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ABC Pulls Bachelorette Season 22 Amid Violence Investigations

3/20/2026

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ABC removed promotional materials for The Bachelorette Season 22 amid domestic violence investigations involving Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok personality.
The network deleted the season trailer, cast bios, and promotional articles from its website, though some content remains on YouTube and TikTok.
Licensing fees are owed to Warner Bros. Unscripted TV regardless of release, risking tens of millions in potential losses if the season does not air.

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ABC removed promotional materials for The Bachelorette Season 22 amid domestic violence investigations involving Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok personality.
The network deleted the season trailer, cast bios, and promotional articles from its website, though some content remains on YouTube and TikTok.
Licensing fees are owed to Warner Bros. Unscripted TV regardless of release, risking tens of millions in potential losses if the season does not air.