Chris Harrison Announces He’s ‘Stepping Aside’ As Host Of The Bachelor Amid Show’s Current Racism Controversy

Chris Harrison is stepping aside from the Bachelor franchise. On Saturday morning, the longtime TV host announced as much in an Instagram post about the current state of the show in light of the racism controversy surrounding contestant Rachael Kirkconnell as well as Harrison’s own disastrous interview about it. Related: Harrison Blasts Troll In Spicy Instagram Exchange! Whoa! […]

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Bachelor Contestant Rachael Kirkconnell Addresses Reaction To Her Racism Apology

The Bachelor’s Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking out again after recently attempting to apologize for her past racist and offensive behavior, but this time, she’s talking to her critics! The 24-year-old frontrunner took to Instagram Stories on Thursday to clarify a point in her previous statement, while also clapping back at those coming for her! Sharing […]

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The Bachelor Spoilers: We Have the Identities of Matt James’ Top Two!

Matt James has made history. But to whom will he make love on The Bachelor – and to whom will be bequeath that coveted final rose?

This is the question viewers around the nation have, as they head into a brand new year, and season of this beloved TV franchise.

Well, we now answers. More of them each day.

Based on a number of sources and reports, we’ve got The Bachelor spoilers for you for the still-unfolding 2021 campaign.

Gotta love it. Bachelor spoilers make things more fun, after all, especially as the episodes fly by and pieces fall into place.

There are still gaps to fill in, but the top four, the final two and the winner herself have been revealed by Reality Steve.

The man is good at what he does. And now we’re starting to get a clearer sense of the order in which the gals go home.

But will you love the results? Will Matt’s journey end in a proposal? Will his season go down as one of the best ever?

Time will tell re: some of those historical topics, but as far as the spoilers go, we’ve got you. Scroll down to find out now.

[Spoiler alert, obviously.]

1. James is Ready for Another First

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On the Season 25 premiere, Matt James – not only the first Black lead, but the first franchise newcomer to hand out the roses in years – admits to Chris Harrison that he’s never been in love. Not ever. Not once in his life. “It’s my job to change that,” the host tells The Bachelor.

2. He’ll Have Quite a Few Choices, Too

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ABC released the names and photos of 43 women ahead of the season premiere. They range in ages from 21 through 32, but not all of these suitors will end up appearing on the show.

3. Wait, Where is the Season Being Filmed?

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James’ journey kicked off January 4 at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania. The set was reportedly isolated and all COVID-19 protocols were being followed.

4. Make Way for Tayshia!

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If you recognize the surroundings, your eyes are not deceiving you. The latest Bachelorette actually filmed her After the Final Rose ceremony at this same place – and the newly-engaged Tayshia is expected to pop up at some point on Matt’s season.

5. Will Other Familiar Faces Show Up?

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Yup! In addition to Tayshia, look for Matt’s great pal, Tyler Cameron, to make an appearance. And also Hannah Brown, who is friends with Matt and, uh, “friends” with Tyler as well. And also Wells Adams. Seriously.

6. Matt Being Matt

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For a long time, there was no reliable intel, and we were forced to rely on comments like this one from Tyler: “Matt is being Matt and we’re going to get the Matt we all love. He’s extremely happy. He loves the girls. He spoke so highly of them. There are so many great girls, he says he’s really pushing himself to be vulnerable to put himself out there, and I think you’re going to get a great season and a great Matt.” Never a doubt!

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