Chris Harrison Not Hosting ‘Bachelor In Paradise,’ David Spade Among Guest Hosts To Fill In

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentNow that Chris Harrison is out of “The Bachelor,” who will take over his role as host of the reality dating franchise?ABC and Warner Bros. are in no rush to name a replacement after Harrison departed the franchise he had hosted for 19 years, numerous insiders previously told Variety.

Fan-favorite Bachelor Nation star Tyler Cameron has opened up about longtime host Chris Harrison departing The Bachelor franchise. As fans would recall, Chris exited the series after he defended Rachel Kirkconnell for attending an “Old South” antebellum-themed party in college.

ABC decided not to play ball with Chris Harrison. The longtime "Bachelor" host was paid $9 million in his exit from the franchise, Variety reported Friday — despite demanding a $25 million payout as Page Six previously reported.

In terms of shock factor, the dissolution of one of New York City’s high society relationships is a whole lot of OMG. Even Gossip Girl would be shocked by former model Charlotte Bonstrom divorcing her other half to be with her twin sister’s husband!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck look to be jumping headfirst back into a serious relationship. The newly reunited couple is wasting no time picking up where they left off.

In terms of shock factor, the dissolution of one of New York City’s high society relationships is a whole lot of OMG. Even Gossip Girl would be shocked by former model Charlotte Bonstrom divorcing her other half to be with her twin sister’s husband!

Last week Page Six revealed that "Saturday Night Live" legend David Spade would guest host "Bachelor in Paradise" following the ignominious exit of Chris Harrison from the long-running reality franchise. Now we’ve learned that an array of other stars will also guest host.

Following Chris Harrison’s permanent departure from the “Bachelor” franchise, a number of celebrities have been tapped to guest-host “Bachelor in Paradise” this summer.

ET has learned that Lance Bass, Lil Jon, and Tituss Burgess will join David Spade as guest hosts on the reality dating show, following the announcement on Tuesday that longtime host Chris Harrison will officially be exiting the franchise following his racism controversy.«Chris is focused on the future; he's getting calls about new projects and looking ahead to what's next,» a source tells ET.Back in March, Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment on behalf of  franchise confirmed to ET that

"The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison demanded a $25 million payout after being booted from the show — and threatened to spill all the franchise’s dirty secrets if he didn’t get it, sources told Page Six. "He has nearly 20 years of dirt," an ABC source said Tuesday.

He paved the way! Kaitlyn Bristowe reacted to Chris Harrison’s announcement that he’s officially stepping down as host of the Bachelor franchise.

Having his back. Colton Underwood took to social media to wish former Bachelor host Chris Harrison well in his future endeavors after his departure from the franchise.

Chris Harrison is speaking out to confirm that he will be leaving The Bachelor franchise.

Chris Harrison is exiting reality dating franchise “The Bachelor” after 19 years, ET Canada can confirm.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIt’s official: Chris Harrison will never return to “The Bachelor” franchise, Variety has confirmed.Harrison’s departure comes following a media spectacle of a controversy that erupted when the longtime host made racially insensitive comments, defending a contestant from the franchise.Numerous insiders tell Variety that Harrison wanted to stay with the hit franchise, which he has hosted since day one when it premiered in 2002.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s newborn daughter may just be 3 years old but she’s already made her book debut! Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is featured in the Duchess’ upcoming book, The Bench. Page Six recently reported that Archie Harrison‘s younger sister is depicted in the illustrated book being cradled in her mom’s arms by artist Christian Robinson.

Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor might only be three days old, but she’s already made her book debut!