Maura Higgins Rumored for Bachelorette Role

0:00On March 25th, ABC has scrapped plans for Taylor Frankie Paul's season of the Bachelorette after a leaked video surface showing her throwing a chair. At her then-boyfriend in front of their child, the network cited the footage as the reason for pulling the show, just ahead of its March 22nd premiere. Now rumors are swirling that Irish reality star, Mora Higgins, could step in as the new lead. The Love Island and Trader season 4 alum has caught attention lately, especially after finishing as runner-up on the competition show. Fans are buzzing online, with some thrilled at the idea of Higgins taking the role, while others want a fresh face without prior fame. Higgins are self-chimed in on social media, with an intrigued emoji, fueling the speculation even more. ABC shut down talk of other candidates from Paul's Mormon-Wive Circle, opting instead to explore new options like a live film season. Meanwhile, Paul faces ongoing legal troubles, including a restraining order and police probes into additional incidents with her ex.

1:01As production stalls on the next Mormon-Wive season, all eyes are on whether Higgins seals the deal, or if ABC pivots to someone else entirely, entertainment and celebrity news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.