**ABC Pulls "The Bachelorette" from Schedule Amid Domestic Dispute Scandal** On Thursday, ABC announced the decision not to air the current season of "The Bachelorette," hours after a video of a 2023 domestic dispute between lead Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, leaked online. This move has sent shockwaves through Bachelor Nation, with many questioning the future of the franchise. Former "Bachelorette" lead Rachel Lindsay was visibly shaken when the news broke while she was recording an episode of the "Bachelor Party" podcast on Spotify. Lindsay, who competed on Season 21 of "The Bachelor" before becoming the lead of Season 13 of "The Bachelorette," was set to discuss the new season but was interrupted by the announcement. Her reaction was a testament to the severity of the situation. "I think it's over," Lindsay stated, visibly upset. "I was trying to think of a scenario where it could be different. Because this isn't just, 'Oh, we put it all on a person. This person did this.' This is the system that allowed this to happen." Lindsay questioned the decision to feature Paul as the lead, citing the system's failure to vet her background properly. "The name 'Bachelorette,' 'Bachelor' is tainted at this point. How do you move forward past that? You can't." Lindsay also expressed concern for the cast and crew members who would be affected by the cancellation. "How do you trust this name, 'Bachelor,' 'Bachelorette,' that has meant something to people, moving forward? You don't. You already questioned it when you moved Taylor Frankie Paul over [from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives']. Now it is completely destroyed. Like, why did you guys think this was okay? That's the question that needs to be answered." The controversy surrounding Paul's past has been building for some time. In 2023, she was arrested for allegedly hitting, choking, and throwing chairs at Mortensen. She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault and was on probation at the time of the incident. The police report was public, but video of the incident was never released until Thursday. Lindsay also highlighted the potential consequences of the cancellation, stating, "I think you also have to acknowledge that so many people are about to lose their jobs, and that's the irresponsible part too, with the network." She emphasized that the industry is already facing slim pickings for new shows and job opportunities, making the cancellation even more devastating. The cancellation of "The Bachelorette" comes just three days after "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" paused filming of Season 5 due to new allegations of domestic violence from both Paul and Mortensen. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the franchise will move forward in the wake of this scandal.