Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are both considered replacements for Chris Harrison on ‘The Bachelor’, The Sun can reveal.
Michael will bring “some stability” to “The Bachelor”, “a source said as he wants to replace the restless Chris, while Robin’s an excellent choice to give gravitas and seriousness. ‘
Amid the ongoing backlash from the racism scandal, Chris has been taken to a fridge over conversations at ABC as they discuss who should replace the years-long host.
An insider from ‘Bachelor’ spoke exclusively to The Sun and admitted that Michael is considered a replacement for Chris, with sources claiming that the presenter of ‘Good Morning America’ is the right mix of news and showbusiness to handle the role . of supervision of the ABC series.
OK! originally announced the news of Michael’s potential new concert, but the insider explained that there are problems ironing out to win the role full-time.
The Sun understands that ABC executives want to make sure they have the right message and that they will give Chris’ replacement, who may not return for next season, some stability.
Insiders said although his position as executive producer is secure, there is a time to wait before he knows if Chris can return to the screen. ‘
Michael, if booked, will oversee Matt James’ “After the Final Rose” special and the next season of “The Bachelorette.”
Decisions will be made within the next few days, sources said, adding that Michael’s discussion would require ‘difficult negotiations’, given his Fox commitments and GMA role in New York.
“The Bachelor” is usually filmed in Los Angeles, though due to the pandemic that was filmed last season at resorts in Palm Springs and North Carolina.
The Sun had earlier revealed that because the show has remained under fire due to the controversy surrounding race, people of color are being hired “at all levels” to add diversity behind the scenes.
With 49-year-old Chris’ position on the cutting edge while the setback rages for his comments, a source says it’s a matter of ‘when, not when’ Chris will get the boot.
The insider told The Sun exclusively: ‘It’s only a matter of time before an announcement is made that Chris will not be returning.
‘At this point, it’s not when it’s, it’s when. There is still talk of keeping him as an executive producer.
“But unless Chris reverses it in some way, his role on camera is over.”
Fans demanded that Chris be fired after making a series of “unacceptable” comments while chatting with former “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay – the first black star in the show’s history.
Chris has asked fans to show “compassion” to Rachael Kirkconnell, 24, after photos surfaced of her attending an “Old South” plantation party with deep ties to the Confederacy in 2018.
The forerunner of Matt James has also been accused of liking controversial posts on social media that contain the Confederate flag and pro-Trump ‘MAGA’ content.
The Sun contacted representatives of Michael and Robin for comment.