'After the Final Rose' Host Emmanuel Acho on If Chris Harrison Should Return to 'The Bachelor' Franchise

Emmanuel Acho, host of this season’s “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” special is revealing that what he feels was the most memorable moment never made it on the air because it needed to be cut for time.

The best conversation that will never see the light of day. The Bachelor winner Rachael Kirkconnell and runner-up Michelle Young sat down together on the After the Final Rose special, but the scene never aired. Now, host Emmanuel Acho is revealing what that conversation was all about.

Emmanuel Acho had more uncomfortable conversations on that viewers didn't get to see.

Matt James is reflecting on his roller coaster season of Following his emotional finale on Monday night, the 29-year-old real estate broker joined Michael Strahan on on Tuesday to share his experience — including what it was like to see Rachael Kirkconnell again, following their split and the controversy over her past photos and social media activity.«It hit me like a ton of bricks,» Matt admitted.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read until you’ve watched the March 15 episode of “The Bachelor” entitled “After The Final Rose.”Usually, it’s “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison putting contestants in the hot seat on the “After The Final Rose” post-final episode of the ABC dating competition series, but following real-life scandal, he was the subject of tonight’s conversation, lead by guest host Emmanuel Acho.Just days after it was announced that Harrison would not be

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are over. Shortly after fans saw the pair profess their love for each other and leave “The Bachelor” in a committed relationship, Matt announced on “After the Final Rose” that they’ve called it quits.

Sharing her side. Host Emmanuel Acho put Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in the hot seat during the Monday, March 15, episode of After the Final Rose, addressing her past racially charged Instagram photos.

The one that got away? Matt James reunited with runner-up Michelle Young during The Bachelor: After the Final Rose on Monday, March 15 — and she had questions about their split.

Open communication. Emmanuel Acho turned to Chris Harrison for guidance ahead of his After the Final Rose hosting duties.

Every rose has its thorns. Emmanuel Acho thinks ABC should weigh its options before having Chris Harrison return as The Bachelor host amid controversy.

Emmanuel Acho is no stranger to uncomfortable conversations.

Taking the hot seat! Emmanuel Acho is spilling all ahead of hosting The Bachelor’s After the Final Rose special for Matt James’ season on Monday, March 15.

Chris Harrison after Harrison's controversial remarks defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's past racist actions rocked Bachelor Nation, says the longtime host definitely shouldn't be canceled.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the author of on Friday, and Dyson said that he and Harrison were connected through others following the controversy.

Rachel Lindsay is done sharing her opinions when it comes to Chris Harrison. Though the former Bachelorette, 35, accepts the host’s apology for the remarks he made during their February 9 Extra interview, she has no interest in telling her thoughts regarding whether or not he should return to Bachelor Nation.

Chris Harrison appeared on the March 4 episode of Good Morning America to discuss the racism controversy surrounding The Bachelor franchise. The drama stemmed from Chris defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s past racist actions during an interview with Rachel Lindsay in February. Now, Chris is taking ownership for the “mistake” he made in excusing Rachael’s past behavior.

Emmanuel Acho has been embraced by Bachelor Nation following the news that he’s set to host the upcoming The Bachelor: After the Final Rose special, but will fans ever see him handing out roses on the ABC series? Weeks before he was picked to replace Chris Harrison, the former NFL player discussed the possibility of being the Bachelor or competing on The Bachelorette.

Emmanuel Acho is stepping in to replace Chris Harrison as the host of The Bachelor‘s After the Final Rose live special.

Time for a change!

Former NFL linebacker and Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho will host The Bachelor: After the Final Rose, filling the vacant spot left by former The Bachelor host Chris Harrison.