Chris Harrison announced today that he is stepping aside from The Bachelor franchise due to the comments he made on Extra this week. The host defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. She was criticized for attending a party at a plantation owner’s house with several people dressed up in racist outfits back in 2018.
At the time of the interview, she had not spoken out. Therefore, the host was defending her by saying that we should wait until we hear from her before attacking her.
Rachel Lindsay, a former Bachelorette who was interviewing him, explained to him what he was saying was wrong. After the interview, she announced that she was not renewing her contract with the franchise.
Two days ago, Kirkconnell released a statement on Instagram, and people are still not happy with her.
Today, Harrison released his statement and what actions he plans on taking to better himself.
Hello everyone,
I have spent the last few days listening to the pain my words have caused, and I am deeply remorseful. My ignorance did damage to my friends, colleagues and strangers alike. I have no one to blame but myself for what I said and the way I spoke. I set standards for myself, and have not met them. I feel that with every fiber of my being. Now, just as I taught my children to stand up, and to own their actions, I will do the same.
By excusing historical racism, I defended it. I invoked the term “woke police,” which is unacceptable. I am ashamed over how uninformed I was. I was so wrong.
To the Black community, to the BIPOC community: I am so sorry. My words were harmful. I am listening, and I truly apologize for my ignorance and any pain it caused you. I want to give my heartfelt thanks to the people from these communities who I’ve had enlightening conversations with over the past few days, and I am so grateful to those who have reached out to help me on my path to anti-racism.
This historic season of The Bachelor should not be marred or overshadowed by my mistakes or diminished by my actions. To that end, I have consulted with Warner Bros. and ABC and will be stepping aside for a period of time and will not join for the After the Final Rose special. I am dedicated to getting educated on a more profound and productive level than ever before. I want to ensure our cast and crew members, to my friends, colleagues and our fans: this is not just a moment, but a commitment to much greater understanding that I will actively make every day.
From here I can only try to evolve and be a better man, and I humble myself before all of you. I hope I will again live up to the expectations you all rightfully have for me and the expectations I have for myself.
Is this enough to save his job or do you think he has given out his last rose?
No word who will fill in for him for the After the Final Rose special.
Chris Harrison has been hosting The Bachelor and its spinoffs for almost 20 years. Is he ready to move on? There have been rumors, and some are suggesting that Bartender Wells Adams should replace him.
When People sat down with Sarah Hyland’s fiancé, they asked him about the gossip. “No. It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” he said. “First of all, Chris isn’t going anywhere. He’s got the best job in Hollywood.”
Personally, I would not mind if there is a change-up. Nothing against Harrison; I just like Adams ever since I watched him on Worst Cooks of America: Celebrity Edition. He is funny and likable. Although, I wonder if his fiancée would let him be around all of those women?
Mike Fleiss and Mark Burnett are two of the biggest reality show producers in showbusiness. Their next show might be to find out which Bachelor will the Survivor in their fight.
That is because Fleiss tweeted, “@MarkBurnettTV is a criminal and a fake Christian!” Those are some fighting words, and I can’t wait to hear what Burnett, the man that gave us Donald Trump, has to say.
Probably nothing because those people are all talk, but no bite. If the two men took their battle to the ring, I think Fleiss would win. However, if they took it to the bank, then I think Barnett would be the victor.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are not filming in their normal mansion. Therefore, the owners are looking for ways to make money. How are they going to do that? They put their 10-acre property on Airbnb.
For just $5,999 a night you will have full access to Villa de la Vina. The famed mansion has 7 bedrooms and 8 baths to choose from. Along with “one of the most famous pools in the world, two jacuzzis, a pool table, handcrafted furniture, eye-popping views, and enormous outdoor space.”
However, you are not allowed to throw any parties or events while you are there. If you do, they will kick you out with no refund.
It also does not include any contestants from the dating series. Although, I am sure you can buy at least one of them for the night!
There are also a lot of rules to follow. To see what they are, then click here!
ABC announced today when their unscripted shows will be back in 2021.
They are going to start it off on January 4th with their first African-American Bachelor Matt James. Then their Thursdays will include a celebrity version of Wheel of Fortune and two new game shows. Finally, on Valentine’s Day, they are giving American Idol fans some loving with American Idol.
MONDAY, JAN. 4
8:00-10:00 p.m. “The Bachelor” (season premiere)
THURSDAY, JAN. 7
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (series premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “The Chase” (series premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Hustler” (series premiere)
