LOS ANGELES—Chris Harrison, the original host of ABC’s “The Bachelor” and its spinoffs, is leaving the long-running franchise. His departure comes four months after he defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell against criticism over 2018 photos showing her at a fraternity formal with an Old South plantation theme. Harrison is “stepping aside as host of ‘The Bachelor’…
‘The Bachelor’ Host Stepping Away After Racial Controversy
Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of a swirling racial controversy at the ABC dating show. In a new statement posted Saturday, Harrison apologized again for defending the actions by a contestant that are considered offensive. “By excusing historical racism,…
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