ABC is pulling the plug on Christmas with the Backstreet Boys … a late choice that comes instantly on the heels of Nick Carter being accused of sexual battery.

The band’s particular, “A Very Backstreet Vacation,” was set to air on ABC subsequent week, and featured all 5 singers — Nick, Brian, Howie, AJ and Kevin — however the community has canceled the airing … TMZ has confirmed.

The particular was shot final month in L.A., and, at this stage, can be full and able to air. ABC is not providing any clarification for the last-minute cancelation, however with the announcement coming lower than 24 hours after the lawsuit in opposition to Carter … it is fairly clear.

TMZ broke the story … Shannon Ruth sued the singer Thursday for sexual battery, saying she was 17 again in 2001 when was allegedly invited on his tour bus and given alcohol.

Based on authorized docs, Ruth — who’s autistic with cerebral palsy — was then sexually assaulted by Carter … and when she threatened to inform individuals about what he did, he allegedly referred to as her a “r******* little bitch” who nobody would imagine. She says she contracted HPV after the incident and is now in search of damages.