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Grant Ellis supports ABC decision to cancel The Bachelorette

Sandy Verma | March 21, 2026 9:24 AM CST

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Former Bachelor Grant Ellis has shared his reaction to ABC’s decision to cancel season 22 of The Bachelorette.
He also acknowledged the disappointment of fans who had been eagerly waiting for the new season, which was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22.
Grant Ellis previously appeared on season 21 of The Bachelorette before becoming part of season 29 of The Bachelor in 2025.

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Former Bachelor Grant Ellis has shared his reaction to ABC’s decision to cancel season 22 of The Bachelorette.

Just three days before the scheduled premiere of the new season, ABC announced on March 19 that the show would not air. The upcoming season featured Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead.

The cancellation came after domestic violence allegations surfaced against Paul, leading the network to take immediate action.

Speaking to TMZ, Ellis described the situation as “unfortunate” but supported the network’s decision. He said ABC “needed to take a stance” and believed the move was the right one.

Ellis added that airing the season could have created confusion and mixed reactions among viewers. According to him, canceling the show was the correct step from a moral standpoint, even though it may take time for the network to recover.

He also acknowledged the disappointment of fans who had been eagerly waiting for the new season, which was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22.

Grant Ellis previously appeared on season 21 of The Bachelorette before becoming part of season 29 of The Bachelor in 2025.

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