ABC Replaces Bachelorette Premiere With American Idol
E! News • • general
Key Points:
- ABC canceled the premiere of Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette, originally set for March 22, replacing it with a re-run of American Idol.
- The decision followed the emergence of a 2023 video showing a physical altercation between Taylor Frankie Paul and her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
- Disney Entertainment, ABC's parent company, stated they would not proceed with the new season and are focusing on supporting the family involved.
- The cancellation occurred shortly after the video surfaced on March 19, leading to the shelving of the dating series.
