Why did Chris Harrison apologize to Rachel?

“What I now realize I have done is cause harm by wrongly speaking in a manner that perpetuates racism, and for that I am so deeply sorry.” Harrison went on to apologize to Lindsay specifically for “not listening to her better on a topic she has firsthand knowledge of” and promised to “do better” in the future.

Why did Rachel Lindsay leave podcast?

Lindsay was under contract with Wondery for her podcast; not directly with the franchise. Her contract for the podcast was up, and she no longer has any standing contracts with the franchise, an individual familiar with her deal tells Variety.

What did Chris Harrison apologize for?

“While I do not speak for Rachael Kirkconnell, my intentions were simply to ask for grace in offering her an opportunity to speak on her own behalf,” he continued. “What I now realize I have done is cause harm by wrongly speaking in a manner that perpetuates racism, and for that I am so deeply sorry.

What was Chris Harrison payout?

Instead, he received roughly $10 million — a combination of a $9 million exit settlement, plus remaining contractual fees — upon leaving the job he held since 2002. So, what really happened? After the “Extra” interview aired, Lindsay was stunned by Harrison’s response and was expecting a canned response.

Are Rachel and Bryan Abasolo still together?

The two have since gotten married and live in Los Angeles together with their dog. Since their time on the show, Rachel has become an extremely successful television and podcast host, and even wrote her own book.

Are Rachel Lindsay and Raven still friends?

The “Higher Learning” podcast cohost doubled down in October 2019 when asked why she and her former castmate were no longer friends. “I can’t say. I promised I wouldn’t say. But it was enough for me to not want to be friends with her anymore,” she explained on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.