Taylor Frankie Paul‘s poorly distributed edition of The Bachelorette it’s not the only season of a reality TV show that never saw the light of day after the off-screen drama.
ABC announced in late 2025 that Paul will have more than 20 suitors for his heart in season 22 The Bachelorette. Before the season premiered in March 2026, news broke that Paul was with an estranged boyfriend Dakota Mortensen they were involved in an alleged domestic violence dispute one month earlier.
The controversy that allegedly led to Hulu’s season 5 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives temporary placement. After that, ABC chose not to continue with a 22nd season The Bachelorette as the future of the franchise remained unclear.
“Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to proceed with a new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and to focus on supporting the family,” a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television said. Us Weekly at that time.
Paul broke his silence that month, telling us, “There’s more context to everything, and it’s unfortunate. It’s been hard. And it’s not fun to be in this situation.”
The Bachelorette it’s not the only highly anticipated series that was released before the episodes aired. Peacock Real Housewives: The Ultimate Girls’ Journey faced problems in season 4, which was filmed in Morocco and appeared Vicki Gunvalson, Gretchen Rossi, Brandi Glanville, Camille Grammer Meyer, Phaedra Parks, Eva Marcille, Alex McCord again Caroline Manzo.
Production on the season wrapped in January 2023. That same month, multiple outlets reported that Glanville and Manzo had left the tour early after a reported incident in which Glanville was accused of kissing Manzo multiple times without her consent. Glanville took to social media to criticize allegations that her behavior was inappropriate, saying that she and Manzo were “highly intoxicated.”
Manzo, for his part, described the alleged relationship as “very abusive” when he appeared in 2023. Teddy Mellencamp again Tamra Judge‘s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast. He added that he would “never” do another season Ultimate Girls Trip or The Real Housewives of New Jersey before taking legal action.
“It was something I was done with and I’m glad I’m done with it, I left for a reason,” he said. “I always said that I shouldn’t go back, it would have to be a number that didn’t care about money for me to leave.”
Keep scrolling for more reality shows that were released before a single episode aired:
‘Welcome to the Neighborhood’
In 2005, ABC was cancelled Welcome to the neighborhood less than two weeks before its 2005 debut. The show, which faced controversy for its controversial premise, followed three small-town Texas families who judged seven different, non-traditional families competing for a dream home.
ABC released a statement about the series’ cancellation, saying, “Due to the sensitivity of the subject matter in the first few episodes we have decided not to air it at this time.”
‘I Like Money’ and ‘Megan Wants a Billion’
VH1 pulled both season 3 of the I like Money again Megan Wants A Million 2009 and thereafter Ryan Jenkins – who appeared in the programs – was a suspect in the murder of his wife, Jasmine Fiore.
Fiore was found dead in the suitcase and Jenkins was charged with murder. Jenkins eventually fled to Canada, where he was found dead by suicide.
“Due to the unfortunate circumstances, VH1 has postponed tomorrow’s broadcast. This is a tragic situation and our thoughts go out to the victim’s family,” read a statement from VH1.
‘Ev and Ocho’
VH1 also canceled Ev and Ocho 2012 onwards Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’an incident of domestic violence involving his wife at the time, Evelyn Lozada.
“Due to the negative events over the weekend and the seriousness of the allegations, VH1 is struggling. Ev and Ocho from its program and there are no current plans to broadcast it,” said a statement at the time.
Johnson was arrested on a charge of domestic abuse, and Lozada filed for divorce.
“I want to apologize to everyone for the recent events, I want to wish Evelyn the best but I will never say anything bad about her because I really love her to death,” said Johnson before he was sentenced to 30 days in prison. “I hope she gets the help she needs to overcome her issues. Domestic violence is not okay, and I hope my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well.”
‘Good Grief’
All life turned on the plug Good Grief in 2014 before its launch. This series focuses on the Family Mortuary in Fort Worth, Texas. The owners of the cold storage were arrested after many bodies were found that were beginning to decompose inside the facility, four Dondre Johnson again Rachel Hardy-Johnson He was charged with seven counts of abuse of a corpse.
“The program featuring the Johnson Family mortuary has not and will not be broadcast on Lifetime,” Lifetime’s former vice president of corporate communications and advertising said at the time. “These allegations are deeply troubling, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this situation.”
Dondre pleaded guilty to nine counts of abuse of a corpse and was sentenced to two years in prison related to the theft charges. Hardy-Johnson was sentenced to nearly two years in prison on charges unrelated to food stamps. It is not clear what happened in his case of torture.
‘Flip It Forward’
HGTV is canceled Flip It Forward in 2014 to answer the hosts David again Jason BenhamComments also appeared about LGBTQIA+ issues and abortion.
“HGTV is not moving forward with the Benham Brothers series at this time,” the network announced.
‘The Great American Baking Show’
ABC released season 3 of the The Great American Baking Show off air in 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment against judges Johnny Iuzzini. He denied allegations of inappropriate behavior, but ABC chose not to air episodes featuring Iuzzini.
“Due to the allegations we recently received, ABC has terminated its relationship with Johnny Iuzzini and will no longer air the remaining episodes of The Great American Baking Show,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement at the time. “ABC takes matters such as those described in these allegations very seriously and has come to the conclusion that they violate our ethical standards.”
‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’
Bravo has yet to release a 4th season The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip following an alleged incident involving Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville. After filming, Glanville denied the allegations.
“The safety and security of the cast and crew during filming is of the utmost importance and we take all reports seriously,” Peacock said in a statement. “In this case, the manufacturer has immediately launched a comprehensive review and is taking appropriate measures.”
‘The Bachelorette’
Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette was days away from airing before news broke of a domestic violence dispute between the reality star and Dakota Mortensen’s boyfriend.
Season 22 of The Bachelorette was eventually canceled when footage surfaced of a 2023 incident between Paul and Mortensen. In the video, Paul was seen throwing chairs at Mortensen while his daughter was crying in the background. (This is the same scene explored in season 1 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.)
