Reality TV show canceled before any episodes aired

tyler frankie paulinfamous unaired version bachelorette This isn’t the only season of a reality show that never happened after behind-the-scenes drama.

ABC announced in late 2025 that Paul would be ending 20 potential suitors compete For Her Heart Season 22 bachelorette. Ahead of the season’s scheduled premiere in March 2026, news broke that Paul and his on-again, off-again boyfriend Dakota Mortensen A month ago, they were involved in an alleged domestic violence dispute.

The alleged altercation reportedly led to the fifth season of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is suspended. ABC has since chosen not to continue Season 22 bachelorette As the future of the franchise remains unclear.

“In light of the new video just released today, we have decided not to move forward with a new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time and our focus is on supporting the family,” a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television said. us weekly then.

That same month, Paul broke his silence, telling Us , “There’s more context to everything, which is unfortunate. It’s tough. It sucks to be in this position.”

bachelorette This isn’t the only highly anticipated series to be pulled before the series even airs. peacock’s Real Housewives: The Ultimate Girls Trip The fourth season, which was filmed in Morocco and featured Vicki Gunvalson / Gretchen Rossi / Brandi Glanville / Camille Grammer Meyer / Phaedra Parks / Eva Marcil / Alex McCord and Caroline Manzo.

Production on the show ends in January 2023. That same month, multiple media outlets reported that Glanville and Manzo left the trip early after an incident in which he allegedly kissed Manzo multiple times without Manzo’s consent. Glanville took to social media to slam suggestions that she acted inappropriately, saying she and Manzo were “both drunk.”

Manzo, for his part, described the alleged interaction as “very painful” during a 2023 appearance Teddy Mellencamp and judge tamra‘s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast. She added that she “never would” do another season Ultimate Girls Trip or real housewives of new jersey Before taking legal action.

“It’s something I’ve done and I’m happy to have done it. I left for a reason,” she said. “I always said for me to go back, it would have to be a financially irresponsible number.”

Keep scrolling to see other reality shows that were pulled before a single episode aired:

“Welcome to the neighborhood”

In 2005, ABC canceled welcome to the neighborhood less than two weeks Before the premiere in 2005. The show, which has faced backlash for its controversial premise, follows three conservative Texas suburban families as they judge seven different non-traditional families competing for their dream home.

ABC issued a statement regarding the cancellation, saying “Due to the sensitivity of the subject matter of earlier episodes, we have decided not to air the series at this time.”

“I Love Money” and “Meghan Wants a Millionaire”

VH1 pulled season 3 i love money and Meghan wants a millionaire after 2009 Ryan Jenkins – who appears on the show – is a suspect in the murder of his wife, Jasmine.

Fiore was found dead in a suitcase, and Jenkins was later charged with murder. Jenkins eventually fled to Canada, where he was found dead by suicide.

“Due to the unfortunate circumstances, VH1 has postponed any future broadcasts. This is a tragic situation and our condolences go out to the victim’s family,” a statement from VH1 read.

“Yves and Ocho”

VH1 also canceled Efe and Ojo after 2012 Chad “Ochocinco” JohnsonA domestic violence incident involving his then-wife, Evelyn Lozada.

“Due to the unfortunate events that occurred over the weekend and the seriousness of the allegations, VH1 is canceling the series Efe and Ojo The network said in a statement at the time that it had “no current plans to air it.”

Johnson arrested on charges Domestic violence misdemeanor, Losada filed for divorce.

“I want to apologize to everyone for what happened recently. I wish Evelyn the best and would never say a bad word about her because I love her to death,” Johnson said before being sentenced to 30 days in jail. “I sincerely hope he will seek help to overcome his difficulties. Domestic violence is not okay and I hope my stance will help encourage other women to break their silence.”

“So sad”

Unplugged for life so sad Before the premiere in 2014. The show centers on the Johnson Family Mortuary in Fort Worth, Texas. Morgue owner arrested after multiple decomposing bodies found in morgue Dondre Johnson and Rachel Hardy-Johnson Charged with seven counts of abuse of a corpse.

“A show featuring the Johnson family mortuary has not and will not air on Lifetime,” Lifetime’s former vice president of corporate communications and publicity said at the time. “These allegations are deeply disturbing and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this situation.”

Dondell pleaded guilty to nine counts of abuse of a corpse and was sentenced to two years in prison for felony theft. Meanwhile, Hardy-Johnson was sentenced to nearly two years in prison on unrelated food stamps charges. It’s unclear exactly what happened in her corpse abuse case.

“Flip forward”

HGTV Canceled flip forward Reply to host in 2014 david and Jason BenhamComments about LGBTQIA+ issues and abortion have resurfaced.

“HGTV will not continue airing episodes of The Benham Brothers at this time,” the network announced.

“The Great American Baking Show”

ABC pulled season 3 great american baking show Off the air in 2017 amid sexual harassment allegations against a judge Johnny Uchini. He has denied accusations of inappropriate behavior, but ABC has chosen not to air episodes featuring Iuchini.

“In light of recent allegations brought to our attention, ABC has terminated its relationship with Johnny Iuzzini and will not air remaining episodes of The Great American Baking Show,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement at the time. “ABC takes the issues described in the allegations very seriously and has concluded that they violate our standards of conduct.”

“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip”

Bravo Season 4 Not Yet Released real housewives ultimate girls trip following an alleged incident involving Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville. After the filming, Glanville denied the accusations.

“The safety of cast and crew while filming is extremely important and we take all reports seriously,” Peacock said in a statement. “In response to this situation, production immediately launched a comprehensive review and is taking appropriate action.”

“Bachelorette”

Just days into Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette , news is breaking about an alleged domestic violence dispute between the reality star and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.

The Bachelorette Season 22 was ultimately canceled when footage of an incident between Paul and Mortensen surfaced in 2023. In the video, Paul throws a chair at Mortensen while her daughter cries in the background. (This is the same incident explored in the first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.)