Chris Harrison’s temporary replacement speaks out on whether he wants to see the former ‘Bachelor’ host ever return to his role after his recent controversy over racism.
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho announced on Twitter at the end of February that he would be hosting the series ‘After the Final Rose’ ceremony after Harrison stepped aside.
In his first interview after the scandal, Harrison shared his interest in returning to the ABC franchise, but only time will tell if that will be a possibility. Acho appeared in ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ on Wednesday in which he discussed where Harrison went wrong.
“Chris Harrison, he was – as he would admit – ignorant and he was arrogant to say, ‘Well, what Rachel Kirkconnel did in 2018 was not so bad,’ ‘said Chris Harrison, not necessarily my own words. , “he said. Acho. “And we all acknowledged the attention and shouted, ‘No, no, no, in 2018 it was just as bad. We’re more aware now, but 2018, and acknowledge and put on the attire of an Antebellum south plantation. just as bad as it is now. “
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When Colbert Acho asks if he thinks Harrison should be fired ‘for good’ because of the controversy, or if it is rather an opportunity for education and redemption? ‘Acho hinted that he did not want to see Harrison canceled.
“I do not believe in canceling culture,” Acho replied. “I do believe in accountability. I think he is currently taking responsibility for his actions. For every action there is an equal and opposite response, and it could be Newton’s law or it could be basic common sense. [Harrison] had an action and he is currently working on the reaction from it. ‘
Acho, also an analyst at Fox Sports, said Harrison’s return should really come down to what’s in the best interests of the show, the producers and cast.
“Should he return to that role, you have to decide what’s in the best interests of Chris Harrison? What’s in the best interests of the program and the executive producers, but also what’s in the best interests of the cast? They’re trying to commit themselves to diversity, they had their first black bachelor, which is in the interest of all three primary parties, and make the decision that serves best. ‘
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Just last week, Harrison apologized to ‘Good Morning America’ to past ‘Bachelorette’ star Rachel Lindsay. It was Harrison’s words to Lindsay during an ‘Extra’ interview last month that led to his controversy over racism.
Chris Harrison announced last month that he was resigning from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise.
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“I’m not a victim here. I made a mistake and I own it. Racism, oppression, it’s big, dynamic problems and they take serious work and I’m committed to it,” Harrison said in the interview.
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Harrison said he has since spoken to a ‘race educator and strategist’ as well as Dr Michael Eric Dyson. He also expressed his interest in returning to the franchise in the future.
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“I plan to be back and I want to be back. This interview is not the finish line. There is a lot more work to do and I am excited to be part of the change,” Harrison said.