The Bachelorette Season 22 was a highly anticipated TV series starring Taylor Frankie Paul in the lead role. Season 2 of the American TV series was scheduled to premiere tonight, on March 22, 2026. However, Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen’s domestic assault row has caused worry regarding the premiere of the show. For the unversed, in September 2025, Taylor Frankie Paul was announced as the next lead of The Bachelorette. Now that people have been searching whether Season 22 is airing tonight, we’ve got you covered.
Is Taylor Frankie Paul starrer, The Bachelorette Season 22, airing tonight? Here’s what we know
While Taylor Frankie Paul’s fans were waiting to see her as the lead of The Bachelorette Season 22, the recent controversy involving Taylor and her ex, Dakota, impacted the show’s premiere. Yes, you read it right. ABC cancelled the show just three days before its premiere. According to the latest reports, ABC will rerun an old episode of American Idol Season 24. The 8th episode of American Idol Season 24 will air tonight from 8 pm to 10 pm ET. Originally, the episode aired on March 16, 2026, featuring the Top 20 contestants at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Speaking about the cancellation of the premiere of The Bachelorette Season 22, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said:
“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision not to move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”
