ABC cancels Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season
Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” was canceled after a “domestic assault investigation” was revealed by Utah police.
“The Bachelorette” did not premiere on March 22 as initially promoted and it’s left many fans wondering: Will the show ever air?
There was speculation on the internet that Hulu would released the season despite the cancellation on March 19. Season 22 was removed from the air after a video of an altercation between lead Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen was released on Thursday, March 19, by TMZ.
News also broke on March 17 that Paul and Mortensen were being investigated in connection with a “blowup” while filming “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 5. TMZ broke the news that the investigation caused production to stop.
ABC could be out tens of millions of dollars if they don’t air Paul’s season, according to Variety.
What is happening with ‘The Bachelorette’?
“The Bachelorette” Season 22 was going to premiere on Sunday, March 22. Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” was canceled after TMZ released an old 2023 video showing an altercation between Paul and Mortensen.
When is ‘The Bachelorette’ airing?
As of March 2026, “The Bachelorette” Season 22 will not be airing. A representative for Disney Entertainment Television confirmed that ABC was not moving forward with the latest season.
It’s unclear if Season 22 will ever air.
As of March 23, “The Bachelorette” press site on ABC appears to still be down since March 19, with “Nothing here” listed when you click the link.
This season comes after the franchise skipped a year of “The Bachelorette” following Jenn Tran’s Season 21, which premiered on July 8, 2024.
It’s uncertain what the future of the show looks like following the cancellation of Season 22.
Did they really cancel ‘The Bachelorette’?
Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” was canceled after TMZ released an old 2023 video showing an altercation between Paul and Mortensen.
“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson told USA TODAY on Thursday, March 19.
Is ‘The Bachelorette’ still airing on Hulu?
TikTok users have been mistakenly thinking that the “Before the First Rose: Extended Cut,” which aired on March 15, is part of the first episode of Season 22.
The 39-minute special is under the Extras tab when you click on “The Bachelorette” on Hulu. Almost all of the former Bachelorettes offered guidance and support for the next lead ahead of the premiere.
This is not Season 22, Episode 1.
Did Hulu release ‘The Bachelorette’?
No. Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” is not on Hulu as of March 23.
Where can I watch ‘The Bachelorette’ 2026?
Although the new season won’t be premiering, you can catch up on old seasons of “The Bachelorette” on Hulu.
A subscription to Hulu costs $11.99 a month (or $119.99/year) for the ad-supported plan. Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu Premium costs $18.99 a month.
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