ABC Replaces Bachelorette, Maura Higgins in Talks

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, where pop culture meets AI, I'm Corey, with the story. ABC just scrapped Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of The Bachelorette, after a leaked video surfaced, showing her throwing a chair at her, then boyfriend, in front of their child. The network cited the incident as the reason, putting the March 22nd premiere on hold and shifting focus to supporting her family. Fans are now swirling that Iris' reality star, Mora Higgins, could step in as the new lead. The speculation blew up from a popular Instagram tip account suggesting ABC execs won her for a live-shot version of the show. Fans have mixed feelings, with some thrilled at the idea of Higgins, who recently placed as runner-up on the traitor season, for taking the rose. Throne, while others prefer a fresh base over another reality TV veteran. The blind item also nicks talk of Paul's secret lives of Mormon wives co-stars, as potential co-leads, steering clear of that group entirely.

1:01Meanwhile, Higgins playfully responded to the buzz with an eyes emoji, fueling more chatter. Paul faces ongoing drama, including a domestic assault probe, a temporary restraining order from her ex, and a court date on April 7th. Production on her shows Next Season has halted too, leaving the franchise in limbo as ABC ways its next move.