Chris Harrison Will Not Host Upcoming Season of ‘The Bachelorette’

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A little over a week after declaring that he would be returning to The Bachelor franchise, Chris Harrison is now also out at least temporarily at The Bachelorette — ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon announced in a statement Friday that Harrison will not host the upcoming season.

The statement added that former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will pick up hosting duties for the show’s next season.

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Harrison stepped down from The Bachelor amid controversy. During an interview with The Bachelorette‘s first Black lead, Rachel Lindsay, Harrison had defended Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who had “liked” racist social media posts and attended an Antebellum-themed party. He later apologized and stated he was taking a hiatus.

“We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing,” ABC and Warner Horizon said in Friday’s statement. Harrison has said that he’s been working with a race educator and strategist, faith leaders and scholars to further educate himself.

“As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within The Bachelor franchise,” the statement continued, “we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) representation of our crew.”

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    GreenCupcake

    When I think of those shows, Chris Harrison is the guy I want to see. ABC will lose alot of viewers with the two who are so called replacing him. Feel he's being punished when he did apologize. GOD forgives, doesn't punish anyone. Shame on you ABC.

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    wolverine1070

    I think ABC is making a mistake. His comments were intended to cushion the criticism of a contestant. I predict his loss will do for this show what the change in 'Dancing With The Stars' did for that show. The result wasn't good. No impact for me as I'm not a viewer.

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    PurpleBug

    Chris Harrison hasn’t been treated fairly. He is part of the reason that The Bachelor has been a success. I won’t watch the show now.

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    Got Protection

    Laugh who cares, its scripted anyhow... so its a joke 🙂 Doesnt really matter