Will there be an After the Final Rose episode on The Bachelor this year?
THE final countdown has started as Matt James’ season of The Bachelor comes to a close on Monday, March 15. James must choose between finalists Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young in the upcoming season finale. ???? Follow all the latest news and stories on The Bachelor Will there be an After the Final Rose episode […]
THE final countdown has started as Matt James’ season of The Bachelor comes to a close on Monday, March 15.
James must choose between finalists Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young in the upcoming season finale.
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Will there be an After the Final Rose episode on The Bachelor this year?
After The Final Rose will air immediately after The Bachelor‘s season finale.
On Saturday, February 27, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho announced he accepted ABC’s rose and will be officiating James’ post-finale spinoff.
Acho will host The Bachelor special after long-time host Chris Harrison was forced to step down following the show’s racism scandal surrounding Kirkconnell.
Acho broke the news on Twitter, writing: “IT’S OFFICIAL: I’ve accepted the Rose & am honored to be hosting The Bachelor After the Final Rose this year.
“It’s been a pivotal season & this episode will be one of the most storied shows in its history. Empathy is needed and change is coming. See y’all then!”
In a separate tweet, he called his new gig “life changing,” while adding he “can’t wait!”
The retired Philadelphia Eagles linebacker kept to the theme of the show as he held up a rose for his first hosting shot.
Dressed in a navy pinstripe suit, Acho brushed the rosebud close to his face as he struck a serious pose for the camera.
What time does After The Final Rose start?
After The Final Rose will air on ABC at 10pm EST.
The Bachelor’s season finale will air at 8pm EST on the same network.
Will Chris Harrison return as the host of The Bachelor?
ABC Entertainment along with Warner Horizon announced Harrison will not return for the next season of The Bachelorette.
Instead, the networks announced that former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will fill in the role.
“Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of ‘The Bachelorette,'” the statement read.
“We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing.
“In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through the next season.
“As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks.
“These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world,” the statement concluded.
Harrison’s future in the ABC franchise remains unknown even after apologizing for his “defense” of Kirkconnell’s “racist” actions.
Season 25 contestant Kirkconnell was discovered to have attended an Antebellum plantation-themed party in 2018
After Kirkconnell received backlash for her social media history, the problems escalated when host Harrison stood in her corner during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.
In the interview, Harrison said: “We all need to have a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion.
“Because I’ve seen some stuff online… again, this ‘judge, jury, executioner’ thing where people are just tearing this girl’s life apart.
“And diving into…her parents voting record…it’s unbelievably alarming to watch this!
“I haven’t heard Rachael speak on this yet, and until I actually hear this woman have a chance to speak, who am I to say [anything]?”
Following the backlash from his comments, Harrison announced on February 13 that he would be “stepping aside for a period of time and will not join for the After the Final Rose special.”
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What is Chris Harrison’s net worth?
Harrison is reportedly worth $16million.
Rumors say that he apparently got paid $600,000 per Bachelor episode and his salary has reached $8million on the show.
He has been the Bachelor host since 2002, as well as all its spin-offs.