The longtime presenter of ‘The Bachelor’ reality franchise will not return to lead the next ‘Bachelorette’ about her search for love, producers announced on Twitter late Friday.
Former “Bachelorette” stars Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe are stepping in, Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment said.
“As we continue the dialogue on achieving greater equity and inclusion with ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, we are committed to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew members, including among the executive producer groups,” the statement said.
The statement does not say whether Harrison will host the upcoming seasons.
The statement reads that Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment support Harrison ‘in the work he is committed to doing’.
CNN tries to reach Harrison for comment
Lindsay was the first African-American “Bachelorette”. Matt James of the current season is the first black ‘Bachelor’.
Harrison apologized in an interview on “Good Morning America” earlier this month.
“It was a mistake. I made a mistake,” said GMA co-host Michael Strahan. “I’m not a perfect man, I made a mistake and I own it.”
Later in the interview, he added, “I’m sorry for Rachel Lindsay and the black community.”