ABC has indicated that it is “evaluating next steps,” but no timeline has been provided.
ABC pulls Bachelorette season over violence
ABC has abruptly pulled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette from its broadcast schedule following the emergence of previously unseen domestic violence footage involving one of the show’s participants. The decision, announced late Thursday, has sent shockwaves through fans of the long-running reality franchise and raised broader questions about vetting processes in unscripted television . According to network insiders, the footage—reported to have surfaced during final promotional preparations—depicts a past incident involving a contestant slated to appear prominently in the new season. While details remain limited, sources say the material was serious enough to prompt immediate internal review and ultimately halt the show’s rollout entirely. In a brief statement, ABC said it was “committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and responsibility” and that pulling the season was “the appropriate course of action given the circumstances.” The network did not confirm the ident…
