@rasterman When it was announced there was a bit of drama behind the scenes.

It was announced before it was green-lit internally, to pressure Iger to let it happen.
I don't think he liked that.
Kathline and her disciple may have crossed a line, and needed to be humiliated.

Notice that other shows like Kenobi were just quietly cancelled, or just not have another season announced.
This one got article after article.
Salt on the wound.
And make no mistake, all these outlets are rags, half of them under Disney's control.