ABC Reality Series on Hold, Not Returning for Summer 2025
Fans of The Bachelorette have some bad news, as the latest season of The Bachelor is currently airing on ABC. The dating reality series will not return
tvseriesfinale.comHere’s the latest I can share based on current reporting up to early 2026.
- Summary: ABC canceled or paused The Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul in March 2026 after a domestic-violence-related video surfaced, and the network said it would not move forward with that season at that time. This effectively halted the planned 22nd season from airing in the near term.[3][7][9]
- Status as of May 2026: There has been considerable speculation about whether the franchise could resume in the future, with mixed signals from outlets about a potential revival versus an outright end to that particular iteration, but no confirmed new season announced by ABC as of now.[5][3]
- Context: The decision followed public reporting about legal and domestic-violence allegations involving the season’s lead, which ABC cited as the reason to pause and not move forward with the season at that time.[7][9]
Key sources you can check for the most current updates:
- ABC News and affiliated outlets ongoing coverage of The Bachelorette and any new statements from ABC.[6][9]
- Entertainment trade outlets and major outlets reporting on the status and potential revival discussions for the franchise.[2][7]
If you’d like, I can monitor new developments and summarize any announcements from ABC or major trades as they come in, or pull the latest headlines from specific outlets. Would you prefer ongoing updates or a one-off refresh when a new official decision is announced?