The Bachelorette Season 22: Pulled, Not Scrapped

0:00On March 23rd, fans of the Bachelorette were left hanging when ABC suddenly pulled Taylor Frankie Paul's season, right before its March 22nd. Premier. The network decided not to air season 22 after a 2023 video resurfaced, showing an altercation between Taylor and her. Then, boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The footage captured Taylor yelling, throwing chairs, and attempting to kick Dakota while their young daughter Indy was nearby and got accidentally. Struck. Taylor later pled guilty to aggravated assault in that incident, which played a big role in ABC's last-minute change. Viewers who tuned in Sunday night expecting the debut were disappointed, and the move came just days after ABC had signaled the show, was still on, track. The network focused on supporting the family amid the backlash from the video going public. Financial stakes are high, with potential losses in the tens of millions from licensing, marketing, and ads if it never airs. Turner Brothers, which produces the series, might push for a later release, a shift to

1:02Hulu, or other options as they monitor the situation. For now, the season is off ABC's schedule, but insiders say it's not scrapped forever, leaving room for it to find a new home down the line. I'm Corey with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today of day. AI powered and always trending.