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.”
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As Rachel Lindsay’s interview with Chris Harrison regarding season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell continues to make headlines, the season 13 Bachelorette is giving more context to their controversial chat.
On the Friday, February 12, episode of the “Higher Learning” podcast, Lindsay, 35, broke down behind-the-scenes details of her interview with Harrison, 49, which included a conversation about 24-year-old Kirkconnell, a frontrunner on Matt James’ season who has been accused of being racist.
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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.
Rachel Lindsay, the first-ever Black star of “The Bachelorette,” is calling out the ABC franchise for staying silent as the ongoing racial controversy involving host Chris Harrison and “The Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell continues to spiral.On Lindsay’s podcast “Higher Learning,” which she hosts with Van Lathan, she said the show shouldn’t begin filming “The Bachelorette” until the franchise figures out how to handle its ever-mounting problems.“They’re about to go into production for
Rachel Lindsay, 35, deactivated her Instagram account last week after receiving harassment from some online followers and now The Bachelor‘s executive producers are speaking out about it. The former contestant of the reality series was faced with criticism after conducting a controversial interview that brought up race with host Chris Harrison, 49, and an eye-catching message that was posted on the official Bachelor Nation Instagram account came to her defense.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt was the most unusual Golden Globes Awards since 2008, when the writers’ strike forced producers to scrap it in favor of a press conference.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentDays after former “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay deleted her Instagram account due to online bullying, the producers of “The Bachelor” have released a statement in support of the star.The executive producers of the dating franchise are condemning all racist harassment of Lindsay, who they applaud for using her voice to educate the public.“As executive producers of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, we would like to make it perfectly clear that any harassment
Showing solidarity. The Bachelor producers spoke out in support of Rachel Lindsay after she deactivated her Instagram account due to harassment following her controversial Chris Harrison interview last month.
Emma Corrin has updated fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the morning after her Golden Globes win. The 25-year-old actor, who played Princess Diana in the season four of Netflix’s historical drama series, took home the award for Best Actress in a Drama Series via video link in London on Sunday (28 February) night.
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
Trista Sutter weighed in on Chris Harrison’s recent step back as The Bachelor’s host following his controversial statements during an interview with Rachel Lindsay earlier this month.
Making a change. Procter & Gamble Co. is reconsidering using Chris Harrison in future Crest advertising following his controversial statements that led to him taking a break from The Bachelor.
Words and actions have consequences. That’s something Chris Harrison learned firsthand following his Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay.
Rachel Lindsay thinks it’s time for the Bachelor franchise to “do better” and “listen” to those who are “underrepresented.” The former Bachelorette discussed her thoughts on the future of the hit show to HollywoodLife, after host Chris Harrison apologized for comments he made in defense of Rachael Kirkconnell, who’s currently competing on Matt James‘ season. Chris has since announced that he is “stepping aside” from the franchise for “a period of time” in wake of the controversy.
Looking ahead. Rachel Lindsay discussed Chris Harrison’s future on — or off — the Bachelor franchise after he stepped aside over their controversial interview about Rachael Kirkconnell.
Rachel Lindsay spoke out on Monday, February 15, two days after Chris Harrison announced that he is temporarily “stepping aside” as the Bachelor host following his controversial comments about contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.
Just days after Chris Harrison announced he was “stepping aside” from The Bachelor franchise, former contestant Rachel Lindsay revealed she hopes the host will “educate himself” moving forward. The reality TV star sat down for an exclusive interview with HollywoodLife on February 15, and opened up about her reaction to his multiple apologies.
Having her back. Bryan Abasolo defended wife Rachel Lindsay following Chris Harrison‘s controversial Extra interview, which ultimately led to him stepping away from Bachelor Nation.