RUMOR ROP Battle Behind The Scenes Over CUT Storylines LOL

Part of me doesn't believe this rumor but another part hopes it's true just so I can laugh so hard at it. The entire series should be cut.
https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/08/28/rumor-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-producers-and-editors-arguing-over-cutting-numenorean-and-elven-storylines-for-season-2/