Several black copies of Bachelor Nation programs have spoken out after host Chris Harrison said he “left out for a period of time” after being headlines for his controversial reaction to the racist scandal of a contestant.
Season 13 DeMario Jackson and Season 20 Jubilee Sharpe were one of the reality stars who spoke to TMZ, saying Harrison’s vacation on the show should be permanent.
“I don’t think he’s allowed to come back, but it’s not up to me,” Jackson said. “My season was one of the most visible black seasons in terms of representation by African American women and men.”
The latest: Several black copies of Bachelor Nation programs have been pronounced after host Chris Harrison said he “left out for a period of time” after being headlines for his controversial reaction to the scandal racist of a contestant
He continued: “It just went wrong because, yes, we had each other, but there was no one we could relate to because it was a totally white production, a completely white cast, a completely white show. .. which is fantastic, but it’s 2021 now.
‘If they want to move forward and have a blacker fan base, I would say it all starts inside. Like you really want to have black fans or want to put a Band-Aid on a bullet wound?
Sharpe said the show’s producers seemed to be more attentive to white contestants during their time on the show.
Season 12’s Marshana Ritchie and Season 17’s Leslie Hughes said at the outset that Harrison should review the history of blacks and undergo a sensitivity workout to regain his place on the network’s show. Bachelorette season 10 star Marquel Martin and Robyn Jedkins of The Bachelorette told TMZ Harrison that she should get her job back, but she should refocus on understanding black issues before to make more comments.
Views: Season 13’s DeMario Jackson and Season 20’s Jubilee Sharpe were one of the reality stars who spoke to TMZ, saying Harrison’s vacation on the show should be permanent.
Jackson said of Harrison, “I don’t think he should be allowed to come back but it’s not up to me.”
The controversy came after Harrison, speaking with Rachel Lindsay (formerly of The Bachelorette) of Extra, suggested “a little understanding” of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell as they discussed her attendance at a 2018 party, described as “antebellum plantation themed ball,” in pictures that appeared on Reddit.
In the segment, Harrison initially called for “some understanding” toward Kirkconnell, when Lindsay said the scandal “wasn’t a good thing” for the contestant.
Harrison replied, ‘Is that so? [not] a good look in 2018? Or is it not looking good in 2021? Because there is a big difference. “
Details: The controversy came after Harrison, speaking with Rachel Lindsay (formerly of The Bachelorette) of Extra, suggested “a little understanding” towards a contestant who attended a 2018 party, described as ” antebellum plantation themed ball “.
In the segment, Harrison initially called for “some understanding” toward Kirkconnell, when Lindsay said the scandal “didn’t look good” for the contestant.
Harrison addressed social media on Saturday with a contrite message, saying that “excusing historical racism, [he] he defended it ‘
He continued, “The police are awake here. And this poor girl Rachael, who has just been thrown into the lions, I don’t know how you’re equipped when you’ve never done it before, to be awake enough, to be eloquent enough, to be prepared to do it.
Harrison addressed social media on Saturday with a contrite message, saying that “excusing historical racism, [he] he defended it.
“In the black community, in the BIPOC community: I’m so sorry. My words were hurtful,” the Texas native said. “I am listening and I really apologize for my ignorance and for any pain you have caused me … to this end, I have consulted with Warner Bros. and ABC and will leave it aside for a period of time and will not join the After the Final Rose special.