TV

Chris Harrison Threatens to Expose ‘Dirty Laundry’ of ‘The Bachelor,’ Receives Eight-Figure Payoff: Report

WAR OF THE ROSES
The-Bachelor-Chris-Harrison-Matt-James-2192x1233_gq0mor
ABC

The longtime host’s lawyer reportedly vowed “to unleash the Shiva of lawsuits exposing a swath of The Bachelor’s alleged dirty laundry” if his settlement proved insufficient.

Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

It appears The Bachelor has given Chris Harrison his final rose.

The longtime host will exit the ABC franchise he has hosted since 2002, Deadline reports, after defending a contestant’s racist behavior in an Extra TV interview with the first Black Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

lurabardley

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.