ABC has officially canceled the new season of dating show The Bachelorette following serious domestic violence allegations against the show’s star, Taylor Frankie Paul. The network stated it 'made the decision to not move forward with the new season at this time' after a video surfaced, which appeared to show Paul in an altercation with her former partner earlier this month.
Paul, known as a TikTok influencer and for her role in Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was arrested related to the incident and has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to various reports.
Originally scheduled to premiere on Sunday, the new season's cancellation has left fans and the show's producers in uncertainty. A spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television mentioned that the decision was influenced by the recently released video footage shared by TMZ. Although ABC has not announced what will air in place of the Bachelorette, the shift marks a significant moment for the reality television landscape.
Before the cancellation announcement, Paul appeared on ABC's Good Morning America, where she addressed the allegations, conveying the heavy atmosphere surrounding the show's release. 'Honestly, it's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of 'The Bachelorette' being released,' she reflected.
In an additional development, production of the fifth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has also been put on hold, a decision made by Paul and her co-stars due to the ongoing circumstances, according to statements made on social media.
Paul gained fame within the hashtag #MomTok, a collective of young mothers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sharing parenting insights and lifestyle content on platforms like TikTok. Her personal life has often been in focus, particularly following her divorce announcement in 2022, which revealed she and her husband engaged in open relationships during their marriage.
Paul, known as a TikTok influencer and for her role in Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was arrested related to the incident and has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to various reports.
Originally scheduled to premiere on Sunday, the new season's cancellation has left fans and the show's producers in uncertainty. A spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television mentioned that the decision was influenced by the recently released video footage shared by TMZ. Although ABC has not announced what will air in place of the Bachelorette, the shift marks a significant moment for the reality television landscape.
Before the cancellation announcement, Paul appeared on ABC's Good Morning America, where she addressed the allegations, conveying the heavy atmosphere surrounding the show's release. 'Honestly, it's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of 'The Bachelorette' being released,' she reflected.
In an additional development, production of the fifth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has also been put on hold, a decision made by Paul and her co-stars due to the ongoing circumstances, according to statements made on social media.
Paul gained fame within the hashtag #MomTok, a collective of young mothers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sharing parenting insights and lifestyle content on platforms like TikTok. Her personal life has often been in focus, particularly following her divorce announcement in 2022, which revealed she and her husband engaged in open relationships during their marriage.
