ABC Scrambles for Sunday Slots After Bachelorette Shake-Up

0:00It's March 26. Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. ABC is in a tough spot after pulling the Bachelorette from Sunday nights, leaving a big hole in their lineup. For now, they've slotted in American Idol to feel the time, but Insiders say that's just a short-term fix while they hunt for something more, permanent. Network leaders at Disney, many of them knew to their jobs, are furious about the sudden shake-up and the headache it caused right out of the gate. They've held dozens of emergency meetings and talks with various show teams to brainstorm ways to patch things up fast. The scramble has sparked all sorts of ideas, like shifting American Idol to two nights a week through the end of the season. The dancing with the stars crew has even pitched throwing together a quick special to help out. Rumors floated about bringing on Mara Higgins from The Traders for a rushed live season of The Bachelorette, but that's off the table. They would cost way too much and take too long to pull off. As executives weigh these options, viewers can expect more changes soon to steady those

1:04Sunday slots and keep the momentum going.