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Bachelorette Contestant Disputes Cawthorn; Season Pulled Amid Controversy

3/26/2026

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Brad Ledford, a contestant on ABC's The Bachelorette, disputed former GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn's claims about the 2014 crash that left him partially paralyzed.
The Bachelorette season was pulled days before airing over a video allegedly showing Taylor Frankie Paul abusing her ex-boyfriend.
Taylor Frankie Paul has faced legal issues, including a restraining order and custody loss.
Ledford expressed indifference about the cancellation, focusing on the well-being of those affected.

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Brad Ledford, a contestant on ABC's The Bachelorette, disputed former GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn's claims about the 2014 crash that left him partially paralyzed.
The Bachelorette season was pulled days before airing over a video allegedly showing Taylor Frankie Paul abusing her ex-boyfriend.
Taylor Frankie Paul has faced legal issues, including a restraining order and custody loss.
Ledford expressed indifference about the cancellation, focusing on the well-being of those affected.