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Disney Cancels Bachelorette Season Amid Domestic Violence Controversy

3/24/2026

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Disney's ABC network canceled the season of The Bachelorette featuring Taylor Frankie Paul, a contestant, after a video showed her attacking her ex-partner.
The incident raised concerns about domestic violence and prompted an investigation by Draper City police.
Disney invested about $5 million per episode and planned extensive marketing.
The controversy sparked discussions about Disney executives' decision-making, and advertisers have begun withdrawing, with implications for Paul’s career.

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Disney's ABC network canceled the season of The Bachelorette featuring Taylor Frankie Paul, a contestant, after a video showed her attacking her ex-partner.
The incident raised concerns about domestic violence and prompted an investigation by Draper City police.
Disney invested about $5 million per episode and planned extensive marketing.
The controversy sparked discussions about Disney executives' decision-making, and advertisers have begun withdrawing, with implications for Paul’s career.