, with some relieved and others disappointed by the last minute switch. That Idol rerun features guest mentors, Kike Palmer and Brad Paisley, plus the top 20 contestants performing at Disney's Alani Resort in Hawaii. It leads right into the 10 p.m. premiere of the new dating show Love Overboard, hosted

1:01by Gabby Wendy. While this covers Sunday night, ABC has not said what will replace the full Basharrette season. The network is now prioritizing support for the family involved.