Who Could Replace Chris Harrison as ‘The Bachelor’ Host?

Michael Rapaport believes he’s the only true replacement for Chris Harrison.

Wells Adams broke his silence on whether or not he’ll be the one ABC taps to replace Chris Harrison as the permanent host of the "Bachelor" franchise.  Currently, the 37-year-old will appear on "Bachelor in Paradise" as its Master of Cocktails and Ceremonies, expanding his role in a season that was forced to shake things up in the wake of Harrison’s dramatic, high-profile exit from the reality series earlier this year.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out.

Speaking her truth. Rachel Lindsay officially ended her contract with Bachelor Nation in April, but now, is sharing exactly what led to that choice.

As it turns out, Chris Harrison isn’t leaving the Bachelor Nation world quite as rich as we thought — nor is he walking away on quite as good terms with the show’s crew!

New details are emerging about Chris Harrison‘s exit from The Bachelor.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentOn Feb. 9, everything changed for Chris Harrison.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentTayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe were named temporary replacement co-hosts for Chris Harrison on the current season of “The Bachelorette,” as the longtime host stepped aside amid controversy in March. Harrison’s full departure from the franchise became official shortly after the new season premiered.Now, the door is wide open for a new face of the ABC series.

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams wish Chris Harrison all the best.

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According to an insider source, it may be a while before ABC replaces long-time Bachelor host Chris Harrison.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn a dramatic twist that rivals all on-screen antics from “The Bachelor,” Chris Harrison officially departed the hit dating franchise this week, after nearly 20 years as host of the series.As the face of “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise” and all of the other spinoffs within the ABC juggernaut, Harrison has hosted more than 50 seasons altogether, dating back to 2002.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentChris Harrison is being replaced by a slew of celebrities on “Bachelor In Paradise” this summer: Lil Jon, David Spade, Tituss Burgess, Lance Bass, Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland, Variety has learned.The celebs will serve as rotating hosts through the summer season, which just went into production in Mexico this week.Deals have closed for Lil Jon, Spade, Burgess and Bass, Variety has confirmed with ABC.

Chris Harrison has been ousted from The Bachelor franchise, and Rachel Lindsay has something to say about it!

A shocking exit. Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay revealed that she was surprised Chris Harrison was let go from The Bachelor franchise after nearly 20 years.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out after Chris Harrison's franchise exit. The 36-year-old former Bachelorettebroke her silence on the TV host's departure, expressing that she was not expecting him to leave the longtime-running hit shows.«I gotta say, I am [shocked].

A true surprise. Chris Harrison was not expecting to exit Bachelor Nation despite the ongoing controversy, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Chris Harrison has reached a deal with Warner Bros. and producers to exit the "Bachelor" franchise following a racism controversy earlier this year.  The news comes just hours after the Season 17 premiere of "The Bachelorette" and days after it was revealed that the longtime host, 49, would not be returning to his duties on "Bachelor in Paradise," opting instead to let David Spade fill in for him.  Deadline reports that Harrison struck an eight-figure deal with the franchise and Warner Bros.

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.