Chris Harrison, who has hosted the reality TV show The Bachelor for a long time, left the program in 2021 due to controversy. However, it’s not clear if he was fired or chose to step down. The situation arose when he came under fire for comments he made defending a contestant’s past actions, but the specific events that led to his departure are a bit more intricate.
Here are all the details and more.
Was Chris Harrison fired from The Bachelor?
Contrary to some rumors, Chris Harrison did not get fired from The Bachelor. Instead, he made a decision to step down from his hosting role of almost two decades within the franchise.
His departure from the show was due to a contentious interview where he stood up for The Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who had been under fire for attending an event themed around the pre-Civil War South (antebellum) in 2018. It’s important to note that the antebellum era is linked with slavery and racial segregation.
In a conversation with ex-Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay (who is African American), Harrison brought up the topic of whether Kirkconnell’s behavior should be evaluated based on modern day norms and standards.
Hey Rachel, do you think it’s fashionable in 2018 or not in 2021? There seems to be a significant change,” he pointed out. In response, Lindsay asserted firmly, “I don’t think it’s stylish at all. If I were attending that party, what message would I be sending there?” (via NBC)
Harrison issued an apology following criticism of his remarks, admitting he felt embarrassed, angry, and regretful towards himself. (via The Hollywood Reporter)
Despite not being fired, the controversy surrounding Chris Harrison made his position as host of The Bachelor unsustainable. In a statement, Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment announced that Chris Harrison is stepping down from hosting the Bachelor franchise. Additionally, Harrison himself expressed on Instagram that he was ready to embark on a new chapter following an exceptional journey.
However, on his podcast, The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison, he reflected on the fallout. “Things spun out of control… I was scared to death,” he admitted. via People)
Although he firmly holds onto his initial stance, Chris Harrison admitted that his approach was “sloppy” and “disappointing.” In essence, it appears that Chris Harrison’s departure from The Bachelor was a joint agreement.
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