![]() Harrison responded, “Well, Rachel, is it a good look in 2018? Or, is it not a good look in 2021? Because there’s a big difference.”Īccording to the outlet before the interim host was officially decided or announced,, Lindsay described Acho as “very outspoken about racial injustice, for social justice, and has pretty much been the person who said, ‘I can have these uncomfortable conversations, and people trust it.’” She continued, “Who better to lead it? someone who’s not involved with the franchise, no ties, no bias - I think it’d be great.” “The picture was from 2018 at an Old South antebellum party… that’s not a good look,” Lindsay said. Kirkconnell is accused of attending an Old South plantation-themed fraternity party in 2018, liking social media images of the Confederate flag, and bullying a classmate for dating a Black man. Variety reported Harrison sat with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay to discuss the situation when things took a turn for the worst. “As Black people and allies immediately knew and understood, it was a clear reflection of a much larger issue that The Bachelor franchise has fallen short on addressing adequately for years,” he wrote according to the report. theGrioreported James issued a statement on the controversy and said the racist behavior exhibited by Kirkconnell and supported by Harrison is indicative of a larger problem. ![]() The allegations came to the forefront after the season had been filmed. Harrison is facing backlash for defending the alleged racist past of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who is one of the final three women. James is the first ever Black bachelor in the show’s history. The topic of race has surrounded the romantic reality show this season. Read More: Matt James of the ‘Bachelor’ squashes rumors he doesn’t date Black women He had served as the host for all three series since 2002. ![]() Harrison came under fire after an "Extra" interview with the first Black "Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay earlier this year when he was asked about past social media posts from contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, which included attending an antebellum plantation themed ball and liking a photo showing the Confederate flag.The entertainment outlet reported ABC has not commented on Harrison’s status with the franchise or network and did not confirm nor deny whether or not he would return to host the other series The Bachelorette or Bachelor In Paradise. "While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I've made will last a lifetime." "I'm so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we've made together," he continued. In an Instagram post Tuesday, Harrison said he has "had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I'm excited to start a new chapter." "We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey," production company Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment said in a joint statement. ![]() LOS ANGELES - Longtime "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is "stepping aside" from the ABC reality franchise months after controversy over his defense of a contestant's racially insensitive past behavior, producers said Tuesday. "We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey," Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment said in a statement. ![]()
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