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Chris Harrison, the host of the American dating show “The Bachelor”, announced that he will leave his post after receiving a barrage of criticism for making racist comments.
On Saturday, on Instagram, Harrison said he was wrong to defend a contestant who had to apologize for attending a party whose theme was the “Old South”, that is, the colonial era of the United States characterized by slave plantations.
“By justifying historical racism, I defended it”the 49-year-old wrote.
“I am ashamed of how uninformed I was. I was very wrong. To the black community, to the BIPOC community: I’m so sorry. My words were hurtful “, wrote Harrison, using an acronym for Black, Native American, and people of color communities.
Harrison, who has been the host of “The Bachelor” since 2002, said that after consulting with Warner Bros. and ABC, “Set aside for a period of time” of your position.
The reality show “The Bachelor” centers on a single man who selects a potential wife from a group of women who compete for his affection.
The current season features its first black lead, and one of the contestants, who is white and perceived as the favorite, was criticized in recent weeks after photos of her emerged at the theme party that occurred in 2018.
Harrison had already apologized on Thursday, but a petition for his impeachment gained momentum, and by Sunday it had nearly reached 40,000 signatures.
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