ABC cancels ‘Bachelorette’ season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video - AP News

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March 19, 2026
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ABC cancels Bachelorette season with Taylor Frankie Paul citing a 2023 video.

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ABC has canceled a "Bachelorette" season that was set to star Taylor Frankie Paul, citing a 2023 video as the reason for the decision. Paul, a reality TV personality known from "Summer House," was selected as the lead for the dating competition show. The cancellation marks a significant reversal for the franchise, which had announced her casting. ABC did not immediately detail the specific content of the video that prompted the network's action. The decision comes as the "Bachelor" franchise continues to navigate casting controversies and public scrutiny over cast member behavior.

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