Bachelor Nation calling for Katie Thurston to be the next ‘Bachelorette’

After a whirlwind controversy cycle, the Bachelor nation has finally announced who will be replacing the iconic host of the cult-following series. The show’s network ABC, announced that the 30-year-old analyst for Fox Sports 1--Emmanuel Acho is heading to The Bachelor as the new host after the Final Rose special on Monday, March 15.

Natalie Oganesyan editorMedia personality Rachel Lindsay, who was The Bachelor franchise’s first-ever Black lead in 2017, has deleted her Instagram account due to harassment and hate she has received from Bachelor Nation.The online harassment follows Lindsay’s “Extra” interview with “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison, during which he defended current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who has been under fire for resurfaced photos of her in attendance at an antebellum plantation-themed fraternity

Team Rachel. Becca Kufrin, Nick Viall and more Bachelor alums spoke out after Rachel Lindsay deactivated her Instagram account due to harassment.

Rachel Lindsay has deleted her Instagram amid harassment she’s received from Bachelor Nation.

Rachel Lindsay has deleted her Instagram amid harassment she's received from Bachelor Nation.Earlier this month, her interview with Chris Harrison made headlines after the franchise host defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions. After receiving backlash, both Harrison and Kirkconnell issued apologies.

Coming together. Bachelor Nation is showing their support for Bachelor Matt James after he addressed Chris Harrison‘s controversial interview with Rachel Lindsay and season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell‘s racially charged posts.

Constance Zimmer is no stranger to reality TV drama. The Emmy-nominated actress starred in Lifetime's critically acclaimed drama, based on the behind-the-scenes chaos of a dating reality show.

and were photographed holding hands one month after their messy split.Photos of the former Bachelor Nation couple out and about in Venice, Florida surfaced on Twitter on Tuesday, February 16. Crawley, 39, and Moss, 32, both wore sneakers and black pants on their outing.

is taking a break from the Bachelor franchise following his controversial interview with former Bachelorette“I have spent the last few days listening to the pain my words have caused, and I am deeply remorseful. My ignorance did damage to friends, colleagues and strangers alike.

New flames! Amanda Stanton made her romance with boyfriend Michael Fogel official on social media as they celebrated Valentine’s Day together in Mexico.

Chris Harrison announced on Saturday, February 13, that he is temporarily stepping down as the host of The Bachelor following his controversial interview with Rachel Lindsay earlier this week.

Demanding more. Hannah Brown reflected on her past mistakes while sharing her thoughts on Chris Harrison’s controversial interview about Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

 addressed the scandal surrounding Bachelor season 25 contestant ‘s ongoing social media scandal, the 49-year-old television host received major backlash from Bachelor Nation members.On Wednesday, February 10, he issued an apology via Instagram. “I will always own a mistake when I make one, so I am here to extend a sincere apology,” he wrote.

Bachelor star Katie Thurston is keeping her social media 100% free of toxicity.

Not here for it! Katie Thurston wasn’t a fan of negativity in the house during her time on season 25 of The Bachelor — and she isn’t tolerating it on social media either.

addressed rumors that ‘ former Bachelor contestant was named the new Bachelorette.“We did not name her or anybody the next Bachelorette during the Women Tell All special,” the ABC host, 49, told Extra on Tuesday, February 9.

Not so fast! Chris Harrison addressed speculation that The Bachelor’s Katie Thurston will be season 17’s Bachelorette after rumors surfaced earlier this month.

Matt James and Katie Thurston, but that doesn't mean they can't both find love in the franchise. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima last week, Matt opened up about fans' calls for Katie to be the next Bachelorette. «You saw Night One the type of woman that Katie is.