Why is Chris Harrison no longer on the show?

Why is Chris Harrison no longer on the show?

Chris Harrison, the longtime host of “The Bachelor,” announced on Saturday that he would be “stepping aside for a period of time” from the flagship reality television show, which he helped develop into a national obsession, after coming under fire for making comments that he acknowledged were dismissive of racism.

How much did ABC pay Chris Harrison?

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?

Who was Chris Harrison talking about?

Lindsay and Harrison were discussing Rachel Kirkconnell, a contestant on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor who came under fire for past racist behavior that resurfaced online while the season was airing. Lindsay addressed the controversy with Harrison, who defended Kirkconnell.

How much does Chris Harrison get paid per episode?

The Bachelor Franchise And considering he was part of all things Bachelor for almost 20 years, it’s no surprise that that’s where the majority of his impressive fortune comes from. According to Yahoo! Finance, a TV Guide article from 2011 estimated Harrison’s salary to be about $60,000 per episode. We’re serious.