'Bachelorette' Drama Just Cost Disney Millions
Summary
The latest season of the television show "The Bachelorette" was canceled by Disney due to a domestic violence incident involving a cast member, Taylor Frankie Paul. The cancellation is expected to cost Disney millions of dollars, as the show was set to air soon, impacting production costs and advertising revenue.Key Facts
- Disney canceled the new season of "The Bachelorette" after a video showed Taylor Frankie Paul involved in a domestic violence incident.
- Paul was charged with misdemeanors, including assault and domestic violence in 2023.
- The cancellation was unexpected and occurred just days before the season was set to premiere.
- Disney's decision will result in financial loss, potentially tens of millions of dollars, according to reports.
- Each episode of "The Bachelorette" reportedly costs about $2 million to produce.
- The cancellation will affect planned advertising and a related podcast.
- "The Bachelorette" typically runs between nine and 13 episodes per season.
- Disney will air a rerun of "American Idol" in place of the canceled show.
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