ABC canceled The Bachelorette season twenty-two after footage surfaced showing lead Taylor Frankie Paul assaulting Dakota Mortensen.The 2023 incident resulted in aggravated assault charges and a plea deal for Paul, who now faces a protective order and loss of custody.Mortensen was granted sole temporary custody of their son while the network investigates the breach of contract and background vetting.Contestants and production partners are considering legal action against
ABC and
Warner Bros. Discovery regarding the unsafe environment.