'The Bachelorette' With Taylor Frankie Paul Is CANCELLED—Shandy Weighs In - Ep 454

'The Bachelorette' With Taylor Frankie Paul Is CANCELLED—Shandy Weighs In - Ep 454

From Dear Shandy by Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine

March 23, 2026 · 1h 18m · Episode 454

About this episode

Shandy discusses the abrupt cancellation of The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul and answers listener questions about the situation.

Just 3 days before its scheduled premiere, The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul was abruptly cancelled. Many of you wanted to hear Shandy's take on the news and the shocking reason why. So today, in lieu of the Bachelorette Premiere recap that was meant to drop today, they're answering your burning questions Q&A style. Thanks to our sponsors! - Text SHANDY to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://Ollie.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get 60% off your first box today! - Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for up to 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:23 - Shandy’s Honest Thoughts When Taylor Was Announced As Bachelorette 12:15 - How Did ABC Rationalize Casting Taylor? 19:10 - Did You See This Coming? 19:38 - Were You Looking Forward To Recapping Taylor’s Season? 20:07 - Thoughts On Whether Or Not Dakota “Instigated” And Strategized The Video Release 21:16 - Could Taylor’s Behavior Be…

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Hosts: Sharleen Joynt, Andy Levine

Guest: Taylor Frankie Paul

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