India, March 20 -- ABC has cancelled the upcoming season of the dating show The Bachelorette following domestic violence allegations involving its newly announced star, Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision came after footage surfaced on Thursday showing Paul in a physical altercation with her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen.

"In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of 'The Bachelorette' at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family," a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson told NBC News.

The season had been scheduled to premiere on Sunday.

The clip, reportedly recorded by Mortensen, appears to show Paul pushing and kicking him as he repeatedl...