'Bachelor in Paradise' is getting a slew of new celebrity hosts now that the franchise’s longtime host Chris Harrison announced his exit following his defense of a former contestant’s past racism.
The franchise confirmed Wednesday that it would be adding guest hosts Lil Jon, Tituss Burgess, David Spade and Lance Bass. “Bachelor in Paradise” features former contestants from the network’s “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” shows.
News of the star-studded squad of hosts comes only a day after ABC announced Harrison would be leaving as the face of the franchise after nearly 20 years. Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment said in a statement Tuesday that they were “thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey.”thanking fans for his “incredible run” as host.
after he defended former"Bachelor" contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who was shown in photos attending an antebellum plantation-themed fraternity formal in 2018. Harrison was faced with widespread backlash after defending Kirkconnell during an"Extra" interview with former"Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay.
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