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From the moment that Taylor Frankie Paul was cast as the Bachelorette, fans of the franchise questioned the wisdom of that decision.
Turns out the skeptics were completely right!
In an unprecedented move, ABC has canceled Paul’s season just days before it was set to premiere.
The decision, of course, was the result of video that showed Taylor attacking Dakota Mortensen, at one point hurling chairs at him, one of which struck her five-year-old daughter.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans knew about the incident years ago, and ABC didn’t want to listen to their warnings about Taylor.
Now, the network stands to lose an astonishing $30 million as a result of its fractured partnership with Paul (per The Hollywood Reporter).
That figure reflects the full cost of production — including filming, travel, crew, marketing, and post-production — all of which (except for post-production) had already been completed before the network made the decision to shelve the season.
In other words, this isn’t a matter of stopping something mid-production. Filming was all but finished. The show was mostly ready to air. And now, it may never be seen.
At this stage, ABC has not announced any plans to air the season in a different format — or at all.
They’re just scrapping an entire season of a show that costs about $2 million per episode.
In addition to all the ad revenue they stand to lose, the Disney-owned network will also lose out on all the show’s sponsored content deals:
The airlines and hotels that we see during the travel segments, the clothes Taylor wore — most of that was provided for free by brands who just wanted the exposure.
Now, they’ll be expecting to be compensated some other way — likely with cash.
The network could attempt to recoup some of the losses through insurance or by repurposing footage, but reports suggest there is no clear or immediate solution that would offset a financial hit of this magnitude.
Despite the fact that the incident had been publicly known before Paul was cast, the emergence of the video itself appears to have been the tipping point.
And with advertisers, affiliates, and viewers all watching closely, the decision carries consequences that go far beyond the bottom line.
Obviously, pulling the season was necessary given the circumstances.
After all, it’s hard to believe that fans would’ve tuned in every week and rooted for a woman with well-documented violent tendencies to find and marry the man of her dreams.
And in all likelihood, the show would’ve continued to lose advertisers, as well as viewers.
Still, it’s not hard to see why execs hesitated to cancel the season.
After all, Taylor’s not the only one involved in the making of this series.
Now, if producers cast one of her suitors as next season’s Bachelor, no one will know who he is. And Doug Mason, the man who proposed to Taylor, won’t get his moment in the spotlight.
Which is a shame, as he didn’t get much else out of his time on the show. Sources say he and Paul have already broken up.
Truly, a season in which there were no winners.
ABC to Lose $30 Million By Canceling Taylor Frankie Paul’s … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette has been canceled by ABC.
Network execs made the controversial move after video of Paul assaulting then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen went viral on Thursday.
The situation stunned many — including, it seems, Taylor’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives castmates, who are now speaking out about the situation:
“My personal history as a survivor makes it impossible for me to stay silent. I stand firmly against domestic violence in any form.” Layla Taylor wrote on her Instagram Story (via People).
Shortly after Taylor sounded off, her Secret Lives costar Miranda McWhorter offered her own two cents:
“I’ve honestly been a little at a loss for words trying to process this all. Everything has been really heavy to see. Domestic violence and abuse of any kind is something I take very seriously,” McWhorter wrote, adding:
“As a human, and especially a mother, I cannot support that kind of behavior. My heart is with the children in this and I hope they’re safe, supported, and surrounded by love.”
The video that led ABC to pull Taylor’s season — a decision that’s expected to cost the network tens of millions of dollars — was bad enough.
But today, we learned that Dakota has accused Taylor of assaulting him two more times in February of this year.
The first fight allegedly broke out while Dakota was visiting Taylor and their 2-year-old son at her home.
Dakota claims that Taylor choked him, shoved him into a window, and struck him at least once.
Mortensen says he called 911 for help, but that Taylor “pressured and manipulated” him into falsely telling the dispatcher that their son was sick and ending the call.
He claims that Taylor’s “aggressive behavior” continued from there, so he took the child home for his safety.
Elsewhere in his filing, he claims that the aggression continued the following night when Taylor threw his phone at a wall and tried to physically prevent him from leaving her house.
Despite the mounting evidence against her, Taylor continues to maintain that she is the victim in this situation.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” Paul said through a spokesperson, adding (via People):
“After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.
“There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives.”
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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The world is mourning the loss of a true icon.
As we previously reported, Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86.
Just hours after his family announced that Norris passed away peacefully in Hawaii, tributes have poured in from all over the world.
Towering figures in the worlds of movies sports, and politics have all offered fond reminiscences on the man who inspired a million memes.
Here are some of the most moving tributes from many of Chuck’s famous friends”
“I had a great time working with Chuck. He was All American in every way. Great man and my condolences to his wonderful family,” Sylvester Stallone wrote on Instagram.
“Chuck Norris is the champ… I always looked up to him as a role model. Someone who had the respect, humility and strength it takes to be a man. We will miss you, my friend,” added Dolph Lundgren.
“RIP to the legend Chuck Norris… My all time favorite,” shared Guy Fieri in a brief but heartfelt message.
“Sara and I were deeply saddened… Chuck brought martial arts and the warmth of his character to millions,” wrote Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Just heard that the Legend — The Man — Mr. Chuck Norris has passed away… a life changing and treasured experience,” shared Joe Piscopo.
“Prayers up for the family, friends and fans… Rest in Peace Walker, Texas Ranger,” wrote former NFL star Robert Griffin III.
“Texas has lost a legend… He embodied the toughness, grit, and patriotism that makes Texas supreme,” said Greg Abbott.
“Today we say goodbye to a true American icon… Chuck helped shape a generation,” added Congressman Wesley Hunt, emphasizing the impact Norris had beyond film and television.
The outpouring of grief speaks to more than just a successful career.
For many, Norris represented strength, discipline, and a larger-than-life presence that extended well beyond the screen.
Those who knew him best are confident that that legacy will endure.
Our thoughts go out to Chuck Norris’ loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Chuck Norris Tributes: Sylvester Stallone, Guy Fieri, Benjamin Netanyahu Honor Fallen Icon was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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