Chris Harrison Admits ‘It Was A Mistake’ To Defend Rachael Kirkconnell In Sneak Peek At First Interview Since Stepping Away From ‘The Bachelor’

Matt James is opening up about his split from Rachael Kirkconnell.

Matt James is the latest guest to join “The Bill Simmons Podcast”, and the most recent star of “The Bachelor” shared his thoughts on the racism controversy that overshadowed the show due to the Rachael Kirkconnell controversy and the remarks in her defence that led host Chris Harrison to step away from the show.

 Elliot Page  is sharing his story in his first interview since coming out as transgender.In his new cover story with TIME Magazine, Page opened up about his journey, which includes the pivotal moment when he got his hair cut short at the age of 9.Elliot Page shows love and appreciation for his fansCelebs show support for ‘Juno’ star Elliot Page after sharing that he is trans“I felt like a boy,” Page told the publication. “I wanted to be a boy. I would ask my mom if I could be someday.”However,

Elliot Page says he's able to "fully" embrace who he is after coming out as transgender months ago. The 34-year-old "Umbrella Academy" star tells Time in its latest cover story that he anticipated "a lot of support and love and a massive amount of hatred and transphobia" upon announcing in December that he is transgender.

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

Chris Harrison‘s time on The Bachelorette has come to an end — at least for now, it would seem.

Chris Harrison has officially withdrawn from the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which will begin filming this month.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with franchise.The host appeared on Thursday's to talk about defending the racism accusations against contestant Rachael Kirkconnell last month. Speaking virtually with Michael Strahan, the 49-year-old TV personalityadmitted that he «made a mistake.»«It was a mistake,» Harrison said.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with “The Bachelor” franchise.

Speaking out. Chris Harrison gave his first interview after temporarily stepping back from The Bachelor franchise amid the controversy surrounding his defense of season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Chris Harrison is owning up to his mistakes amid his recent controversy.Ahead of the host's interview with Michael Strahan on ABC released the first sneak peek. In the 10-second clip, Strahan asks Harrison why he defended the racism accusations against Rachael Kirkconnell last month.«It was a mistake,» Harrison responds.

Chris Harrison sat down with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America for his first interview since stepping aside as host of The Bachelor, and, in a clip released by ABC News, said that his defense of a contestant was a “mistake.”

Simon Cowell knew he broke his back the very moment that he crashed on his e-bike last year. There wasn't a doubt in his mind.The "America's Got Talent" judge spoke to "Extra" on Feb.

Chris Harrison's hiatus from , other members of Bachelor Nation are speaking out about how they'd feel about returning to the franchise.Harrison recently announced that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the upcoming special with Matt James and his final pick. The news came in Harrison's second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions in an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Feb.

Rachel Lindsay isn't sure if she'd host. The franchise's future has been called into question after Chris Harrison announced that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the upcoming special with Matt James and his final pick.The news came in Harrison's second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions in an interview with Lindsay on Feb.

The most recent "Bachelorette" lead, Tayshia Adams, reacted to Chris Harrison's announcement that he is stepping back from hosting "The Bachelor" franchise "for a period of time" after his controversial interview with Extra in February.  On Thursday's episode of Click Bait with Bachelor Nation, Adams, who is biracial and identifies as Black and Mexican, said Harrison's move is "a really good thing." This month, Harrison, 49, was criticized for defending current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's