‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Apologizes For “Speaking In A Manner That Perpetuates Racism” In Contestant Photo Controversy

Chris Harrison is set to make an appearance on .ET confirms that the host will be interviewed by Michael Strahan on Thursday's. This will mark Harrison's first interview since stepping aside from the franchise following his recent controversy.The 49-year-old TV personality made headlines last month after comments he made during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay.

After a whirlwind controversy cycle, the Bachelor nation has finally announced who will be replacing the iconic host of the cult-following series. The show’s network ABC, announced that the 30-year-old analyst for Fox Sports 1--Emmanuel Acho is heading to The Bachelor as the new host after the Final Rose special on Monday, March 15.

Emmanuel Acho is stepping in to replace Chris Harrison as the host of The Bachelor‘s After the Final Rose live special.

Former NFL linebacker and Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho will host The Bachelor: After the Final Rose, filling the vacant spot left by former The Bachelor host Chris Harrison.

Emmanuel Acho is stepping in for Chris Harrison as the new host of the After the Final Rose special for Matt James’ season 25 of The Bachelor.

Chris Harrison's spot for s upcoming special, it was announced on Saturday.Harrison announced on Feb. 13, in his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the special with Matt James and his final pick.«It’s both an honor and privilege to be hosting.

Chris Harrison's hiatus from , other members of Bachelor Nation are speaking out about how they'd feel about returning to the franchise.Harrison recently announced that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the upcoming special with Matt James and his final pick. The news came in Harrison's second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions in an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Feb.

Rachel Lindsay isn't sure if she'd host. The franchise's future has been called into question after Chris Harrison announced that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the upcoming special with Matt James and his final pick.The news came in Harrison's second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions in an interview with Lindsay on Feb.

The most recent "Bachelorette" lead, Tayshia Adams, reacted to Chris Harrison's announcement that he is stepping back from hosting "The Bachelor" franchise "for a period of time" after his controversial interview with Extra in February.  On Thursday's episode of Click Bait with Bachelor Nation, Adams, who is biracial and identifies as Black and Mexican, said Harrison's move is "a really good thing." This month, Harrison, 49, was criticized for defending current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's

Trista Sutter weighed in on Chris Harrison’s recent step back as The Bachelor’s host following his controversial statements during an interview with Rachel Lindsay earlier this month.

Making a change. Procter & Gamble Co. is reconsidering using Chris Harrison in future Crest advertising following his controversial statements that led to him taking a break from The Bachelor.

Rachel Lindsay thinks it’s time for the Bachelor franchise to “do better” and “listen” to those who are “underrepresented.” The former Bachelorette discussed her thoughts on the future of the hit show to HollywoodLife, after host Chris Harrison apologized for comments he made in defense of Rachael Kirkconnell, who’s currently competing on Matt James‘ season. Chris has since announced that he is “stepping aside” from the franchise for “a period of time” in wake of the controversy.

Just days after Chris Harrison announced he was “stepping aside” from The Bachelor franchise, former contestant Rachel Lindsay revealed she hopes the host will “educate himself” moving forward. The reality TV star sat down for an exclusive interview with HollywoodLife on February 15, and opened up about her reaction to his multiple apologies.

Chris Harrison, who hosts The Bachelor in the United States, has confirmed that he will be stepping down from his hosting duties.

Chris Harrison’s girlfriend Lauren Zima is finally addressing the controversial comments about racism that pushed her longtime host boyfriend to step down from The Bachelor.

Chris Harrison is stepping aside from the Bachelor franchise.

UPDATE: Chris Harrison will be “stepping aside” from his role as host of The Bachelor for an unspecified period of time, he said today in a statement. He will not appear on the After the Final Rose live special after the show’s season finale.

Chris Harrison has announced that he will be stepping aside from The Bachelor for a period of time while he reflects and learns from the current racism controversy.

Rachel Lindsay is making her stance clear. The 35-year-old TV host and first Black Bachelorette gave her unfiltered thoughts on Friday during her podcast, “Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay“.