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With Chris Harrison Step aside Matt JamesAfter the “Final Rose” ceremony, he’s in the air to fill his shoes – but we’ve learned that he could be someone outside the franchise.
Sources familiar with the production tell TMZ … ABC is looking for someone who is not part of the ‘bachelor’ nation, to replace Harrison for a fast-approaching shoot. That means no alumni, graduates or their suitors … no matter how popular they are.
Essentially, our sources say the producers now seem to have their eye on someone without a relationship with the series – but that’s still part of ABC’s talent pool. With that said, they scored in an alum.
We are called Rachel Lindsay – First Black ‘Bachelorette’ – asked to take mantle, but he refused. She has publicly suggested that they consider an FS1 sports analyst Emanuel Echo – which is clear not only on black, but also on race issues. Let’s face it, it will be a major topic when it comes to camera roll for ‘ATFR’.
Despite Rachel’s support, Emmanuel’s representative tells us that no one has reached out yet.
Fans are also favoring it Taishia Adams – Second-ranked Black ‘Bachelorette’ – Moving on to Harrison’s place. She has been raising the show’s racism controversy recently, but the producers have not tapped her.
It is unclear whether ABC specifically approved the P.O.C. for this piece. Looking – but all the signs are supposed to be paying attention to it. It’s going to be a sensitive episode … not just for that Harrison result, But the potential faceoff between Matt and Rachel Kirkconal, Who is rumored to be the winner.
Is matte Already touched It’s a range of emotions experienced now – and only time will tell how it works in front of a live audience. Stay connected …
