Chris Harrison Exits ‘Bachelor’ Franchise Following Racism Controversy

Chris Harrison has exited the Bachelor franchise after 19 years.

Despite telling Good Morning America in March, “I plan to be back and I want to be back,” in regard to the franchise, Harrison negotiated a mid-eight figure deal to exit it, a source tells ET.

Kirkconnell’s past actions came to light in January, when a TikTok user accused the graphic designer of previously bullying her for dating Black men.

I have no one to blame but myself for what I said and the way I spoke,” Harrison wrote in part.

“I believe that mistake doesn’t reflect who I am or what I stand for.

Earlier this month, a source told ET that Harrison likewise would not be hosting the next season of Bachelor in Paradise.

As for Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette, ET has learned that there are no decisions yet on who will host.

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