ABC Cancels Bachelorette Season, Losing Millions

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. The launch of season 22 of The Bachelorette hit a major snag over allegations involving reality star Taylor Frankie Paul. A video from last year surfaced, showing her in a physical altercation with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, amid an ongoing domestic abuse probe. This led ABC to pull the plug on the show just days before its premiere. Insiders say ABC views it as a clear breach of contract, sparking an internal review. The network had already cast Taylor, but the fresh evidence proved too much, forcing them to scrap the entire season. The fallout has been rough for ABC, with multiple advertisers backing out and big financial hits piling up. They're reportedly facing losses between 40 and $50 million from the cancellation alone. Taylor responded publicly, thinking ABC for their backing, while focusing on her family safety after what she describes as years of enduring abuse. And threats.

1:00Meanwhile, her ex had reportedly tipped off the network earlier about her past behavior. As the dust settles, questions linger about Taylor's future on other shows like the secret lives of Mormon wives and how networks vet their stars, moving forward.