'The Bachelor': ET Will Be Live Blogging Week 6 of Matt James' Journey!

Chris Harrison's spot for s upcoming special, it was announced on Saturday.Harrison announced on Feb. 13, in his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the special with Matt James and his final pick.«It’s both an honor and privilege to be hosting.

Spoiler Alert: The following article contains spoilers from the Feb. 22 episode of “The Bachelor”.

by the statement he put out Monday night, she may have to.) At night, Matt met the controversial contestant’s parents and sister. Like Michelle, Rachael would say yes to Matt’s proposal.

Snooze fest! Bachelor alum Jaclyn Swartz revealed why Matt James’ season has been so hard to get into, despite having a captive audience amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Matt James has more to say about the recent controversies involving host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. The Bachelor issued a lengthy statement on Instagram on Monday, addressing the «troubling» information that has surfaced in recent weeks, and promising fans that they'll «hear more» from him on the topic. In his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, Harrison announced on Feb.

Matt James has dwindled his group to just four women, and on Monday night's episode of, he'll meet their families. Controversy surrounding one contestant, Rachael, and host Chris Harrison continues to play out off-screen, but there will be plenty of «tough» conversations onscreen as well, ABC promises. Rachael, Bri, Michelle and Serena P.

It’s been nearly two months since Tayshia Adams’ season of “The Bachelorette” came to a close and it was announced that she had found love with Zac Clark.

appeared out of nowhere asking to join this season. The episode cut off just as she approached James.

Matt James' journey continues on screen as the franchise is engulfed in controversy off screen. The real estate broker's budding romance with Rachael Kirkconnell has made headlines amid her resurfaced racist actions, which sheapologized for in a statement on Thursday. However, Rachael — who is still in the running for Matt's heart on — isn't the only one who issued an apology.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on. On Thursday, James appeared on where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who'd he choose on the final episode. «I've talked to Rachel Lindsay a lot about her time on the show and her experience,» Cohen said, referencing the first Black Bachelorette, who ultimately chose Bryan Abasolo to be her fiancé and now husband.

Tyler Cameron says Matt James' season of gets a happy ending…whatever that may mean. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the alum — and Matt's best friend — said «Matt is very happy.

Tyler Cameron is still reeling from Bachelor Matt James' proposal admission. The alum made an appearance on Monday's episode of to offer a little advice to his best friend, and, as he revealed on Tuesday's, he was surprised by his buddy's readiness to pop the question.«I was a little shocked that he said that,» Tyler told , after Matt confessed on Monday's episode that he sees himself getting down on one knee at the end of his season. «I think he's very hopeful.

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.

Matt James said goodbye to MJ on Monday night's episode of, proving bullying behavior just doesn't fly on his season. The 29-year-old eliminated MJ following an impromptu two-on-one date with her and Jessenia ahead of the rose ceremony — where MJ vowed to «keep being a bad b**ch.» Last week's episode of saw Matt confront MJ for being an «antagonist» in the house, which Jessenia had brought to his attention.

Dropping an L-bomb is always complicated for the Bachelor — and Matt James is no exception.

Matt James seems smitten with Rachael Kirkconnell. TheBachelor admitted he was falling in love with the 24-year-old graphic designer on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and as he told ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, his feelings were real. «I think that first group date is when she really caught my eye,» he shared.

starting a horrid and vile rumor. Their airtime — and mentions in this column — are officially over, I hope.

Matt James is feeling feelings! The Bachelor admitted he was falling in love with contestant Rachael Kirkconnell on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and shared that with her on their first date. After the fairytale day portion of their one-on-one (during which Rachael went home with a designer wardrobe), Matt and Rachael sat down for dinner.

Matt James told ET he was excited to «get to the bottom» of those escort rumors on.

A tough conversation. Bachelor contestant Abigail Heringer is really thinking about her future with Matt James — and that means having hard discussions about how her hearing disability could affect them down the line.