Should Emmanuel Acho Replace Chris Harrison on ‘The Bachelor?’ (POLL)

Martin Smith
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Should Emmanuel Acho Replace Chris Harrison on ‘The Bachelor?’ (POLL)
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The Bachelor After the Final Rose had plenty of drama. There was Rachael Kirkconnell‘s evident heartbreak, of her own making, Michelle Young‘s need for closure (though of course we assume she’s over it, having been announced as one of two new stars of The Bachelorette), and Matt James candid talk about the pressure he felt as the first Black Bachelor. But one of the night’s biggest talking points was Emmanuel Acho stepping in for longtime host Chris Harrison.

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The former NFL star, who’s now an analyst for Fox Sports, was drafted to replace Harrison, who took a hiatus in response to the flack he received for defending Rachael’s racist social media activities. In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Acho had promised the special “will be the most uncomfortable conversation in Bachelor franchise history. You’re now mixing love, which is one of the strongest emotions, along with racial tension, which is one of the most toxic and volatile topics of our current day.”

True to his word, Acho asked Michelle her thoughts on Harrison defending Rachael, and pressed Rachael on her controversial social media activity, including a photo showing her attending an antebellum plantation party. He also opened up about his own experiences of racial prejudice, and talked to James about the pressure he was under.

For Bachelor Nation fans it was surely a strange experience seeing someone other than Harrison guide the show.

After the show ended he tweeted: That’s a wrap! Until next time!”

There has been no word yet who will host The Bachelor moving forward. Harrison has said, “I plan to be back and I want to be back,” but it’s unclear, if it happens, what his participation will look like.

The Twitterverse, of course, had their own opinions on the matter. And in terms of Acho, most of them were  positive:

Should Emmanuel get the job permanently? Take our poll below, and let us know in the comments what you think!

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    CyanCherries

    Emmanuel comes off as pompous, arrogant and obviously blinded to his own shortcomings throughout his life. We all make mistakes, we grow from them in our own ways over time. What is Emmanuel studying and working on to correct this glaring character flaw? How is this acceptable or ok? How about a little grace and forgiveness Emmanuel?! Give me Chris any day!

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    PurpleBottleOpener

    Don't care for him. Pretty pompous and full of him self. Oh and he should get suit that fits. The one last night was 2 sizes to small and looked bad.

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    BlueFlower

    It isn't the same without Chris! bring back Chris!!.. I totally skipped channels he came off arrogant for sure.. How about some more latinas, mexican, hispanic people if you want to make it a race issue.... People make mistakes.. they owned up to it.. Mexicans go thru the same racism as other people.

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    PurpleCorn

    p.s. Chris was far superior as a host and loved by all...

    we all say things we shouldn't have and suddenly it's all judged to the point of

    extreme white/black...sad

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    GreenCarrot

    Absolutely not. To take it to a level that you have taken it hey, it's disgusting. How ashamed are you that you would use this platform to make such horrible accusations? You have lost a dedicated watcher for good. Such a disgrace. He is not a welcome person and is extremely arrogant and condescending. I am so disappointed in the actions of these people. You want a show join BET.

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    PurpleCorn

    I was waiting for his clothes to split open...why was he wearing such an outfit that looked like he outgrew it?

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    CyanPumpkin

    No I will no longer watch...Chris Harrison needs to stay

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    RedFlask

    Emmanuel did a horrible job. It was hard to watch. They just sat there and didn’t say anything. He was arrogant and I agree with everyone else he had a suit on that was way to little for him. I will not watch this show without Chris Harrison. He made this show. He apologized for his comment. This has been blowed way out of place. Chris doesn’t deserve what he has been put through. This show use to be so fun to watch for so many people. They have taken all this to a whole new level that is uncalled for. Rachel Lindsey was looking for some fame and made this something it didn’t need to be. There was a reason the whole world watched this show faithfully every week. It was because of what Chris Harrison made it to be. If they want a show with all these other host then start another show but let the rest of the world have the old Bachelor the way it use to be and with Chris Harrison.

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    PurplePizza

    I have never fast forwarded let alone hardly watched an after the final rose !! It’s one thing for equality but for blacks trying to make everything about them !!! Is bull!! Why the hell does the replacement for Chris Harrison have a right to say that she’s ignorant !! Chris has never done that to anyone !! If things don’t change , like I said before you will lose viewers n the show!!! Stop ganging up on Rachel !!! My husband even says she just wanted to be on tv probably when she was at that party she didn’t do it to be racist !!! Get over yourself Emmanuel n you really need to stop inferring black man black this !!! You are the one that is separating the races !! Bc you choose to say different colors !!!

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    OliveBeer

    Another thought: inclusion includes other cultural groups, too! The Bachelor did a great job of highlighting deaf culture this season:)

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    OliveUmbrella

    I want Chris Harrison! It was hard to watch The final rose, no one can replace Chris!

    We love Chris and want him back now.

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    OliveBeer

    This is no longer the Bachelor show I have watched from the beginning. Without Chris Harrison, you have nothing. It should not be about race. I stand by Dr. Martin Luther King...we should be known by the content of our character, not our skin color. Not interested in the direction the show is headed. Won’t be watching.

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    PurpleBlowdryer

    Absolutely not!!!!!

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    GoldBlowdryer

    IF CHRIS COMES BACK, I COME BACK! I have been a loyal viewer since episode one. I am very disappointed in the direction the show is going and I will no longer be a viewer without Chris Harrison. Thank you Chris Harrison for many years of wonderful entertainment.

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    OrangeMagnet

    You know all the people commenting hate are white! If you don’t realize the issues they greatly discussed tonight, I’m afraid you’re part of the problem. Absolutely embarrassing reading the comments. Emmanuel was so kind, hot af (did NOT mind the well fitting suit), steered the conversation when needed and gave Matt space when he was obviously hurting.

    Dear white people: you’re part of the problem. Be patient and listen to the people saying they are hurt. What’s so hard about that?

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    PurpleCocktail

    No because I don’t believe in cancel culture and I will not watch without Chris. I believe we need change but not canceling someone for their own thoughts. Educate people so they can better understand and learn, don’t oust them for the their beliefs. That just creates more divide that we don’t need in these uncertain times.

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    CyanCandy

    I’ve never really been a fan of the show, but I LOVE Emmanuel Acho, so if he’s hosting, I’m watching!

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      OrangeMagnet

      Same! I loved him! So jolly