Instagram/Taylor Frankie Paul Celebrity ABC cancels The Bachelorette days before premiere after domestic violence video surfaces involving Taylor Frankie Paul. Network statement inside. March 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - In a dramatic and unprecedented move, ABC has pulled the plug on the upcoming season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul just days before its scheduled premiere. The network's decision, announced on March 19, 2026, comes in direct response to a newly surfaced video depicting a domestic violence incident involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota.