Time for a change!

We have known for a while now that Chris Harrison was stepping back from his role of hosting The Bachelor‘s After The Final Rose — at least for this season, that is — and he’d instead be handing off the reins for the time being.

But we didn’t know who would actually be the replacement! Until now!

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On Saturday afternoon, TV host, author, and former NFL football player Emmanuel Acho will be replacing Chris as the host of this season’s after show special!

The 30-year-old public figure announced as much on his Twitter and Instagram accounts on Saturday evening (below):

IT’S OFFICIAL: I’ve accepted the Rose & am honored to be hosting the @bachelorabc After the Final Rose this year.

It’s been a pivotal season & this episode will be one of the most storied shows in its history. Empathy is needed and change is coming. See y’all then! ???? pic.twitter.com/eWBXT6Kv6J

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 27, 2021

Wow!

And the show’s official account confirmed the announcement, as well (below):

.@EmmanuelAcho will be hosting #TheBachelor After the Final Rose on Monday, March 15 on ABC ???? pic.twitter.com/4jMO9WXkaY

— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) February 27, 2021

What do U think, Perezcious readers?!

Do U like the pick?? Can Emmanuel replace Chris?! Could this be a forever thing??

Sound OFF with your take down in the comments (below)…

[Image via Nicky Nelson/WENN/Emmanuel Acho/Instagram]

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