'Focus to support family'; Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season scrapped days before premiere amid resurfaced assault video controversy

TikTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul's season of 'The Bachelorette' was abruptly canceled days before its March 22, 2026 premiere due to a resurfaced 2023 video showing a physical altercation. The decision by Disney Entertainment Television followed the video's release, which reignited a domestic violence investigation. Contestants reportedly feel betrayed by the cancellation after months of filming.

'Focus to support family';  Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season scrapped days before premiere amid resurfaced assault video controversy
TikTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul's season of 'The Bachelorette' was abruptly canceled days before its March 22, 2026 premiere due to a resurfaced 2023 video showing a physical altercation. The decision by Disney Entertainment Television followed the video's release, which reignited a domestic violence investigation. Contestants reportedly feel betrayed by the cancellation after months of filming.