Instagram/Taylor Frankie Paul & Dak Celebrity ABC cancels Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season, replacing it with American Idol reruns after a controversial video surfaces. March 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - ABC has revised its programming schedule following the cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette. The 22nd season, centered on Taylor's journey handing out roses, was initially set to premiere on Sunday, March 22. However, instead of debuting this new season, ABC aired a rerun of American Idol season 20 in that time slot.