Rachel Kirkconnell: Last News

Nearly one year after her now-infamous Extra interview with Chris Harrison, Rachel Lindsay reveals she got death threats afterwards.Lindsay, 36, started working as an Extra correspondent in 2019 after her stint as The Bachelorette in Season 13, but she made headlines in February 2021 for her interview with Chris Harrison, where he came under fire for his comments about contestant Rachel Kirkconnell's past racist behavior.The backlash from the interview lead to Harrison, 50, stepping away from Bachelor Nation in June 2021, which, according to Lindsay's interview with People, lead to death threats and nasty comments from Bachelor Nation fans. Death threats:Nearly one year after her now-infamous Extra interview with Chris Harrison, Rachel Lindsay reveals she got death threats afterwards Under fire:Lindsay, 36, started working as an Extra correspondent in 2019 after her stint as The Bachelorette in Season 13, but she made headlines in February 2021 for her interview with Chris Harrison, where he came under fire for his comments about contestant Rachel Kirkconnell's past racist behavior'I'm used to being misunderstood.

Chris Harrison parted ways with “The Bachelor” in 2021 under a cloud of controversy when the longtime host of the reality dating show was hit with backlash when he defended contestant Rachel Kirkconnell attending an antebellum-themed plantation party when she was a college student.

Rehearsals are in full swing for Dancing with the Stars contestants.While Fridaysaw a number of celebrities arrive to practice their moves, the weekend didn't slow down attendance for rehearsal of the show's 30th season one bit.Among the notables to arrive was former Bachelor contestant, Matt James who kissed girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell before heading inside to move his body.James and Kirkconnell seemed a bit surprised at all the camera attention and quickly put on their face covering and glasses respectively when they saw the paparazzi presence.

ABC News show Good Morning America is fast becoming the confessional booth for celebrity image rehab. But it’s not guaranteed that you’ll get absolution.

Fan-favorite Bachelor Nation star Tyler Cameron has opened up about longtime host Chris Harrison departing The Bachelor franchise. As fans would recall, Chris exited the series after he defended Rachel Kirkconnell for attending an “Old South” antebellum-themed party in college. The Bachelorette alum, who appeared on Hannah Brown‘s season of the show, spoke to HollywoodLife exclusively about the former host’s departure, saying the franchise was going in the “right direction”. Tyler added, “I think both parties are happy and if everyone’s happy then that’s the best thing for everyone … I wish him the most success and wish him well on his next journey.”

The Bachelor didn’t have a rose for Chris Harrison after he defended Rachel Kirkconnell, a contestant on season 25, for attending an “Old South”/antebellum-themed party in college. However, the now-former host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor In Paradise didn’t leave the franchise empty-handed. Chris, 49, received “roughly $10 million — a combination of a $9 million exit settlement, plus remaining contractual fees — upon leaving the job he held since 2002,” reports Variety. This contradicts previous reports that suggested Chris’s exit package was a “significant eight-figure payout.” HollywoodLife has reached out to Chris and The Bachelor for comment.

"The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison demanded a $25 million payout after being booted from the show — and threatened to spill all the franchise’s dirty secrets if he didn’t get it, sources told Page Six. "He has nearly 20 years of dirt," an ABC source said Tuesday.

The Bachelorette returned to ABC without long-time host Chris Harrison and topped Monday ratings.

They recently enjoyed a romantic trip to NYC.And lovebirds Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell still looked smitten as ever as they hit the beach in Miami on Monday.The former Bachelor, 29, proved things were still going strong with his controversial winning lady, 24, as he hugged her close while walking along the sand. Lovers: Matt James wrapped his arm around girlfriend Rachel Kirkconnell during a fun day at a Miami beach on MondayThe former football player appeared to be comforting his love as she showed him something on her phone.He wrapped his arm around the Georgia-based graphic designer, making sure she was feeling okay.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read until you’ve watched the March 15 episode of “The Bachelor” entitled “After The Final Rose.”Usually, it’s “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison putting contestants in the hot seat on the “After The Final Rose” post-final episode of the ABC dating competition series, but following real-life scandal, he was the subject of tonight’s conversation, lead by guest host Emmanuel Acho.Just days after it was announced that Harrison would not be returning for the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” Acho took an impressive star-making turn as he filled in on Monday night, engaging in thought-provoking, tough conversations about the dating show’s handling of race, inclusion and diversity.

Just days after Rachel Lindsay deleted her Instagram after getting hateful comments regarding her interview with The Bachelor host Chris Harrison, the reality franchise's producers are finally responding.Lindsay, 35, who became the first Black Bachelorette in 2017, interviewed Harrison on Extra in mid-February, where the host defended current The Bachelor contestant Rachel Kirkconnell for questionable behavior, including attending an antebellum-themed sorority party in college.Harrison stepped away from the franchise temporarily due to the backlash from his remarks, though the franchise did not respond to Lindsay being harassed so badly she deactivated her Instagram, until a statement was released on the Bachelor Nation Twitteron Monday

Bekah Martinez is seeing to it that fellow Bachelor alum Taylor Nolan is being held accountable online!

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Monday’s primetime crown winner among adults ages 18-49 Live+Same Day ratings was, for the seventh week in a row, ABC’s competitive long-running dating show “The Bachelor.” The newest episode of Matt James’ season landed at the top of fast affiliate rankings with a 1.4 rating in the demo and approximately 5.23 million viewers.

Just days after The Bachelor host Chris Harrison announced he was stepping away from Bachelor Nation, Rachel Lindsay has reacted to his apology.Lindsay, 35, interviewed Harrison, 49, last week, when he came under fire for defending current Bachelor contestant Rachel Kirkconnell after her questionable behavior was revealed, including attending an antebellum party on a plantation in 2018.The former Bachelorette, now a correspondent for Extra, spoke with Billy Bush about the interview and his apology, revealing he needs to get 'educated.

The women of Matt James‘ season of “The Bachelor” are making their voices heard. Almost every contestant from the season shared a united message on Thursday, denouncing comments made by Chris Harrison during a Tuesday interview with Rachel Lindsay. ET has reached out to Warner Bros. and ABC for comment.

Matt James' season of are making their voices heard. Almost every contestant from the season shared a united message on Thursday, denouncing comments made by Chris Harrison during a Tuesday interview with Rachel Lindsay.