Rachel Lindsay Reacts To Chris Harrison Leaving The ‘Bachelor’ Franchise For Good
3 years, 6 months ago

Rachel Lindsay Reacts To Chris Harrison Leaving The ‘Bachelor’ Franchise For Good

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Former star of “The Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay reacted to news that Chris Harrison, longtime host of ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise, is leaving the series following backlash over his comments during their on-air discussion about racism in February. Lindsay, a correspondent on “Extra,” said on the show Tuesday that she wasn’t “expecting” Harrison to leave “The Bachelor” franchise for good. Harrison, who also served as an executive producer on seasons of “The Bachelor” and its spinoffs, addressed his departure on Instagram, writing Monday that he’s had an “incredible run as host” of the franchise. “I think several past contestants coming forward and saying they didn’t want him to be part of ‘Paradise’; I think Katie Thurston, her very last tweet before she went to film her season was that Chris needed to step away ― I think that, coupled with the interview that happened on this very stage, maybe led to him not coming back,” Lindsay said, according to People.

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Bachelor host Chris Harrison to make TV return with new dating show after controversy

The Independent  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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LA Times  

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Daily Mail  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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LA Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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The Independent  

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'The Bachelor' Host Chris Harrison Exits Franchise
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LA Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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New hosts for ‘The Bachelorette’ after racial controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Chris Harrison vows to return as ‘The Bachelor’ host amid racism controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

Chris Harrison vows to return as ‘The Bachelor’ host amid racism controversy

LA Times  

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LA Times  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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Emmanuel Acho will host ‘Bachelor: After the Final Rose’ following racism allegations
3 years, 9 months ago

Emmanuel Acho will host ‘Bachelor: After the Final Rose’ following racism allegations

LA Times  

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'The Bachelor' Matt James calls out Chris Harrison amid furor
3 years, 10 months ago

'The Bachelor' Matt James calls out Chris Harrison amid furor

LA Times  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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The Independent  

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‘The Bachelor’ host stepping away after racial controversy
3 years, 10 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ host stepping away after racial controversy

Associated Press  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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LA Times  

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Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay joins Extra as new correspondent for season 27
4 years, 3 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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