ABC has pulled the scheduled premiere of Taylor Frankie Paul’s run on The Bachelorette after a video showing a domestic dispute involving the lead and her former partner surfaced this week. The network said the decision reflects immediate concerns about the safety of those involved and leaves the season’s future uncertain.
In a brief statement, Disney Entertainment Television confirmed it will not air the new season “at this time” and said its priority is supporting the family affected by the incident. The network did not provide a new premiere date when announcing the change.
The season was due to debut Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, with Taylor selecting from a large field of suitors. The footage that emerged Thursday reportedly shows Taylor throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend Dakota while a young child was present; sources say the event took place in 2023.
The episode of public scrutiny follows earlier reports of a separate altercation this year that prompted a police inquiry into alleged domestic assault. That incident also led producers of the Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — on which Taylor appears — to halt filming while the matter was under review.
- Planned premiere: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET on ABC
- New development: Video of a 2023 dispute surfaced this week
- Immediate response: ABC/Disney Entertainment Television paused airing the season
- Additional context: Separate police investigation earlier this year; production on related reality series suspended
Producers and network executives rarely postpone high-profile reality shows, making this decision notable for both ABC’s programming lineup and the franchise’s reputation. For viewers, the move raises practical questions about scheduling and whether episodes already filmed will ever be broadcast.
Legal and production teams are likely to review the material and any ongoing investigations before a final determination is made. For now, ABC’s public stance emphasizes care for those involved rather than immediate business concerns.
Representatives for the network and the production did not offer additional comment about whether the season might be rescheduled or how the company will handle unaired footage. As events develop, the network’s next steps will shape how, and if, the season reaches audiences.
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