Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on June 24 that ABC is discussing a mid‑July premiere for Taylor Frankie Paul’s season but has not finalized any schedule or issued an official announcement.
- ABC pulled the season in March after a leaked 2023 video showed a violent dispute between Paul and Dakota Mortensen and Disney said it would not move forward at that time.
- Production sources say editors continued post‑production work after the March pause, which executives and outlets interpret as keeping the option to air the season open.
- The network has been conducting audience testing to measure public reaction to Paul’s return and executives are watching her recent social‑media messages and legal developments including mutual restraining orders and court‑ordered custody steps.
- Industry reporting notes ABC faces large sunk costs if it permanently shelves the completed season, and any decision to air it could affect summer scheduling, brand reputation and the people involved in the show.