Searxng/Taylor Frankie Paul Celebrity Taylor Frankie Paul's historic Bachelorette season was canceled 3 days before premiere. Discover why ABC reversed its unprecedented casting choice. March 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - Taylor Frankie Paul was set to make history as the lead on the 22nd season of The Bachelorette, but ABC abruptly canceled her season just three days before its scheduled premiere. The decision came after a series of controversies surrounding Paul, which ultimately caused the network to reconsider their unconventional casting choice.