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Taylor Frankie Paul Reacts to Her ‘Bachelorette’ Season Being Pulled: “Very Grateful for ABC’s Support”

What happened

ABC has canceled Season 22 of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a video surfaced showing her throwing objects at her ex-boyfriend. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is currently involved in a domestic assault investigation with her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Paul responded by saying she's 'very grateful for ABC's support' in the decision.

Why people care
This marks a rare instance of a major network pulling an entire reality TV season due to domestic violence concerns. The situation highlights ongoing questions about background checks and duty of care in reality television casting.
The takes
Network supporters say

ABC made the responsible decision by prioritizing safety and taking domestic violence allegations seriously. The network showed proper judgment in pulling content that could normalize or glamorize harmful behavior, even at significant financial cost.

Critics say

The cancellation raises questions about ABC's vetting process and why Paul was cast despite apparent red flags. Some argue the network should have conducted more thorough background checks before investing in production and putting participants at potential risk.

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