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Disney Bolsters Reality Slate with Dating, Dance, Crime Series

4/24/2026

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Disney Expands Reality

Rob Mills, Disney EVP, said Disney will keep its reality-TV slate and announced “Mormon Wives: Orange County” and a dating show.
Disney added the “Dancing with the Stars” spinoff “The Next Pro,” placed Maura Higgins on ABC’s dance roster, and launched “The Mob” with a $250,000 prize.
Hulu ordered an Erin Lee Carr documentary on Fox’s “The Swan” and slated a “Love Thy Nader” season with Brooks Nader and a Kardashian-produced series.

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ABC Pulls Bachelorette

ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season three days before its premiere amid a domestic-violence probe.
On April 14, prosecutors said Taylor Frankie Paul faces no charges because the claims are time-barred.
Dakota Mortensen denied the allegations and said he is prioritizing his child’s safety.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives resumed filming on April 22 without Taylor Frankie Paul or Dakota Mortensen.

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Disney Expands Reality

Rob Mills, Disney EVP, said Disney will keep its reality-TV slate and announced “Mormon Wives: Orange County” and a dating show.
Disney added the “Dancing with the Stars” spinoff “The Next Pro,” placed Maura Higgins on ABC’s dance roster, and launched “The Mob” with a $250,000 prize.
Hulu ordered an Erin Lee Carr documentary on Fox’s “The Swan” and slated a “Love Thy Nader” season with Brooks Nader and a Kardashian-produced series.

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