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The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

Summary

The Bachelorette canceled its new season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul after a video showed her allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend. The decision came just days before the scheduled premiere, due to concerns over her past behavior. ABC and Hulu were counting on Paul to revive the show's popularity.

Key Facts

  • Taylor Frankie Paul is a TikTok and reality TV star chosen for The Bachelorette.
  • A video surfaced showing her allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend.
  • ABC decided to cancel the new season three days before its premiere.
  • This was the first time in the show’s history that a season was canceled before airing.
  • ABC and Hulu had promoted Paul to help increase The Bachelorette's ratings.
  • Paul has over six million followers on TikTok and two million on Instagram.
  • Paul and her ex-boyfriend have a son together, and he was granted temporary custody.

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