Chris Harrison’s temporary replacement is talking about whether or not he would like to see the former “Bachelor” presenter return to his role after his recent racism controversy.
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Quero announced on Twitter in late February that he will take on the role of host of the series ‘After the Final Rose’ ceremony after Harrison stepped down.
In his first post-scandal interview, Harrison shared his interest in returning to the ABC franchise, but only time will tell if that is a possibility. I think it appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday, in which he discussed where Harrison went wrong.
“Chris Harrison, he was – as he admitted – he was ignorant and arrogant when he said, ‘Well, in 2018, what Rachel Kirkconnel did wasn’t so bad,’ Chris Harrison’s words, not necessarily mine,” said I think. “And we all kind of recognized and called attention: ‘No, no, no, in 2018 it was just as bad. We are more aware now, but 2018, recognizing and wearing the costume of a plantation in the south of Antebellum is just as bad as is now. “
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When Colbert asked I think if he believed Harrison should be “dismissed forever” because of the controversy, or if it was “an opportunity for education and redemption”? I think he hinted that he would not like Harrison to be canceled.
“I don’t believe in the culture of cancellation,” replied guess. “I believe in responsibility. I think he is now taking responsibility for his actions. For each action there is an equal and opposite reaction and this can be Newton’s law or it can be just basic common sense. [Harrison] has had an action and he is currently dealing with the reaction of that. “
I think, also an analyst at Fox Sports, said that Harrison’s return should really boil down to what’s best for the show, its producers and cast.
“If he returns to that role, you will have to decide, what is in Chris Harrison’s best interest? What is in the best interest of the program and the executive producers, but also, what is in the best interest of the cast? trying to commit to diversity, they had their first black bachelor, which is in the best interest of all three major parties at stake, and they make the decision that serves the best. “
CHRIS HARRISON SAID THAT PLANS TO HOST THE ‘BACHELOR’ FRANCHISE AGAIN IN THE FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE IT PASSES TO THE SIDE
Last week, Harrison apologized in “Good Morning America” to “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay. It was Harrison’s words to Lindsay during an “Extra” interview last month that resulted in his racism controversy.
Chris Harrison announced last month that he was ‘moving away’ from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise.
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“I am not a victim here. I made a mistake and I recognize that. Racism, oppression, are big and dynamic problems and require serious work and I am committed to that work,” said Harrison in the interview.
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Harrison said he has since spoken with a “racial educator and strategist”, as well as with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. He also expressed his interest in returning to the franchise in the future.
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“I intend to go back and I want to go back. This interview is not the finish line. There is a lot more work to be done and I am excited to be part of this change,” said Harrison.