Chris Harrison, who hosts The Bachelor in the United States, has confirmed that he will be stepping down from his hosting duties.
The presenter was in the midst of racism accusations after defending a contestant for attending an ‘Old South’ party. The contestant, Rachael Kirkconnell, appears to have liked social media posts featuring the Confederate flag while photos have also emerged purportedly showing her at the bizarrely themed college party in 2018, according to reports.
Rachael is currently vying for the affection of Matt James, the first-ever Black Bachelor. Chris was caught up in the controversy when he spoke to Rachel Lindsay, the franchise’s first Black star.
Read more on evoke.ie