Chris Harrison Getting New Talk Show and Dating Series: 'The Perfect Fit' | 5UET53S | 2024-03-07 13:08:01
Chris Harrison is heading back to television together with his spouse, Lauren Zima, by his aspect after leaving The Bachelor in 2021.
"Incredibly excited to announce that @laurenzima and I are coming to you with the subsequent chapter in our tv careers," Harrison, 52, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, March 6, alongside a video of Dr. Phil McGraw welcoming him and Zima, 36, to his new community, Merit Street Media.
Harrison, who married Zima in November 2023, continued: "We've got joined @meritstreetmedia a brand new tv community being launched by the one and only @drphil."
The longtime TV host gushed that there are "many causes" their new endeavor is the "good fit," adding, "I can't wait to see you all once more, very soon."
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Zima teased her husband about their new partnership, writing within the feedback section, "What's more binding…getting married or co-hosting a present collectively? : ) i really like you and I'm so pleased with you."
Harrison shall be making his TV comeback by cohosting a morning show with Zima for McGraw's community, which launches on Tuesday, April 2. The collection might be filmed in Dallas, Texas, at Benefit Road Media's studios.
Harrison, who lives in Texas together with his partner, will even be the host and creator of a new courting present for the community as a part of a much bigger deal. Moreover, Harrison shall be featured on McGraw's Dr. Phil Primetime collection.
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"It has courting parts in it, however this is so totally different and so novel," McGraw informed Entertainment Tonight of the courting collection on Wednesday. "It's flipping the script in a approach that I feel individuals are gonna develop into hooked on it in every week. It is unbelievable."
Harrison defined that after working on ABC's The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, for 20 years, another relationship show was a no brainer.
"Individuals acquired to know and love me for 20 years internet hosting The Bachelor, so, sure, we are going to be making a reality courting show," he advised the outlet. "For years and years, I stated, 'That is probably the most dramatic present ever.' We need to create a present where those phrases truly ring true, so this courting present will be the most dramatic ever — that you could be certain of."
Harrison's return to TV comes three years after he made headlines for defending season 25 Bachelor winner Rachael Kirkconnell after her previous racially insensitive actions resurfaced.
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Shortly after Harrison requested former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay in February 2021 to "have somewhat grace, just a little understanding, a bit compassion" for Kirkconnell, he was replaced as the host for season 17 of The Bachelorette.
Whereas Harrison apologized for his remarks, ABC cut ties completely with the host in June 2021. "Chris Harrison is stepping aside as host of The Bachelor franchise," the network advised Us Weekly in a press release on the time. "We're thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and need him all the most effective on his new journey."
Harrison confirmed his departure by way of Instagram, writing, "I've had a very unimaginable run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I'm excited to start out a brand new chapter. I'm so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all the reminiscences we've made collectively."
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