American Idol makes a change in schedule after The Bachelorette was canceled by ABC. Read on for more details.
In a bid to fill the void left by The Bachelorette’s abrupt cancellation, ABC will air an American Idol rerun this week. The move provides a reprieve for fans and a new development in the network’s schedule.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette was pulled from ABC amid her domestic violence scandal and controversy. Ashowed her throwing chairs at ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in 2023, with one allegedly hitting her child nearby. The disturbing footage prompted the broadcasting network to take swift action. Paul’s season of The Bachelorette was scheduled to premiere on March 22, but ABC has pulled the show. Instead, a rerun of American Idol, featuring the Top 20 performances, Part 1, will air in its place. The network has yet to reveal plans for the timeslot moving forward, leaving room for potential changes, including the possibility of Idol airing twice a week starting March 30, 2026. A spokesperson from Disney Entertainment Television commented on the cancellation of The Bachelorette, saying, “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family (via The recent video has brought attention to Paul’s 2023 arrest for domestic violence in front of a minor. She previously spoke about the incident on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. As for American Idol, the Top 20 performances continue on March 23 with Part 2, followed by the Live Show on March 30, 2026.Sibanee Gogoi is an Entertainment and Pop Culture Writer at Evolve Media. Whether it's the hottest celebrity news or the latest in entertainment, she ably delivers engaging content that keeps readers informed. In her downtime, she’s either binge-watching the newest entertainment series and catching up on the latest celebrity tea to keep her content engaging for her readers.Netflix has acquired the rights to an upcoming drama that features a massive, star-studded cast. What do we know about…The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has broken a huge record. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day,…Ten violent horror movies from Lionsgate’s popular horror franchise have just been added to Netflix‘s expanding library. The iconic horror…A post-apocalyptic horror film featuring Cillian Murphy, which flopped at the box office following its release earlier this year, is…A television show starring Andy Samberg and Tim Robinson is officially set to hit Netflix today, bringing a hit comedy…Paramount Pictures has shared a new major update about its newest Sonic the Hedgehog movie. This will serve as the…ABC has pulled the latest season of The Bachelorette from its schedule. The latest season of The Bachelorette was supposed…Taylor Frankie Paul, who is currently being investigated for domestic violence, alongside her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen, opened up about the…Broadcast networks and streaming platforms confirmed several cancellations and ending decisions in March 2026. The updates involved scripted comedies and…The Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 15 release date and time is fast approaching. In the next episode, “Live or Die by Your…
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