Taylor Frankie Paul will still collect her full fee for despite the series being abruptly pulled.
The reality star had already completed filming and taken part in much of the promotional rollout before the project was shelved.
Insiders told TMZ her contract stipulates payment for services rendered, meaning she is entitled to the full sum after fulfilling her obligations.
While the exact figure remains unclear, sources indicate her earnings fall somewhere in the low-to-mid six-figure range, consistent with past leads on the franchise.
The payout is expected to be covered by Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind the production.
The decision to axe the season followed the resurfacing of footage tied to a 2023 case involving Paul and her then-partner Dakota Mortensen.
Taylor Frankie Paul will still collect her full fee for The Bachelorette despite the series being abruptly pulled
The decision to axe the season followed the resurfacing of footage tied to a 2023 domestic violence case involving Paul and her then-partner Dakota Mortensen
The video emerged online just days before the planned premiere, sparking swift action behind the scenes.
Sources say the controversy led network executives to scrap the show despite it being fully produced and ready to air.
