Former ‘Bachelor’ Producer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro Calls ‘Bulls–t’ on Chris Harrison’s 2021 ‘Lens’ Excuse

Speaking his mind. Chris Bukowski has learned the ins and outs of Bachelor Nation after competing multiple times over the years — and he thinks the show’s problems go further than Chris Harrison.

Going out on top. Former Bachelor producer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro was impressed by the end of season 25 of the ABC reality series. Although Matt James and winner Rachael Kirkconnell left the season dating, they split amid her resurfaced racially insensitive Instagram posts, as revealed on the After the Final Rose special.

Not here for it. Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, who worked as a producer on The Bachelor from 2002 to 2004, was appalled by the controversy surrounding Chris Harrison — and couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s taking a break from his hosting duties.

Bachelor host Chris Harrison has hired a high-profile Los Angeles lawyer to represent him amid his racism controversy and temporary step-back as the host of the ABC franchise.

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Chris Harrison has officially withdrawn from the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which will begin filming this month.

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

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 ready to move forward, for better or for worse.

Rachel Lindsay doesn't want to weigh in on Chris Harrison's future with .

Michael Strahan was not really feeling Chris Harrison‘s public apology on Good Morning America!

Michael Strahan wasn't impressed by Chris Harrison's apology.

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 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.

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.”

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out. The former Bachelorette is calling for a moratorium on the franchise until it addresses and resolves its multiple controversies regarding racism and inclusivity.«They’re about to go into production for… [and] I think they should just stop until… they get the train back on the tracks,» Lindsay said on Tuesday's episode of her podcast,, which she hosts alongside Van Lathan.«You’re going to go another season, but you still have all of these issues.

her decision to split from Matt James after her hometown date.