The Bachelorette's Cancellation: Maura Higgins Eyed as Replacement

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. The Bachelor at Season 22 was suddenly canceled just days before its March 22nd premiere. Taylor Frankie Paul, the 31-year-old star from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was set to lead until a 2023 video service, showing her attacking her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, while their young daughter watched. Now gossip sources say, Love Island's Mora Higgins 35 is a top pick to replace her. Network execs at ABC blamed the footage for the decision and shifted focus to supporting Taylor's family. The clip, first shared by TMZ, sparked huge backlash and halted production right before launch. Taylor insists she endured years of abuse from Dakota and is prioritizing her kids' safety after staying silent out of fear. Dakota counters that his main goal is protecting their toddler's son and trying to co-parent despite the drama. Fans on mine have mixed reactions, with many relieved, the show won't air amid the controversy.

1:05The plug was also pulled on Taylor's fifth season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after castmates voiced discomfort. Insiders tip that ABC is eyeing Mora for a quick live shoot to pivot away from that reality TV circle. With filming costs potentially hitting $28 million, networks are scrambling for options. Mora's rising US fame positions her perfectly if the rumor pans out.