For the first time since the launch of the The bachelor franchise, a portion will not be hosted by Chris Harrison. Amidst the continuing controversy, Harrison will not present the next season The maiden, ABC and Warner Horizon franchise producer said Friday night.
Speculation that Harrison will continue to be marginalized was further fueled when TMZ revealed Friday morning that he was not quarantined with the cast and crew. The maiden at a resort near Albuquerque. Production is expected to begin at the end of the month.
ABC and Warner Horizon did not announce a new host, saying instead that “ex-Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette next season.”
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“Chris Harrison will not be presenting the next season of The maiden”, The companies said in a statement. “We support Chris in the work he is committed to doing. In their absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette next season. As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within The bachelor franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our team, including among executive producers. These are important steps to make fundamental changes so that our franchise is a celebration of love that reflects our world. “
Harrison last month left aside the role of host in Bachelor: After the Final Rose duties after his divisive comments in an interview with competitor Rachel Lindsay. he was replaced by Emmanuel I think.
At the Extra In an interview, Harrison defended Rachael Kirkconnell, who was attacked after photos of her attending a pre-war plantation-themed fraternity party in 2018 resurfaced on the internet.
Harrison later apologized for his comments and in an interview with Michael Strahan about Good morning America, he called them “error”.
He said in that interview that he planned to “be back and I want to be back” in The bachelor.