The Bachelor

Chris Harrison says "I didn't sleep. I didn't eat” and lost 20 pounds in the aftermath of 'The Bachelor' firestorm and leaving as host in 2021.

To the bottom of my soul, I was just sick to my stomach.” The Bachelor was 5th among adults 18-49 in 2019-2020, tied for 6th with The Bachelorette in 2020-2021 and tied for 11th in 2021-2022. “When I left, it was still the No. The 2022 season of The Bachelor was down 30 percent in total viewers and 39 percent in adults 18-49 vs 2021. I’m grateful to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, I will be forever grateful … And that’s where the playbook was thrown out the window and that’s what none of us were prepared for, and that’s what I wasn’t prepared for. He tracks how the events unfolded behind the scenes, and how he was “counseled” to stay silent in the press and on social media. And it was time to step away and get my life back. I would like to think I was a part of that,” says Harrison. We were all coming out of two years of being locked up [due to the pandemic], and I think we were all angry and frustrated. “I shined a big bright light on more than what needed to be, that was on me. “I was heartbroken.

Former 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison opened up about the fallout following his exit from the franchise.

“Maybe you should be, because you probably know that I know.” Do I keep an eye on the ratings? I thought, to be completely candid, that Wells was going to get the job. “When I left, it was still the number one show on TV. “My apology was warranted because I did misstep and I made a mistake.” I thought that was kind of the easiest call since Ken Jennings got the ‘Jeopardy’ job. “Wells was in a very difficult situation because obviously he was still kind of connected to the show and he was doing stuff on ‘Paradise,’ but he was one of the first to reach out to me and just say, ‘Look, I’m staying out of this. “I appreciated that, and I appreciate him, because if anybody had sights on the job it easily was Wells, and deservedly so by the way. “We saw each other at Wells [Adams] and Sarah [Hyland]’s wedding and gave each other a big hug.” I was mad at myself. I was disappointed in myself. [an “infamous” interview on “Extra,”](https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/chris-harrison-the-bachelor-apology-racist-rachael-kirkconnell-rachel-lindsay-1234905471/) during which he defended “Bachelor” winner Rachael Kirkconnell, who had previously shared controversial photos of herself at an antebellum-themed fraternity formal.

During his interview with Lindsay, who became the franchise's first Black Bachelorette in 2017, Harrison defended former Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell ...

However, Harrison said he was shocked by the fiery reaction to the interview, which took place, he said, during a “very combustible moment in time” in U.S. “My name became synonymous with this political, lightning-in-a-bottle moment,” he told listeners. “My apology was warranted. “Even after that apology, we were still at ground zero,” he said. “I was embarrassed. "To the Black community, to the BIPOC community: I am so sorry. “I was heartbroken. “I want to give my heartfelt thanks to the people from these communities who I’ve had enlightening conversations with over the past few days, and I am so grateful to those who have reached out to help me on my path to anti-racism.” During his interview with Lindsay, who became the franchise's first Black Bachelorette in 2017, Harrison defended former Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell for attending a “plantation-themed” sorority party in college in 2018. The former host added that his comments to Lindsay didn’t reflect what he really meant to say. She and James broke up [amid the controversy](https://www.etonline.com/matt-james-reveals-he-broke-up-with-rachael-kirkconnell-after-racism-controversy-162072) and have since gotten back together. [his departure from the ABC reality dating competition](https://www.today.com/popculture/chris-harrison-leaves-bachelor-franchise-after-racial-controversy-t221322) on the debut episode of [“The Most Dramatic Podcast...

The "Bachelor" alum Corinne Olympios and her boyfriend, Jerry Morris, have broken up after nearly one year of dating, Page Six has learned.

It’s a new relationship, in the beginning stages, but she’s really excited. “Corinne has been dating Jerry and she’s really happy. Fans were introduced to Olympios when she competed in Nick Viall’s Season 21 of “The Bachelor” which premiered in 2017. They were hanging out with a group that night,” a source told the outlet at the time. [captioned the post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFP8DbuWNL/), to which Morris commented, “my queen😍.” The “Bachelor” alum Corinne Olympios and her boyfriend, Jerry Morris,

Chris Harrison said that 'The Bachelor' has 'changed dramatically' since his exit, throwing shade at the ratings — podcast takeaways.

And I knew that your intention in that interview was in no way malicious. Whether it had to do with race, or anything, the fact that I was involved in this and that I had a big part in this, I do own that,” Harrison said. I couldn't celebrate it in the same way knowing everything that I know now.” I thought, to be completely candid, that Wells was going to get the job. And I am grateful to The Bachelor and Bachelorette … It wasn't that I wasn't allowed to, but I wasn't counseled to do that,” he said. “While the point I was trying to get across, I stay by,” Harrison said. And I think we were all angry and frustrated and then culturally, what was going on in the world with civil rights and there was a lot of confusion, anger and resentment,” Harrison said. There was much more egregious things going on in the world and things that had happened.” Harrison implied that his bosses “didn't really think it was going to amount to much” and was told that if he apologized, “We would be able to move forward.” “I had someone, a very prominent person say to me, ‘You know, the mistake you made Chris, you apologized.’ And I understood what that person was trying to say,” he explained. You know, I was just as frustrated and blind and pissed off as everybody else in the world coming out of what we came out of. And I made a mistake.’” There was much more egregious things going on in the world and things that had happened.”

Chris Harrison says he was "embarrassed" and "mad at myself" after leaving the 'Bachelor' franchise in the wake of racially insensitive statements.

It was confusing and it was scary." "I was embarrassed. so I was being used by the right." "I was heartbroken. In terms of the decision to leave the long-running ABC series, Harrison said he eventually hit a "breaking point" and determined that he needed to "step away and get my life back." Harrison added that he was dismayed to find himself being "used" as a symbol by both sides of the political debate. I was gutted," he said. I didn't sleep, I didn't eat," said Harrison. "My apology was warranted. I was disappointed in myself. I was mad at myself. "I lost 20 pounds.

The highly anticipated new season of The Bachelor Australia is finally here after a year long hiatus, and Episode 1 certainly kicked off with a bang.

But never fear, he asked Jed for one of his roses, so Abigail gets to stay on The Bachelors. Until Jed leaves the date without giving her a rose. In fact, Felix goes on a date with “cat-lady” Abigail despite not having any roses left. I'd love to stay friends and stay in contact.” I thought I was the one making those decisions but apparently not. But unfortunately, I’m not going to accept this rose.

The premiere did, however, top advertising demo, 16-39s, and according to the network, across on-demand and live stream, 44,000 viewers watched The Bachelors on ...

Meanwhile, Seven won the night, finishing with a share of 33.1%, while Nine had a share of 26.4%. Seven News at 6:30 was the #1 program for Monday night, bringing in 899,000 metro viewers, followed by Seven News with 892,000 metro viewers. Seven also won the primary channel share with 22.1%, and the top-rating multi-channel on Monday was 7mate with a share of 5.7%. Ten had a share of 17.5% and the ABC had a share of 14.9% Nine’s A Current Affair had 514,000 and ABC News had 553,000 metro viewers. Meanwhile, the #1 entertainment program on Monday was an episode of Seven’s Home and Away, which brought in an average metro audience of 519,000 viewers.