Chris Harrison & Rachel Lindsay Talk ‘Bachelor’ Contestant Rachael Kirkconnell

[@katecorrado8975]

2018 wasn't 5 yrs ago. She wasn't 18. And the greek organization banned this type of party in 2016. This is EMBARRASSING.

[@teamworld4802]

You are right, this will hopefully produce heavy repercussions for this hypocrite/ABC Warner puppet.

[@SassySmall1]

I didn't even know the greek organization banned this type of party! Thank you for letting me know I had no idea, that does really make things worse. Thanks for the knowledge drop

[@punjabikahani2737]

Well said

[@laurenn2645]

like she was 21 and grown... she mustve known better... i'm 21 and my white friends know better

[@t.j.7789]

Embarrassing to whom? I much more prefer when racists don't even TRY to hide it!! Get your White robes out & fly your confederate flags high!! I'll know WHERE NOT to move to or whom not to communicate with!

[@kitkat1995032]

As a sorority woman from 2014-2017, we understood old south was bad. Let’s not pretend that dressing up in antebellum garb to party with KA only became bad after 2018. Kappa Alpha nationals itself banned the party in 2016. Please chris Harrison. (Side note there are not 50 million people going to Old South parties annually. I would imagine the number is at most 1000.)

[@beesomuch]

Thank you for saying something .

[@Chelinis10]

🙌🏼

[@normajeanray]

It's just sad that people will jump on anything to stir the pot. Does anyone really believe Rachel K. had hate in her heart about any race? The hate seems to be coming from the opposite direction. 🥺 Can't we just be kind to one another?

[@jackiegoyette8406]

50 million upset me so much. What a horrible thing to say. Dismiss it like 'everybody's doing it so what's the big deal'. Seriously? Wtf.

[@aprilrae6551]

I don't think Rachel Kirkconnel is racist. If she was she would not be on the bachelor show with a black guy. But I think she needs to speak up on her own behalf.

[@Nicholas_Paul]

This interview was extremely uncomfortable and unsettling. I was furious that Chris kept talking over Rachel Lindsay and rambling about nonsense/ playing this down/ almost lecturing Rachel the whole time... when she’s the one who is a person of color. The truth is there’s proof of her racist behavior and none of it is ok. For Chris to say “some sorority picture”... my jaw dropped to the floor... he needs to also educate himself and realize the true meaning behind the party. I feel really bad for Rachel Lindsay in this interview, she handled herself so well.

[@dianemccloud5990]

@ Nicholas, agreed, it most likely has something to do with those that pay his paycheck....and trying to make the show not look as if they are ok with it, but, he should of got better counsel, I know people do things when they are young that are stupid, so maybe she needs to speak at some point on what the truth really is...smh....

[@agt1234567890]

It did just look like some sorority picture. There’s no proof it was an antebellum party. It just looked like they were southern belles.

[@angies112]

And he kept emphasizing that it was 2018, not 2021 like 2018 was a hundred years ago. 2018 was basically yesterday. It wasn't ok then either.

[@theactualtruth4951]

he knows what that picture stands for, that's HIS ancestor's history. Stop acting like these people are dumb and were born yesterday. They know what they're doing.

[@a.sydney5036]

If a 50 year “needs to be educated” who says Rachel knew what the party was about?

[@stpaulimdog]

He worried so much about that girl getting cancelled that he cancelled himself.

[@rlast4698]

Truth

[@moniquecherice1758]

That is exactly what happened. He got in his own way putting his cape on. His stupid problem.

[@Allegra7545]

😂🤣💀

[@drnkds]

Fuck cancel culture

[@gigachadyuumi]

lmao

[@NicoleAriellee]

This was Chris Harrison’s WORST interview. He kept interrupting Rachel. He didn’t have his facts straight (saying the picture was 5 years ago) Saying that in 2018 this would’ve been okay. Making fun of the term woke. HE is obviously a big part of the problem of why the show has little to no diversity, and why they bring so many racist contestants on the show. He is enabling it.

[@amberllee1863]

Yes. And I was so disappointed that he felt entitled enough to interrupt her and say half the things he did. And when he said “Who am I? Who are you to tell her what she can and can’t do?”... I can’t even believe he said that as if their opinions are comparable in this situation.

[@PeanutGallery89]

yep

[@msbrownsuga]

Oh, he had his facts straight. His spin was deliberate: trying to make publicized and circulated photos = speculation. Pretending as if 2018 is the same as 1970s Texas (p.s. it was wrong then) or pre-Civil Rights movement (also wrong then, people of color just didn’t have a platform to be heard). Asking us to give grace and space for someone who has requested neither, but is in the meantime racking up IG followers by the week (check out @bachelordata instagram to see for yourself). In other words, he’s doing everything he can to protect Rachael’s presence just like he has for all of their problematic contestants in the past - unless they cross Chris personally. Despicable.

[@BBuckley719]

for sure this interview was NOT a good look for Chris. NOT.

[@NicoleAriellee]

@@msbrownsuga there’s a petition to have him removed as the host. Check out Taylor Nolan’s IG story, she linked it there

[@kumaruma643]

Chris Harrison should've just said, "Rachel is responsible for her own actions and I can't speak for her." and that would've saved his career lol rip

[@rickwilbur9077]

Very well put!

[@jjones317]

Or he could’ve did exactly what he did, I have more respect for his answer over yours. He’s not the problem, it’s the too sensitive listeners.

[@normajeanray]

@@jjones317 absolutely. Why do we reward all those fussers that like to be offended about every issue they find. I don't know why they can't just try to get along. It's just a control issue.

[@fearlessreen]

Says captain minimizer

[@raiden031]

I think things boiled over.....Chris like many of us is so fed up with this woke victim ideology that he sort of got carried away. I'm glad he said what he said even if he blundered and backed down with an apology

[@sbiiine]

"These girls dressed up and went to a party and had a good time. Does that make it okay? I don't know you tell me, Rachel." Rachel: tells him pretty clearly that it is still not okay.

[@KC-ep6sg]

Chris Harrison has almost certainly done blackface at a party, his defensiveness in this interview reeks of guilt

[@mojos7]

I love that Rachel Lindsay got to hold him accountable.

[@mojos7]

"In 2018 we didn't know about racism" omg

[@rachelm.3173]

@@KC-ep6sg For real

[@ttulady06]

It is ok. You never know someone’s intentions.

[@skydiveclaud]

It’s simple. Like Emmanuel Acho said, “History is meant to be remembered but not all history is meant to be celebrated."

[@Beautyinwverything]

exactly!!!

[@Utubeuser101]

@Personal Mail Your Freeness of Speech shouldn’t be followed with the absence of thought. You obviously cannot sympathize being a Slave, because you weren’t one. You weren’t captured from your Motherland country, and brought here to serve people. Then you had the nerve to construct a sentence saying “the slave was a small part” this shows how ignorant you truly are. You need a history lesson that they didn’t teach you in school!

[@lamontz5671]

@Personal Mail Do some history before you enter the comment section vomiting your very wrong statistics. The fraternity that she was in at GSU, is the Kappa Alpha. This lil shindig they do, isn’t something “new”, it has been criticized before due to its embrace of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as its “spiritual leader”. Who was an advocate for Slavery. If a person of Color attended this party... who would they be or dress up as? A themed party, is based on its theme. A Black person would be the Slave. Use some common sense. Damn!

[@Utubeuser101]

@@Olivia-xb8bm But you are responsible for educating yourself Olivia, are you not? Sounds like I touched your eyeball with my fingernail as bothered and triggered as you are. I got you typing in caps huh. Thankfully I can’t hear your screams or feel your spit projecting through the air as you uselessly try to tell me off. 🤡... do less lol.

[@lamontz5671]

@@Olivia-xb8bm Damn you mad or nah? 😭

[@redvelvetsprinkles]

Holy sh*t Chris Harrison STOP minimizing BIPOC perspectives by calling us “unreasonable people” or “the woke police.” And stop cutting Rachel off!! This entire interview screams ABC protectionism of the final winner of the season.

[@KC-ep6sg]

100%

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

💯

[@bettiekoontz3749]

Most people I have considered to be under the umbrella term "woke police" are super liberal white women. And this is coming from a super liberal white woman lol.

[@Calicogirl2l]

I agree with Chris, I guess I'm a horrible representation of a woman🤷🏼‍♀️

[@destynil8905]

i’m so tired of seeing people justify why they used to be racist or unaware of their racially insensitive actions especially when they get upset at people holding them accountable like you should totally be allowed to decide you don’t like someone for being racist, people don’t owe that girl anything

[@caitlinbishop6624]

“I don’t know, you tell me Rachel” This show puts the weight of every single discussion about race on Rachel’s back! For ever she’s been the only black lead, and one of the most successful people from the franchise and they put sooo much on her. She doesn’t need to be asked to be at the center of all of these conversations. She isn’t the shows black spokesperson. It’s not fair to her. And luckily we have Matt now, but I highly highly doubt he will take any of that weight off her shoulders. These types of things always seem to get put on black womens shoulders.

[@sofsings101]

This comment!! Yes!! They NEED to fire Chris Harrison rn

[@Ariel_green]

I can guarantee you that Matt will not speak on things like this! Black women in history have always carried the burden of driving movements like these forward.

[@Dd1NlyB3B3]

Yes! This is so sad really.

[@lenam8495]

Tyler C was harder on Hannah Brown when she said the n word than Matt was so I have no faith in him to do anything other than stand by Rachel because he “knows her heart”

[@lindalnd90]

For real! Every single time black women are constantly put at the forefront of the race discussions, even before black men. The burden is ALWAYS on us, it's tiring and old, others need to pick up the mantel. I'm sick of the strong black woman trope.

[@alexisgarcia6467]

Omg, is he serious with this interview. I was in a sorority from 2015-2019 and old south parties were a thing at my university. I never attended one because I knew what they stood for and as a Latina they bothered me. Every sorority women and fraternity men knew what those parties stood for, the history behind them, and the implication of attending one and they did not care. The fact that she was in college in 2018 and attended an old south party is not an excuse. His “erasing history” and “woke police” comments were disgusting. This whole segment SCREAMS trying to protect Matt’s first choice. It’s a shame that Chris Harrison didn’t take this opportunity to have a true open and honest dialogue about this topic. ABC took one step forward by highlighting the conversations in Tayshia’s season and a big step back with this interview

[@AB-mx1de]

100% agree

[@mionebigelow9889]

The fact that he is acting like 2018 was so long ago is mind boggling. "We weren't looking through the same lense back then..." Black ppl have been looking through this lense for decades.

[@johnnyd1391]

after seeing photos of this old south party i’m still trying to understand what people are freaking out about? They are dressed in old south dresses. Basically anything pre 1960 in the south is racist now?

[@elizabethanderson4909]

White people have been deliberate smearing baseline on that lens forever, and (we) still are.

[@mws183]

Johnny and Chris is absolutely right. It's not the point it wasn't that long ago. In 2018 we didn't have the woke where everyone is obsessed with racism and makes everything out to be racism. Ffs when will this ever stop. Obviously alot of people loved Chris because that show went to trash after he left.

[@user-si2wi4sk2u]

@@mws183 yeah a lot of people live racist that’s not new

[@frumpalicious1]

@@mws183 apparently not cuz his ass got fired

[@zygardecomplete3654]

Take a shot every time: -Chris interrupts rachel -Chris says “I don’t know” -Chris makes fun of the term “woke”

[@madisonmcmanners6605]

Warning: you’ll receive alcohol poisoning

[@annaisntcool]

“these woke police are so unreasonable! it’s like i can’t openly call people slurs anymore without them being mean to me on social media! wahhhhh” -Chris Harrison behind closed doors lmfao

[@orfelinamendoza9422]

And this really makes me wonder about Lauren zima... The woman Chris dates.

[@rialequay1787]

Woke police is driving me crazy.

[@lauren7042]

Sir, are you trying to kill us

[@ashleyp7300]

What I wish Chris had said: "If the allegations against Rachel are true, they are problematic. We must hold each other accountable when we see racism being perpetuated. That being said, we must also leave room for remorse, education, and growth. Let’s be a part of changing our culture into an anti-racist culture by holding each other to better standards. In the meantime, we'll wait to hear what Rachel has to say on her own behalf.”

[@jbw7429]

Well said!

[@spiritfoxgames5460]

It's not racism though lmao people are such snowflakes

[@mummbamiester6338]

No, hold yourself accountable. That's all. Freedom is beautiful. Go do something with it.

[@carmensandiego4270]

Wow, you’re so woke and virtuous. Do you even know what the theme of the party was? Antebellum as in a period of time in the 1800s prior to the civil war? Have you seen pictures online of black girls in the same type of party wearing the same dresses? They weren’t offended, and don’t need ‘woke heroes’ like you to be offended on their behalf.

[@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590]

Well, turns out that Chris is a good deal smarter than you, but then again, so is a bag of rocks.

[@mahmudanaznin3031]

Tell us Matt chose Rachael without telling us Matt chose Rachael 😅

[@jasmineforney4668]

I think he kinda told us when he said that she was not at the women tell all lol...oops

[@mahmudanaznin3031]

@@jasmineforney4668 you’re right, but often top 3, always top 2 aren’t there in the women tell all

[@xoxodrea123]

Hahahahahaha yes what I keep thinking

[@tiffanysegarra2439]

He even said she is not going to be at the women's tell all😳

[@shaybug0330]

Basically

[@bubblesmybubbles18]

props to extra tv for actually keeping this up

[@PeanutGallery89]

And this is why they haven't had a black presence on the show folks! He just shouldn't have commented on Rachel at all! He just removed all dought for me as to who he is.

[@balancedlibra1792]

He's a major problem in the Bachelor franchise. It's time to change producers. He's behind times!!!

[@rainstorm571]

I mean she wins so he’s going hard to defend her

[@PeanutGallery89]

@@rainstorm571 Well, he better get ready because that episode is coming. No amount of public relations is going to fix this damage. He needs to be thinking about an exit plan for real. He should have just shut up and let PR handle it.

[@rainstorm571]

@@PeanutGallery89 he really should’ve, I think it’s been obvious that she wins with the way that this hasn’t been addressed by other former bachelor contestants that have podcast since they she wins and don’t want to get in trouble. Like it wasn’t just this picture that was found, it’s multiples pics and comments and her family too is the issue

[@MsBubba1995us]

Amen

[@NunyaChick9]

I had no idea Chris thought this way. The amount of times he disdainfully said “Woke Police” made me sick. His wilful ignorance and white privilege is on full display here. The organic, immediate need for him to constantly defend racist, problematic behavior and at the same time denounce those who question that behavior is deeply disheartening. He truly does not get it. I’ve lost all respect for him.

[@bethanymclean2136]

I think I heard somewhere that he's a republican that voted for Trump, so it definitely explains why he's so upset about people inferring that her parents are racist because they voted for Trump/are registered republicans.

[@rainstorm571]

@@bethanymclean2136 like Ben Higgins is a republican but we all love him since he calls racists out and shaming from contestants, Chris is probably the example of a bad one

[@NunyaChick9]

@Stevens Mydude Hi Pot, I’m Kettle. It’s unfortunate to meet you. Hope you find your humanity somewhere in that glass house of yours. Watch out for stones!

[@sugarmox]

The “woke police” should be looked at disdainfully. Get a life, y’all

[@princessmj15]

As if everyone who is anti racist is apart of the nauseating cancel culture. Hey, some of us would like to watch our favorite shows without characters and contestants being involved in racist activity ☺️

[@theamp1986]

Stop interrupting, Chris Harrison!!! And stop saying, “Poor Rachel” and “People on media not being reasonable” you mean BIPOC speaking on the relevance of racism. I believe everyone has spoken on behalf of her, especially “you” “you” Chris...you owe Rachel an apology!

[@theamp1986]

And one more suggestion if you’re really open to engage in learning. Don’t ever say, “woke police” in the near future! Peace ✌🏽

[@lizlam3076]

all of this was second hand embarrassment for chris on my part. and I honestly don’t even know what woke means and i’m 31 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ and who the hell uses that word in a professional interview on tv? yes, given it’s on extra tv and it’s about a dumb reality show about the bachelor, but that word is not professional and rachel was extremely poised, professional, classy and handled herself so well considering this awful conversation about racism that did nothing but perpetuate white privilege

[@wennii2331]

He’s so annoying ugh

[@clandestine73647]

The number of times he said “woke” is a red flag. It’s not about being woke. It’s about knowing the difference between right and wrong.

[@Userhandleidk]

Tell me you’re woke without telling me you’re woke.

[@omgreenwellness]

Thank you, he can't even sound straight forward. So many times I want to click off, he sounds unsure but falling in love with black men is irrelevant

[@doingitinleopard8436]

Yup.

[@keishamarie5803]

What's wrong is people coming for a woman for playing dress up at a party. Y'all act like she wore blackface!

[@isaacmemtorie3347]

Correct, wrong is wrong and always wrong, regardless of if we have a woke social media movement.

[@peterpantaehyung9688]

Nah he needs to stop coming at Rachel Lindsay like that “who are you “ like please stop deflecting Rachel needs to apologize period

[@agataklimecka3346]

He is 100 right

[@Ariel_green]

@@agataklimecka3346 Nope he’s not. She is a black person affiliated with the franchise and if she’s going to be fraternizing with a racist, she has the right to know.

[@lilaq1401]

@@Ariel_green she doesn’t have to fraternize with her if she doesn’t want to. No one’s forcing her .

[@adrianareyes769]

He was saying that about everyone, he mentioned himself in that same sentence as well. He said who's rachel lindsey? Who's chris harrison?

[@paulandhol]

@@adrianareyes769 you are exactly right. He wasn’t saying who are you rachel...he was saying who are you about anybody that does that particular thing he was talking about. I think some people misunderstood his context of that.

[@ritariza2835]

The fact that he thinks attending a plantation themed party was totally okay in 2018 is astounding. She was 21? I am willing to hear her out because it is more than likely that she is a product of her ignorant environment. But people like Chris hinder her ability to even change because they act like she's done nothing wrong in the first place !

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

He didnt act like anything tho?! He literally said he doesn’t know and that she could be racist or could not. Did you not listen to what he said?

[@ritariza2835]

@@Blueeyesinthesky I absolutely did. He likened those who criticized her to being "the woke police" and suggested that 2018 was "a different time". It was hardly a couple years ago. I believe most of the adult population understood that doing an antebellum plantation party was inappropriate in 2018.

[@a.sydney5036]

Please tell me why you are upset? Because she attended a party?????

[@thelatebloomer9106]

THIS

[@ML-bf2ct]

@@bluegrod What was a better time? Wtf are you talking about?

[@brittnimcguire8460]

How ignorant. He’s gaslighting her and everyone else. Rachel wins the show that’s why he’s being defensive. It honestly makes me sad to watch this because Rachel Lindsay is a strong woman and to see her be so respectful of him and he continues to mansplain and gaslight her through this entire interview.

[@IWantToMature85]

@@cb5484 isn’t she supposed to be a lawyer? This shows that she went on the show for the wrong reasons.

[@IWantToMature85]

He’s not gaslighting her at all. She made a mistake and so many of you want to end her life over it and act as if y'all are perfect. Might as well dig up dirt on Rachel for bullying people in 4th grade. The party was racially insensitive which is different than racist. Some people do not know better.

[@luxuriouslibra3353]

@@IWantToMature85 "Racially insensitive"? Is that the euphemism you use for BLATANT racism?

[@karibu1361]

Rachel is an attorney & Chris was no match against her. He continues to ramble & tries to overlook a racist past of contestants; what does that make him??? ...The show digs into the past of contestants & they deliberately select the troubled ones, just for ratings. Although Matt picked Rachael, there is no proof yet, that they are engaged & if they are, I doubt it will last. She is in it for ratings & he is in it for ratings & to save the show...Fire Chris Harrison; his time is up...Hire Rachel Lindsey.

[@classified4me]

@@karibu1361 I am so ready for him to be axed, but the sad thing is that many people behind the scene are not much different than him. I find him so condescending in the way he is talking to Rachel, keeps saying I don't know, but can't let Rachel explain things to him.

[@mipps5370]

So are we actually to believe that ”The Bachelor” franchise did NOT look into Rachael K’s background & social media prior to choosing her for the show? Why do I feel like having I her on the show was a total set up to play out this way in the end.

[@Drithe]

If ABC felt it was racist, or any of the people there, they should have just kicked her off the show. But noooo this was good tv so they kept her on. Hypocrits

[@jsleepyd734]

Exactly. Totally planned. Using people to continue the separation people. ABC is Totally one sided and it shows.

[@sayitaintsl0w]

Yes

[@ML-bf2ct]

@@jsleepyd734 However, this separation benefits one group while oppressing another, and y’all feed right into it, hoping you’ll gain elevation over black people. Maybe once y’all realised you’re getting played too, you’ll change; but I won’t hold my breath. White people hold on to scraps if they think it’ll make you superior to black folks

[@mrsmacca126]

And they freaking made Chris LEAVE, as host. I AM NEVER WATCHING THE BACHELOR OR THE BACHELORETTE AGAIN

[@kellyelliott3797]

Well done, Rachel Lindsay. I don't think I could have made it through this interview without screaming.

[@chelseaheartsu321]

Same! ... But She’s a lawyer so she probably has lots of experience having to keep her cool in hard situations.

[@liveesunflower]

Nah me neither. I would have thrown something at the screen lol

[@loflo3228]

Drink for every time this man said woke. He need some anti-racism education. These issues start way before 2018...this was cringe worthy.

[@murielh1388]

@@loflo3228 Or interrupted and you will be spinning!

[@vivialtv]

I stopped the interview half-way through because I couldn’t believe I was listening to a media trained man say mansplain how to deal with racism to a black woman. No, just stop.

[@Lia-oh4kz]

Chris Harrison is a white man trying to minimize what Racheal did. He is a white man telling that this is not a big deal because is in the past and giving people grace? He doesn't have the right to tell BIPOC to give her some grace. People can be racist in differents actions. "This poor girl Racheal" are you serious? His tone on how he was so defensive when Rachel question him was awful. He shouldn't talk to her like that, he wasn't listening and his white privilege is showing that he doesn't wan't to listen why this is wrong. Doesn't matter if they did it in the past or the present is still racist. I really feel bad for Rachel that have to deal with Chris Harrison in this interview, she deserves better than dealing with a white privilege man that doesn't want to be educated about racism, white privilege and doesn't want to listen POC perspectives and he doesn't care. What a ignorant person.

[@KC-ep6sg]

Apparently even just 2 years is long enough to count as "in the past"

[@hleziphidhlamini1012]

The bachelor needs to have unfiltered episodes Rachel Lindsay must host it

[@By.Brittany]

But Biden can be a racist and still become president lol

[@kallijones633]

@@By.Brittany god shut up brittany

[@velmaparrill8270]

@@kallijones633 what did Chris Harrison and Rachel do wrong .... just asking I don’t understand what’s going on

[@amairaniroman]

Chris Harrison’s defensiveness and appalling behavior in this interview are showing his true colors.

[@tlewis449]

Chris here is pretty overtly racist.

[@rialequay1787]

Sounds about white

[@rcallen96]

@@rialequay1787 sounds about like you’re a racist

[@rcallen96]

His true colors are to not dwell on the past unlike you morons

[@diaryofanotdgirl]

“This poor girl has been thrown to the lions”. Huh?? Nope. She did something wrong and needs to apologise.

[@kennedykellie]

He defended her a little too much. That’s embarrassing.

[@LMAOBLACKPEOPLE]

Nope

[@courtneyleanne6405]

I agree with you Kennedy... poor girl my ass

[@shawnaoliver4538]

Hope it was worth it lol I bet they aren't even in contact with each other:-/ SOOO CRINGE!

[@chrisnoziere2893]

Chris only defended her because Rachael Kirkconnell hasn’t spoken yet!

[@AlyTennyson]

I defend people with my life if they are being wrongfully attacked... THAT is called honour/honor!

[@karendekker8894]

Did he... did he really just say, "Well, is it not a good look in 2018, or is it not a good look in 2021"?!? Like... are REALLY trying to pretend that calling out racist behavior in the present day somehow means it *wasn't* racist in the past??? And somehow implying that because "50 million people did that in 2018," it means it's not racist. OMG. I can't even. I don't know how Rachel Lindsay kept her composure! *EDIT:* Welcome, Trolls! I wondered when you all would show up... 😆 You can make all the “cancel culture” and “how is a dress racist,” and “yeah, but all these other people,” comments you want. We both know it doesn’t have relevance to Chris Harrison’s comments and behavior in this interview. Well, maybe the "cancel culture" bit, but I personally am not calling to cancel Chris so plz save that for another thread. Please go watch Rachel Lindsay's response in Higher Learning before you reply, and have a great day! ✌🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WZ4ubhZykl7M

[@eyewristchin]

RIGHT?!? That was so offensive to me I screamed

[@lenam8495]

Also...2018 was 2 years ago. He’s really trying to act like we didn’t know what racism was then.

[@sabrina8436]

I didn’t interprete that as him saying that going to the party in 2018 wasn’t racist. What I heard was him saying that the social awareness about what it actually *means* to go to a party like that wasn’t as it is right now in 2020/2021. You can compare it with the pre-MeToo era. Men were less socially aware of when their comments were crossing boundaries. That still didn’t make their comments less sexist. But it was only after MeToo that the weight of these comments was clearly communicated and understood. So yeah, making a sexist comment pre MeToo, say 2016 is “different” than after, say 2020. Going to a racist sorority party pre BLM/Covid/change of Uncle Ben/change of Aunt Jemima/change of mass awareness... can be seen as “different” compared to now.

[@lenam8495]

@@sabrina8436 it could potentially be a fair argument except the official Greek organization banned the parties 2 years prior in 2016, so it clearly was known that it was racist

[@rcallen96]

Your name is literally Karen. There are memes literally just about you hahahahaha

[@kelsie3421]

Is it being the "woke" or is it being actively anti-racist?

[@agataklimecka3346]

Just learn how communists and gestapo started and you will now that this is WOKE and dangerous

[@KC-ep6sg]

@@agataklimecka3346 You know the gestapo hunted down communists in the holocaust... right?? They were a group targeted by the nazis (who were fascists). Just so we're 100% clear

[@Xoxoxoxoxc]

FACTS. They want to call anti-racism being ‘too sensitive’ and ‘woke’ 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@leahMinneapolis]

Chris Harrison is being actively racist.

[@badmartian320]

Democrats taught you well

[@tarab4968]

Rachel Lindsay needs to cut the cord with racist bachelor nation like the viewers are. We will be supporting your continued success you are above this now. The bachelor franchise has made it clear they will never change

[@hannahblanton2044]

She said she's done when her contract is up

[@avashzz]

I agree but I also feel like she has paved a way for so much with the franchise. But all of that work should not rest on her shoulders. Though i’m glad she’s done what she has

[@IWantToMature85]

Rachel is a joke. Stop calling the show racist btw. Rachel is supposed to be a lawyer, but instead she went on the show for fame. Just an opportunist!

[@smashmonster6760]

Make a BET version, that's what they want.

[@Peace2Mateo]

@@IWantToMature85 the show is racist period and because you responded the way you did proves it!

[@FireCracker3240]

Like this was any more acceptable in 2018 than it is today. It is NEVER acceptable to be a racist, or to support those who perform racist acts. I'm glad this guy finally showed himself publicly who I've always thought him to be.

[@Kissed_by_the_sunmoon]

Thank you! I was like, are you serious? It wasn’t acceptable then and it’s not acceptable now

[@sarahlasky1151]

Respectfully, he’s been working in the media for decades and he’s using the word “lens,” because he’s not speaking from his perspective. He’s speaking from a media behavioral analysis perspective. And he’s not wrong about 2018! Unfortunately, in 2018, the media would’ve brushed right over a picture of a contestant who attended a southern ignorant party. He doesn’t ever say that he agrees with the racist party. He says he doesn’t want to speak for the contestant who was at this stupid party. And Rachel Lindsay literally says that she agrees with him multiple times. He’s a middle aged man who needs to freshen up his vocab. But, again, it’s not that literal. He fails at the delivery, but he is speaking about current social behavior in the media.

[@LaurenJeniferGates]

I'm so sick at this stupid talk while our country's economy is fucked Not to mention the safety of it

[@bukib4407]

Chris is very defensive🤔 makes me think ummmh does he....is he....

[@diamantetingz]

has to be

[@KC-ep6sg]

Yeah he definitely wouldn't be so defensive unless he has a ton of skeletons in his own closet

[@curvywavygirl]

He is. Things he posted the summer of 2020 was pro police and he said nothing about George Floyd's death until he got backlash. And then deleted it all.

[@rachelsweeney5571]

Absolutely

[@anisha396]

He is. There's proof he voted republican.

[@Lomoney191]

The only reason they are trying so hard to defend her is bc Matt chooses her. What will they have to say when the finale comes out.

[@NickAlberta]

that shes clearly not racist if she ends up with matt...

[@priyankajaiswal7756]

Exactly

[@cameliajulia]

@@NickAlberta being with someone black doesn’t make you not racist believe it or not I have a friend who was dating a whit guy and found out he was racist after going through a group chat with his friends and they were saying there n word with the hard R and joking about lynching black people

[@alw87642]

@@NickAlberta you can absolutely be racist and not hate or be disgusted by black people. That’s not the definition of racism. She even admitted in her statement today that her actions were racist.

[@theluckienurse]

@@NickAlberta you can be racist and be with a person of color

[@vanessaochoa4508]

"This poor girl Rachel has been thrown to wolves", excuse me sir, it is called repercussions for her unacceptable past behavior. She does not get a pass. So ridiculous him trying to justify her behavior because it was 2018...it doesn't change that it was wrong.

[@sare2897]

‼️‼️

[@k-ro8639]

And I bet you are just a perfect human being. It is astounding how in this day and time, people pick out one thing about someone, and judge their whole person by it. If people do not like something you said or did, or say and do, just cancel them, just censor them, deprogram them. The people who scream "racist" are the ones who fled their communities when they were integrated. They are the elitist, who tell us how we should live and how we should think, while they live in a mansion on a hill, in a gated community, with security guards. They are the people driving huge SUV's and telling us we should drive cars that preserve gas. People judged others and still do, based on the color of their skin. That is a minority of Americans. They tell people who they should and should not vote for, based on the color of their skin. It is disgusting. Everyone has their misgivings, and no one is perfect, but with social media- people are hated and berated on, based on rumor, innuendo, an edited sentence, or one thing they did and/or said in the past. People should be judged on the content of their character; people deserve to be heard, and given a second chance. Look how many criminals come out of jail/prison and turn out to be good, law-abiding citizens, raise happy and good families. Of course, some do not- but many do. But, normal, everyday citizens are now judged, based on one comment or one action. It is wrong and it needs to be stopped. I live in a city that is 87% black, and in my 70 years, I have yet to see any white supremacists or KKK come to town and cause mayhem. But, I have heard many of the whites who fled this city, be the first ones to judge. How should we judge them? NO- they don't want to be judged, yet they were quick to judge. You would think those white supremacists and KKK members would hone in on cities or towns that are majority black. It is part of the false narrative that has been perpetrated by the media, and by politicians who want certain people to vote for them. Just put it out there, and let it fly. Say it over and over, and people think that it is true. I saw a reporter interviewing college students recently. He gave them a quote from Kamala Harris, and they thought it was a quote by Donald Trump. They did not like the quote, when they thought it came from Trump, but as soon as the reporter told them, it was actually a quote from Harris, they started making excuses for it. She really did not mean it. She must have been having a bad day. Are you sure SHE said that? We all have bad days; we all say things, we do not mean sometimes. Just a small sample of what goes on, and how quickly people judge, when they do not know the entire story. Remember when the rumor was started about one of the other girls on Matt's season? Someone spread the rumor that the other girl was an escort. That could have ruined that young lady's life, but most every girl in the house, was willing to run with it, without any evidence, or hearing the other side of the story. Now, everyone is judging Rachael, without the other side of the story. It is a sad commentary for America. P.S. In case you missed it, Matt's mother is white and his father is black.

[@xmimohx3298]

Chris doesn’t understand that time doesn’t dictate the right and wrong , right is right and wrong is wrong regardless of the year and social times and people have to be held accountable to educate themselves not to be educated.

[@laylo5999]

WORD!!!

[@elenibrami4472]

He does understand that. you missed his point! He is talking about AWARNESS ...when you are raised a certain way...hearing certain things... you don't second guess your reality UNLESS SOMEONE COMES AND SAY! HEY! DID YOU KNOW THIS MEANS THAT? DID YOU KNOW WHAT A PERSON HAS DONE? DID YOU KNOW WHAT THIS HOUSE REPRESENTS? DID YOU KNOW THIS IS WRONG!?? Then having all the info on both sides, then you can start to decide if something is right or wrong... and it takes time AND WILL TAKE TIME for people to be fully educated! This is what Chris ment! And i don't see how people think a white woman can be racist and so openly in love with a black person! Many times there are good explainations if we only give a chance to the person to adress them!!!

[@pillcosby3949]

You don’t know, what you don’t know. You can’t disregard the time period and therefore somebody’s reality.

[@millihuggins1688]

Chris was right about people calling this woman parents and threatening them. This did not concern Rachel Lindsay one bit. She was too much in Matts affair. I am happy Matt is still with the same girl and they are living a great life together. Mat and that young lady just move in together.

[@bluebellcrushedvelvet]

I'm sorry but he spoke objectively! I absolutely don't see anything wrong with that! And actually he shamed the culture that we have today of insatiable rabid dogs that want to "cancel" and destroy anybody and everything that's remotely don't abide by your own NARROW NARATIVE of politics! So in effect this is a bloody witch hunt! Plain and simple! Light up the torches and bring the forks coz we gonna be LOOKING for you to make a single step wrong, whether you KNEW about it or not! We gonna crucify you socially!! And that is disgusting!! Sounds a lot like a behaviour done another group, 100 years ago! He rightfully called this out!! It's disgusting and irrational!!!

[@ghostxface27]

This is SO bad from Chris. he said nothing concrete and went on in circles.

[@normajeanray]

Like he said, he's not the woke police. He's just trying not to sound like a harsh uncaring person who has all the answers.

[@rialequay1787]

@Stevens Mydude did we listen to the same interview.

[@dinkypinky5502]

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[@jlm2122]

He said 2018 was five years ago and said he didn’t know how old she was then but continuously said she was 18. He also said 50 million people attending old south themed parties in 2018. If it wasn’t so disgusting it would be funny

[@ggoechosen]

Yes he did some gymnastics on those questions but he shouldn't be cancelled yet.

[@cclaussen]

Just like casting racist people on Rachael Lindsey’s season, and now on Matt’s. It’s a failing of the producers who don’t vet these contestants. Or likely they know they have a racist past and cast them on purpose. Mike Fleiss should be made to speak to this.

[@casualmtg957]

Yeah, you're right... we should excise anyone who's parents voted for trump from the bachelor. And even society. To the gulags!

[@vanessaloorm1979]

STOP PEOPLE RACHAEL IS NOT RACIST. SHE LOVE MATT SHE IS NOT RACIST. PLEASE!!!!!

[@rubyv7231]

Great point!!

[@therantingshop7423]

@@vanessaloorm1979 weak argument. She likes a black man so she's not racist ? Just shutup and move around.

[@frenchieewoo3355]

@@therantingshop7423 right it’s the “I have black friends I can’t be racist” line.

[@dinkybo]

Finally the most dramatic season of the Bachelor. The actual host was sent home !

[@candacedawn357]

LOL!

[@cynthianichole2732]

YES!

[@junealmuete6184]

Whats wrobg with this black rachel lindsay?,. Looms like you want to pin down chris and close the franchise because of jst this little issue?,.c'mon...why theres too many issue with black people?

[@cynthianichole2732]

@@junealmuete6184 ...huh?

[@sexyma12345678910]

@@junealmuete6184 ??????

[@NoelHuerta]

Ladies and gentlemen this goes to show that whatever you post on social media will soon affect you in your future.

[@nancyjamesyoung9160]

Yes I believe watch everything you do or say cause with social media now, if you grow up and change ur ways it will always be somewhere on social media to haunt you. I don’t think she really meant it to be bad like it looks but I’m sure she remembers the party and should have sit and explained the situation to him when the show started so he wouldn’t have fell for her. It would have been his choice to give her a rose each time or send her home then. I just don’t think it should have blown up the way it did when they could have talked about it and found out if it was just a party or not.

[@reabetsweimanmoabi7911]

That's why I deleted all my accounts ! ! !

[@trolltrollin170]

nah she gucciii

[@emilyanderson6544]

Yeah words that we said that was cool and okay back in high school.. someone dug and found a word I used and tried to get me fired for being “racist”. My job knows me better than that. THIS WORLD IS A JOKE!!!

[@lurzlimon334]

“I don’t know, Rachel. You tell me” really encapsulates the issues the show and Chris Harrison have with the rampant racism in this franchise.

[@organicallyhannah]

“I don’t know, Rachel. You tell me.” Aka shut the fuck up it was a rhetorical question

[@badmartian320]

Cancel culture is toxic

[@Calicogirl2l]

Cancel culture is sick and glad Chris is against it!

[@RoyallyCoilly]

@@Calicogirl2l Strange that those who call out the "sickness" of cancel culture, never seem to have that same energy or disgust when it comes to calling out racism

[@latiamckenzie6144]

@@Calicogirl2l if someone isn’t remorseful or become educated about something wrong that they did then they should not be able to act like nothing happened and just fake an apology

[@Jessie-le6dh]

Rachel: this kind of behavior is unacceptable Chris: was it okay? YOU TELL ME ... Bruh she just did

[@kaylynalbert349]

I came here to say this exact thing.

[@karibu1361]

Rachel is an attorney & Chris was no match against her. He continues to ramble & tries to overlook a racist past of contestants; what does that make him??? ...Fire Chris Harrison; his time is up...Hire Rachel Lindsey.

[@lizzieball3795]

Lol

[@marissalema8462]

Chris Harrison is acting like the show wasn’t filmed during 2020 which means that party she attended was at maximum 2 full years ago. This party was a plantation themed party and let’s not act like she wasn’t aware of what slavery was. Let’s stop making excuses for people who need to be held responsible and educate themselves. And please let Rachel talk it’s her voice that I actually care about in regards to this topic. S/O to Rachel for dealing with his privileged ass

[@badmartian320]

Cancel culture is toxic

[@madisonmcmanners6605]

@@badmartian320 calling out racism isn’t

[@badmartian320]

@@madisonmcmanners6605 Give me the time stamp racism was shown.

[@madisonmcmanners6605]

@@badmartian320 my point was cancel culture is not the same thing as holding someone accountable for their actions and wanting to hear their response.

[@madisonmcmanners6605]

@@badmartian320 I wasn’t referring Chris specifically, just the conversation they are having around Rachel. Assuming your cancel culture comment is referring to Rachel. Different subjects.

[@ashersavin7290]

every time he says "i don't know" it seems like he thinks he knows

[@GatiLeah]

It’s time to retire, Chris Harrison. This was AWFUL. I cannot believe these words came out of his mouth.

[@aliananar5206]

Agree 100 %

[@ThatGorgVirgo]

I believe it.. he’s always been this way

[@ItisTripp]

He should retire because of this? EVERYONE in here talking negative about CH is twisting the point he is trying to get across. What I believe he is trying to say is that her and her friends were invited to a party. They dressed up according to the invite and went to party and have a good time. For them in 2018 that was as deep as it got. Now was it right of them to go and associated themselves with this party? I’m sure she has made better decisions but it was a college party and they knew of some cute guys going and they want Ted to flirt and see them. That’s as deep as it was from their eyes. There was no Ill intent. Maybe some ignorance. But should she be destroyed on social media like this over it? Absolutely not. .

[@lenam8495]

Time to get Wells Adams in here

[@theactualtruth4951]

Oh be quiet, retire? Dude needs to be fired.

[@ls10iente]

Whether you’re “woke” in 2021 or not, racism was still racism in 2018.

[@KYgua88]

It was a party....with a theme 😂 I guess that makes everyone who attended it a racist. Man y’all love to call everything racist

[@michaelmoore2568]

@@KYgua88 you're right. And the theme was SLAVERY DAYS. Antebellum means Pre-War. As in The Civil war that made slavery illegal. If Rachel L. was there shed play the part OF A SLAVE. LITERALLY Shut Up

[@011mph]

@@KYgua88 the theme is racist

[@OverthinkerHQ]

@@KYgua88 you’re right let me go to a kkk themed party where we wear the symbols and hoods but I’m not racist cuz I’m not actually in it 😉

[@KYgua88]

@@michaelmoore2568 not all plantation owners owned slaves !! You guys just love to make everything racist 😂

[@nananichole]

And not poor Rachel. Her and I are the same age. She knew better and you don’t accidentally make racist decisions like that. She was plenty old enough to know it’s wrong. Not only that but even if she DIDNT she could of said something by now.

[@orlandoblooom]

“Poor Rachael” pissed me off!!

[@MorganAriel]

Ding ding ding !

[@Moralesdes17]

Finally seeing this full interview and i gotta say Rachel Lindsey letting Chris put his foot in his mouth by simply letting him talk and expose himself makes her a really good interviewer. She didn’t have to say much for him to let us know what he really thinks.

[@millihuggins1688]

You are wrong!!! Chris is Right with everything that he is saying. Rachel have done a lot when she was in college and her dad protect her.

[@wendy-r9x]

Chris and Rachel were debating...discussing... which is obvious. So sad his Batchelor career was destroyed over this.

[@bluehibiscus502]

@@millihuggins1688 What did she do???

[@millihuggins1688]

@@bluehibiscus502 Girl you out in left field and a perfect example of the "Go along Get along gang". Go back under your hole and do your research.

[@kirn3afek]

@@millihuggins1688 okayyyyy

[@arelysilva4366]

Im sorry where's the conversation? I only see Chris talking at Rachel and talking over her then asks her you tell me.

[@JulieDiana1992]

I feel like the black women should be saying what’s racist and what’s not, and not the white man!

[@annikablackmer2724]

White men love to talk over ...everyone else. Not all the time but it seems to be a trend. 😂

[@funance9374]

His true colors came out!

[@Silentblogger659]

@@annikablackmer2724 lol I can pull up a literal million videos on world star hip hop of black women screaming over people right now 🤣 dont hate us cause you ain't us! We conquered the world and are winners, yall are just mad about it, the shits hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@KK-pm7ud]

It's an interview for Extra. Not a Senate confirmation hearing.

[@willmiddleton913]

I highly doubt Rachel and Chris have these conversations “all the time”. She does not give this man the time of day unless she has too

[@BBuckley719]

LOL

[@rachelm.3173]

💯💯💯

[@caseyw.6550]

Hahaha!

[@alenpal6315]

And u know this how ?

[@desilu1907]

Uhmmm She refers to him as her Bachelor Godfather. She cares for him. I think if anyone that wishes Chris was enlightened on how problematic his words are in this interview...it would be her. I'm sure she is disappointed in him, right now...but he can change...his thought process can be improved

[@farrismelton9439]

Chris: “I don’t know, Rachel. You tell me.” Rachel: *tells him* Chris: “BUT-“

[@Hey-there-70]

Yes! He kept interrupting Rachel!

[@cgill914]

Chris seemed ready with his “woke police” comments. It bothered me that he didn’t listen to anything Rachel had to say. Props to Rachel for keeping it classy while Chris was being rude.

[@farrismelton9439]

@@cgill914 definitely! She was literally explaining to him why it was wrong and he kept telling her why SHE was wrong. About racism. Like how are you, a white dude, going to tell a black woman what is racist lol I just can’t

[@EAGLESROCK136]

@@farrismelton9439 "how are you, a white dude, going to tell a black woman what is racist" So white people can't know and experience what racism is? From my understanding racism means to hate someone based on their skin color, and last I checked there's no shortage of hate for white people lol. To be honest with you I don't even think racism is a useful word, the bottom line of racism is HATE. I don't think hating someone of a different skin tone is any better or any worse than hating someone with the same skin color, hate is evil and should be left at that. That's why I think trying to call Rachael Kirkconnell a racist for attending a party is just dumb, how can one honestly come to the conclusion that Rachael hates black people because she wanted to dress up and have fun with her friends?

[@farrismelton9439]

@@EAGLESROCK136 no actually, white people can’t experience racism. We can experience prejudice, or bias, but racism is much more potent because it involves a systemic relationship to power. Given that systemic power rests with white people and always has, white people cannot be victims of racism. There’s lots of literature out there about this that can help you understand. Also, there is a difference in hating someone of a different race (as opposed to someone of your own race), because often times people of color are hated SOLELY because of their race. Finally, I don’t think people are saying the girl hates Black people because of the dress she wore, I think they’re saying the message behind what she did is disrespectful to black people and the tragedies they went through, and that in today’s time, one should know better than to participate in an event like that.

[@MsContessa1974]

Why is he even being asked about another person's motives or why they do or don't do something??

[@chloebelle4923]

the "woke" cancel-culture is unhinged -- no logic at all!

[@shetravels1341]

He obviously went on this interview to talk about this. He could’ve said no to appearing Karen

[@mintynoah2133]

hes not, he's being asked about his thoughts about the actions of a contestant on the show he hosted

[@yvonnemadegwa967]

I really do not like Chris Harrison on this one. Its almost like the significance of Matt being the first black bachelor...and having a contestant like Rachel who is being accused of bullying and racist behavior is completely lost on him. And that is soo disappointing on so many levels. It does not matter how many years ago it happened. She is being accused of serious issues and she should be held accountable for her actions.

[@KC-ep6sg]

This is how you know she's really the final pick... abc would rather preserve the image that their show really does have fairy tale endings (even though their track record for couples staying together is horrendous) than give a single fuck about poc

[@maggiestorz6892]

keyword ACCUSED all chris is trying to say is let’s not tear down and ruin an entire persons life based on things you hear on the internet!! let her speak first and then we can decide whether or not she’s a shitty human!!

[@yvonnemadegwa967]

@@maggiestorz6892 This is not a one time occurrence with Rachael. There have been multiple posts where she is behaving like someone who is racist. In this day and age and considering all the systemic racism in America, the bachelor franchise and the black lives matter movement and what it stands for these are very serious issues. So what if Rachel never speaks on the matter....we are supposed to just not have any opinion???

[@maggiestorz6892]

@@yvonnemadegwa967 she already spoke out on instagram but i’m guessing we’ll hear more from her on atfr

[@Anonymousmiranda12]

This “poor woman”......um.......she is not the victim here. Is Chris seriously acting like NO ONE ELSE who has been on the show experiences negative comments? Gets death threats even? He has never defended any other contestant when being attacked online, (WHICH RACHAEL IS NOT BEING ATTACKED PEOPLE ARE PRAISING HER ON HER IG COMMENTS) telling people we need to “hear them out” and “poor them”. He’s extremely defensive and projecting.

[@jaci7974]

100% agree he is projecting. He’s completely defending his own racist beliefs. I’ve never seen Chris speak with this type of passion regarding a bachelor contestant

[@caseyw.6550]

EXTREMELY

[@57andstillkicking]

He seems finally fed up with this cancel culture. If you can listen to him without being offended, you will see that is exactly what he was talking about.

[@caseyw.6550]

@@57andstillkicking Cancel culture? Oh you mean people being held accountable for their reckless bullshit.

[@57andstillkicking]

@@caseyw.6550 Cancel culture- such as being fired, forced to resign, thrown out of college, threatened, etc. That is what I mean.

[@cutehorn1]

Wow if he acted like this on live tv you can only image how he is off camera. A lot of people are holding her accountable not just Poc. All people want her to do is own up to it. Rachel he did not even let you speak because he doesn’t really want to have a conversation. Very sad that the host of the show doesn’t think his contestants need to be held accountable. He does not get it and this interview shows he doesn’t want to.

[@krobinson1329]

Terrific point about how he is probably is off camera... terrible.

[@Robinlick]

Me as a black person. When I was 18 i did a bunch of dump things. So.... I’m sure all of us did. Give this woman a break and stop acting like you guys never did something stupid in your life. Live is a learning experience.

[@thrive104]

And that’s ok. We all make mistakes the issue here is, refusing to acknowledge the mistake and defending and doubling down in defense of that mistake.

[@DeltaEagleWhiskey]

She wasn’t 18. She was 21. Racism isn’t a “dumb young person mistake.” Js

[@saralee9075]

👍💯

[@LaurenJeniferGates]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Robinlick]

@@thescreenologist9827 see you just made a mistake. Live and learn.

[@bergens6779]

it’s so ironic that he says someone shouldn’t have to speak on accusations immediately and then issued an apology the second he got heat for this interview

[@dibarra72]

They don't have to. Just because he chose to speak immediately doesn't mean everyone has to. It's a personal choice when to speak, and when not to.

[@itsmb8]

ABC made him do it

[@lilyseibert1138]

"We're not in the business of dealing with every problem you have" YIKESSSS that's one way of putting racism

[@kaitlynmarcak3725]

one way of putting he believes he is entitled to their enabling of bullying bc they’re a huge franchise**** bc he was referring to the bullying when he said that I think. bad either way

[@telan2207]

@@kaitlynmarcak3725 isnt it everyone else bullying him and rachel? lol classic hypocricy

[@lilyseibert1138]

@@telan2207 no one should condone the death threats and other nasty comments she’s getting but the people simply holding her accountable and asking her to speak on her actions are fully within their right

[@allthatgirl9775]

@@lilyseibert1138 not really . It’s not really anyone’s business what she does tbh

[@richaragonzales1355]

@@allthatgirl9775 who's to say?

[@kalaxyquesty]

He’s so patronizing. This made my blood boil. He’s the type of person that probably thinks the “average person is dumb and ill-informed” acting like he isn’t.

[@s.h.jacobs1960]

This is so stupid. Why the heck do people care about Matt and Rachel’s relationship??They like each other. She clearly isn’t racist all up on TV professing her love for a black man. Yet she goes to a party and somehow she’s a demon?? So what. I’m not the least bit offended and I’m black. People do dumb things in college and go to parties just to go without considering longterm repercussions. It’s called growth. She shouldn’t need to explain her past if Matt loves and accepts her. People just clearly need more to do. Some people just wanna judge and complain about EVERYTHING. Rachel is beautiful and their love seems authentic. When I was growing up my parents and family had all kinds of racist shit to say about white people yet they were always cordial in their presence. Racism doesn’t just go one way and Rachel’s actions are not in alignment with a racist person. Leave her alone and work on improving your own lives. I’m not sure why the host of this show isn’t more concerned about fixing her unsightly teeth instead of worrying about Rachel C’s past. SMH.

[@annegabels6680]

totally agree...you said it the best!

[@inachristine]

a lot of people who are familiar with the school & its fraternities would agree that the level of racism that exists there stands out from other schools today. maybe to others this would look like just another college party but the fraternity board here had specifically banned any old south related events because of racial incidents incited from these events as well as them being overall disrespectful and willfully ignorant. i know this girl did not organize the party or is racist herself, i just needed to say people were upset about more than just another college party edit: i’m sorry, i didn’t finish school myself & reading this back now it looks like a mess 😅 hopefully it makes enough sense

[@Tee1312Jay]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@qll8840]

How do know she’s not racist you think just because she sleeps with a black man she can’t be racist, lol let’s talk to some slave owners who slept with their slaves

[@itsjaymone]

2018 wasn't 10 fucking years ago. He's acting like this stuff wasn't being called out in 2018 and it's ridiculous that he's acting like an adult- which is what she was in 2018- didn't know what she was doing. He's dead wrong for this interview.

[@christinehoven1690]

Drinking game: take a shot every time Chris says “woke” and finish your drink each time he interrupts Rachel. Incredibly impressed by how well Rachel held her composure during this interview!!

[@bandwagoncaptain]

he really needs to stop saying it, it's very uncomfortable to hear from him. can't put a finger on it, it just is.

[@jones2277]

or every time he says "the poor girl."

[@sarahmagnuson2022]

I think we'll die if we play that drinking game, but it sure would make this more tolerable to listen to 🤢 Disgusting.

[@ncurry1968]

I'm not going to argue his rhetoric but you need to cut him slack on the interruptions - they seemed to go a bit both ways plus when you're doing interviews via zoom, it's a constant issue because of lag. I understand it's not a good look for him to interrupt a black woman but I really don't think that was what was happening...zoom interviews suck.

[@Taravat76]

Rachel continues to impress me, she is amazing. Her intelligence, compute and passion are admirable. We don’t deserve her!!

[@clairephil2591]

but wth is Chris Harrison talking about? isn't 2018 the same year Garrett from Becca's season was held accountable for his racist views? matter of fact, wasn't it in 2017, bachelorette Rachel L, had to deal with some bite-sized racist on her own show? why is he acting like it was ages ago? lol and Racheal KKK was 21/22 at the time. not 18. like Rachel L said, racism is not okay now and was not okay then.

[@rainstorm571]

Omg yassssss!

[@cp.333]

teaaaaa

[@samtula5946]

Lol he’s acting like 2018 was in the 1800s.. when they didn’t aCknowledge racism and how it was wrong.. LOL

[@gesseniagalindo5230]

I get what he is saying, ppl are quick to judge and crucify someone. Give her the chance to explain herself, let her speak when she is ready not when RL decides she should speak. You can’t say anything now a day without getting death threats via social media. It’s crazy. No one is perfect, and no one should dictate to anyone else when they should apologize and address an issue. She may have been at the party, dressed up and unknowingly did not know the history of the location and etc. it happens, but let her explain herself.

[@tuutuu9000]

RACHEL KKK LMAOOO

[@domination6585]

It’s funny how Chris Harrison kept saying ‘you tell me’ yet kept interrupting Rachel...prohibiting her from really telling him anything

[@liam3923]

think that was a rhetorical question. I don't think he actually was interviewing or expecting a genuine response. Messy interview no doubt - there was a lot of interrupting going on

[@Sunshine52200]

She was also cutting him off if you watch it back

[@romelluswilson]

Same thing Sharon Osborne did..... There’s a pattern. Always has been smh.

[@sarahlang2119]

​@@Sunshine52200 no, he was cutting her off, multiple times

[@dannusmk1578]

She put this man on the criminal stand without allowing him the courtesy of speaking. It was a low blow on her behalf. I could understand his point of view. This man has been put on the defensive from the get go. How else would you react?,His succesful career on the line bc of this twisted thinking person. She looks at it with malice and he’s explaining that not all people look at it the same way she does. Ugggh

[@Hollyes]

Why is he acting like 2018 was 1910? Those parties had been BANNED for 2 years already when the attended that party.

[@davel8033]

It's a party. Relax. It's not like they had real slaves serving the attendees mint juleps. Relax, Karen.

[@rlast4698]

@@davel8033 uh you celebrating racism slavery rapes and murders

[@lalaloppsie1592]

@@davel8033 uh you are the Karen here. Just Beacuse they didn’t have actual slaves doesn’t mean it wasn’t racist

[@MultiBunnyhunter]

jussie smollett

[@MultiBunnyhunter]

@@fareedmuktar7711 fareed is a brain dead racist

[@kimari1469]

I don’t get it, how is racial issue recognition considered a “good look” in 2018. It wasn’t even a good look in 1960 since he thinks 5 YeArS was so long ago.

[@kimari1469]

@@hannaxfelicia like it’s the beginning of 2021, it basically was TWO years ago.

[@Taravat76]

Yeah, that was really embarrassing the way he tried to defend her after saying the show was NOT going to speak for her. Dude. Ya just did.

[@roxannelewis3293]

2018 was 3 years ago lol

[@cyxw1234]

@Walter Brown Stuck on Stupid?? Really Really horrible comment! 😜

[@82Jaster]

It's also easy to disprove his point. Here's an image of a Reddit post from 2018 in which a bride is complaining because one of her bridesmaid's was refusing to attend her wedding due to it taking place on a plantation twitter.com/redditships/status/1038444712917643264 People have been critical of those idealizing plantations for some time now.

[@WavyyyWes]

“We weren’t woke in 1970.” 1970 came only a few years after the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s. Angela Davis was at the height of her activism in the 70s. People have been speaking up and speaking out about racism in this country since its INCEPTION. For him to say that is a) a testament to his privilege and willful ignorance and b) a slap in the face to all of the hard work that organizers were doing long before, during, and well after the 70s. He should be ASHAMED of himself and everything he’s said in this interview.

[@JVBmuahx]

👏🏼

[@alw87642]

EXACTLY. I take my dad as an example. He’s white, and has two white parents. He grew up in the 60s in Atlanta. He was actively anti-racist then, as were my grandparents. This is not to say that people can’t change, grow, and shed racism. But to use ANYTHING as an excuse for racism, including time, age, region, whatever, is wrong. There has always been another way. There were white abolitionists during slavery. The year you were born doesn’t excuse anything.

[@abigailvictory6025]

Omg THANK YOU

[@peachesandpoets]

I love how they take our terms and try to use them as weapons... "woke" and "canceled" and they don't know what those things even mean

[@WavyyyWes]

@@peachesandpoets it’s absolutely SICK. We create those terms to identify specific ideologies and ways of thinking and then a white man turns around uses them to make us seem like the villains for calling out racism. just GROSS !!!

[@debrahawkins5475]

She said she received so many racial attacks, and death threats on social media following this interview! I think she did an excellent job!

[@dannusmk1578]

I don’t believe her. Don’t believe anything this chick says. Plain n simple!

[@chrisnoziere2893]

Why she’s the one that asked Chris Harrison the wrong questions. She didn’t wait she had the chance to interview the victim Rachael Kirkconnell instead!

[@katelynle-thompson4502]

Disgusting response from Chris Harrison, this is absolutely wrong. This isn’t about “pleasing” everybody, this is about being anti-racist. I’m done with the franchise enabling this false discourse that holding people accountable for their actions is the same as attacking them.

[@brynnek]

You should listen to the Game of Roses podcast. They go deep into how fucked up that franchise is.

[@ellendendinger2905]

Chris acting like 3 years ago was 3 decades ago... like no

[@alw87642]

“I don’t even know how old she would’ve been back then...” Was Chris drunk during this interview?? My god, from the first second it was awful.

[@ellendendinger2905]

@@alw87642 for real he can’t even do simple math what makes you think he knows what he’s saying about history??

[@andreaserrano4745]

He’s acting more like it’s 3 centuries ago

[@MsJustJenna]

I think the point is that in 2020 we had a huge second civil rights movement. 2018 looked nothing like 2021 does from a racial standpoint. Things have changed massively in three years.

[@alw87642]

@@MsJustJenna Black Lives Matter started long before 2018. 2014 was the Michael Brown shooting, and when BLM really gained steam. I became a vocal white ally that year, when I was 22. If you weren’t aware then, you were choosing not to be. KA canceled and banned their traditional Old South parties in 2016. This was an under-the-table, unofficial party. They knew it was wrong and did it anyway. How intense does the discourse about race have to get? It seems like it keeps escalating and gives everyone the excuse of “OH well we didn’t know any better last year!” Even though you had to actively choose to shut your eyes to what was going on. I want people to change and grow. But my god, why can’t some white people look in the mirror and say “I was so wrong. I was horrifically and inexcusably wrong and my willful and knowing actions hurt people of color in a way I will never understand. I have to take ownership of this and make it right.” Rachael said essentially this in her statement. It’s not up to me or any white person to accept her apology, but Chris chose to defend her in this way. She knew better. He knew better.

[@sandraperez2238]

I theorize Rachel Is the winner. This is damage control. If we already find a way to hate the winner now even before the season is over, she will have a terrible time during the post press junkets.

[@brianna677]

the nerve of them to let an alleged racist on the season of the first Black bachelor and then DEFEND HER like this. so disgusting.

[@eringrace4828]

@@brianna677 I agree it’s absolutely ridiculous. They know where she is from is a very racist place. Obviously that didn’t mean she was racist at the time, but they could have done more background checks. I feel like they did do background checks and they knew about this, but they wanted it to cause drama during the season. But instead Rachael actually ended up winning.

[@brianna677]

@@eringrace4828 Totally. If random fans of the show can find this stuff, the producers are MORE than capable of finding it as well.

[@laurennarode9079]

Spoiler but she is the winner which makes this even crazier.

[@ShinyWay1990]

What's funny is that Chris and the show doesn't even care about Rachel K. They have to protect her because Matt picks her and we have to have that fairytale ending to this season. If that wasn't the case they would of hung her butt out to dry long ago. Ugh. Why didn't they just choose Mike J. to be the bachelor! Too much drama. 🙄

[@clynrow4031]

Question: when was it ever okay to be racist? I mean what year was it ever ok!!!!?? He wanted to take up for her. However, he made it worse. Whatever her perception Right or wrong, its hurtful , they should've left it there and it's something she should never do again. He made it worse.

[@chrisnoziere2893]

I can’t stand that fact that Matt got back together with Rachael. I can’t back with someone that’s racist!

[@DawnFan4ever]

Chris is the definition of privilege. And I’m tired of how Rachel has to be the one to hold people accountable for their actions and all the shit the Karen’s and Ken’s of the world give her. It’s annoying. I’m so over this franchise.

[@Amanda_Stuart]

The “Karen’s and Ken’s of the world”! I love it! 😆

[@DawnFan4ever]

@Stevens Mydude imagine thinking the answer to fixing a broken system is to abandon it rather than fight to make it better. 🤦🏾‍♀️ don’t tell me what to do Ken.

[@DawnFan4ever]

@Karen Mitchell - Actor Namism is understandably triggering for you since your name is Karen, but I didn’t call you a Karen. I just said the well-intentioned white women and men are the most dangerous amongst us. For they never seek accountability for their past actions and do not understand the systems they participate in help maintain the status quo of a racist society. It’s not enough to be “not racist” white people have to be anti-racist. Be blessed Karen Mitchell.

[@Amanda_Stuart]

@Karen Mitchell - Actor I'm sorry if it's triggering because your name is Karen. But please give me a break, i'm Black and it's actually NOT the same as racism, comparing the two would actually make you ignorant and would be Karen-like behavior. Especially since you're the one now name-calling and calling ME disgusting 🙄. Sorry if you're personally offended. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Amanda_Stuart]

@Karen Mitchell - Actor NO ONE WAS ATTACKING YOU PERSONALLY. Sorry you were offended because Karen is also your name but I wasn't attacking YOU...but now YOU'RE making your attacks personal by comparing me with another BLACK woman that has the same NAME as me. And what "support to the cause by your nature" are you referring to? BLM? Because i'm Black?? How dare YOU for accusing me of giving Blacks a bad name. You don't know me or my experiences. Don't act so self-righteous.

[@ChloePultar]

“the woke police” yeah his attitude alone just lets us know he’s not ready to truly have the discussion that’s needed

[@carolynsingleton6675]

I totally agree. It's not about being woke when you are black every day of your life no body wants to hear about being"woke". He just showed who is is.

[@kmchamber]

I literally had to put my phone down and pause. This man is literally arguing that racism like that was okay in 2018 as if it was 10+ years ago. Still wasn't okay back then. Slightly more prevalent and less socially accepted but still but less than 3 years ago? Give me a fucking break.

[@aa-zq2fr]

even in 2016, her sorority banned Old South parties- so going to one in 2018 definitely should not be rewritten as acceptable

[@t.j.7789]

haha thANK You!!!!! You are right!!!

[@lenam8495]

Right?? 2018 was when we were cancelling KZbinrs for being racist in the early 2010s so make it make sense, Chris

[@cuivre2004]

@@aa-zq2fr Going to college is supposed to be about challenging the establishment like "bans on parties". Where has the American spirit gone in this generation? They are all acting like gossiping old hens from small towns.

[@ronaldlincoln2935]

going to a southern culture party is racist? explain

[@InWithJoshHen]

The defensive tone he has is killing me softly. It’s almost as if he’s defending himself.

[@brentjohnrossiter1795]

I wish he would. Or at least ignore this utter Shyte. Apologising only inflames situations like this. Prime example,.... look around!

[@catherinejoannides2229]

We will only move backwards with racism, if people keep apologizing for things they didnt do wrong or say.

[@chloebelle4923]

He has a right to defend himself. DEMANDING that everyone think the same thoughts and have the exact same views has become normalized in this leftist controlled "woke culture. It's very disturbing to see all these comments from people who are *so uncomfortable* and INTOLERANT witnessing two adults having a simple debate. Debating is normal. Why should he tiptoe around her?....he was civil...she was civil in return....that is how it should be. She is not automatically allowed the last word because of her skin color.

[@rinoaks4537]

“This poor girl” ...give me strength. She is a whole adult.

[@JulieDiana1992]

And adult with a brain and went to college. She’s accountable for her actions

[@lucinacosio4353]

He really was trying to act as if she was in 1st grade.

[@jojose417]

Omg I know when he said that I was like omg F you, and if he says Woke one more time, it's not about being 'woke', what a mega douche

[@peachesandpoets]

They infantilize white women to make them seem innocent

[@peachesandpoets]

@@testingemu and black girls too. Like the 9 yo black girl that was pepper sprayed. The cop told her "stop acting like a child". She had to say "I am a child"

[@keepinglifeflowing8392]

Chris, you’re wrong. And based on your defensiveness, my guess is that Matt picks her. Her very recent racist sympathizing past reflects heavily on the present! She could very well be in a relationship with a black man! The first black Bachelor no less!! This is not good! This franchise has not properly vetted many of their contestants. Many have gone on to display disturbing, racist, racially insensitive behavior. This has been a recurring problem.

[@vanessaloorm1979]

RACHAEL IS NOT RACIST. WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE PEOPLE. YOU DON'T KNOW RACHAEL K. PEOPLE IS SOOO JUDGEMENTAL!!!!

[@VictoriousSage]

@@vanessaloorm1979 If she isn't now, she definitely looked down on black people in high school.

[@brookepettenati3323]

she does win. he’s doing so much damage control. it’s awful

[@natalie.e.keller]

Chris Harrison was like “I can’t speak for Rachael Kirkconnell” and then proceeds to speak for her for 13 minutes

[@gigachadyuumi]

doesn't it make you wonder how his gf feels about him defending this girl he barely knows so HARD lol

[@stpaulimdog]

He just kept digging that hole...smh

[@amazonglamazon6633]

I’m glad he won’t be returning next season

[@FadedDream6969]

He didnt speak for her he clearly said HEY maybe when were talking about oppression and speech from a teenager we shouldnt hop on the burn them at the stake train which apparently the majority seems to think is ok. Jesus Christ this woke culture bullshit is insane. Im a Democrat, but why would I judge someone based on who they voted for. This mob mentality is a disgrace and its only fueling the divide. To those who are shaming people based on what they said or did as teenagers should tread very carefully

[@chrisnoziere2893]

Rachel Lindsay was wrong either way for asking Chris Harrison questions about Rachael Kirkconnell that he may not know the answer to. The interview was initially supposed to be about the episode that aired the day before. Just because Chris Harrison was the host doesn’t mean he knows every background to every contestant on the show. This all would’ve been easier if Rachel Lindsay interviewed Rachael Kirkconnell instead!

[@scarlettamandaellen2750]

He defended her way too much. He was trying to come off that he didn't have the ability to give an answer on her behalf..yet preceded to defend her and pretty much try to play off that everything she did there was an excuse for. The fact he kept interrupting the host was also disrespectful as hell. I would have much rather listened to her opinions.

[@ashleyg.7540]

this man just dug himself a grave. like every single thing he said was just so damning. i’ll never be able to watch the show the same way now after this.

[@tammimoore44]

SAAAAMEEE!! I used to think that Chris could do no wrong! But now...idk

[@Silentblogger659]

@@tammimoore44 yall "woke" US up. Gone see a lot more shit like this. That's what you get for accusing us of shit we dont even do. Oh well!

[@oromtitiwbo5078]

@@Silentblogger659 gonna see a lot more what? dont be shy since youre talking tough. say directly what you mean. more sl@vry era parties? well you're clearly already doing it so what...you're going to stop hiding it and publicly declare you wish you could be a sl@ve master? do you realize a white woman accused her of being racist because she bullied her relentlessly for dating black men? so you're going to ramp up the racism by supporting this woman and also do it more? sounds like youre already a racist so please dont be shy and hide it. hold that confederate flag high so everyone knows exactly who and what you are.

[@calivibes_84]

Yeah I’m so put off by him. It was nonstop offensive nonsense. I was indifferent to him before but I can’t stand him now.

[@XaviereJade]

Y'all. Everyone on Bachelor production is knowingly manipulating contestants for ratings. Chris Harrison just pretends to be their friend while he does it

[@bessopheliafilms]

This definitely makes me feel like she wins Matt’s season and they’re trying to do damage control. Rachel deserves the world for putting up with him with such grace for this entire interview

[@robinvolpi]

She does win

[@brookepettenati3323]

She does :( that’s why he’s speaking out so much

[@laken118]

@@brookepettenati3323 please tell me you're joking..... nonononoononononono

[@brookepettenati3323]

@@laken118 i knowww i’m sorry !!!

[@laken118]

@@brookepettenati3323 I’m still rooting for Michelle Young, even if she just becomes the bachelorette! I thought their chemistry was crazzzzzy 😩

[@haileylamoree626]

She obviously won.... that's why he's defending her. NOT okay though. Not a good look, CHRIS!!!!

[@maciechapman382]

He even said she wasn’t at the women tell all.... she def is with matt rn

[@glennholden6820]

She obviously won because people are trying to sabotage her and Matts relationship is the way I see it...i mean look how much energy people are trying to put in it.

[@zarablue2020]

Yeah she did so he’s totally doing damage control so people don’t stop watching. And that’s why Matt came out and defended her.. he’s freaking engaged to her

[@elainerekopantswe2933]

To completely not see or even ackowldege but rather to unsee and erase the Rachel right in front of him, and yet so much passion and compassion to one Rachel with all the understanding and grace. That was astounding the most really. IF you say a thing is wrong you are accused of "cancel culture" forget about the right or wrongness of the thing no one cares about that... In other words as a black person I cannot win even if I point out a thing and how I feel and how it affects me I am accused of being the "woke police" and "canceling" others and just told to shut up and stop being "too sensitive" WOW 2021? I don't watch the Bachelor/Bachelorrete show though - like ever

[@lar.8168]

"You're right in 2021" That party was just 2.5 years ago, what is he talking about?

[@LifestylewithAbby]

He said 2018 like it's 1918. It wasn't long ago at all 😂

[@samanthamarie4181]

Why does he keep saying “poor Rachel” this girl was bullying people in school for liking black guys. Get out of here

[@moebreezy7187]

Now she’s on a show dating/kissing a Black Man for clout! I know her daddy and friends are happy for her. There’s always a rebellious/fetishized undertone to all these (black/white) relationships in my opinion!

[@paulmathews2609]

So?? Fuck knew grows!!

[@Getsome1991]

Source to this? She is dating a black man, I doubt she has these views you claim she has. I would say "poor Rachel" as well, the wolves are now circling and baying for her blood.

[@Getsome1991]

@@sydneyjackson512 I am talking about the accusation that Rachael was bullying people for dating black people, when she seems fine with it by dating Matt today.

[@melb4jd245]

Are you saying that because you know it to be true? That's not right if your making it up... I mean she is dating a black guy herself. People love to destroy people on social media....

[@ahealingplace7350]

Chris: 'I'm not defending her' Chris: defends her fiercely

[@crmsntyde4ever428]

Producer: "Chris, do you prefer the black tie, or the red tie?" Chris: "I think I like the red tie better." Rachel: "Chris, that just shows how racist you are."

[@Shewas-kathybates]

Lmao true but he's mad about this situation and others similar so that's where the passion is coming from.

[@stellagoodson959]

@@crmsntyde4ever428 I feel he is defending her right to her freedom

[@crmsntyde4ever428]

@@stellagoodson959 Sadly freedom of speech is only if it lines up with what Rachel Lindsay believes in...Otherwise, we are all wrong...I think racism sucks!!!...But, when people are just trying to find a racist comment in every conversation it doesn't matter what is said, some will find a way to make things controversial...Its sad because it takes away from the people that really need their voices heard, rather than the ones that are trying to push their "career" or extend their 15 minutes of fame...Rachel is a drama queen that is using a stance, as her own personal playground...Sad

[@TacoJohnsAdventures]

I’ll never watch the bachelor again if they don’t allow Chris back. Cancel culture is cancer culture.

[@bryanward3327]

Girl goes to a sorority party, likely having no idea what it actually represented and in her mind it was just a party. Chris Harrison basically says, "Let's all hold on here and wait to hear from Rachel." He also proceeds to say that we shouldn't judge somebody yesterday on today's standards. Let's also not forget that 6 weeks later we find out that she fell for Matt and was the final girl standing. She had no problem introducing him to her family, yet she is now forever tagged as a racist. One girl's life now has a stain on it and another guy has now lost his job of 20 years. I mean, it must be nice to be the moral police and to have never done anything you are ashamed of having done. It's also interesting how the photo of Rachel at the party had all of the other girls' faces blurred out. I get what this is about and it's shameful what some people will resort to.

[@brentjohnrossiter1795]

Nicely said. Where on earth does this all end???

[@peacelife]

I'm so glad Rachel Lindsay is working here and the leading Bachelorette when it comes to hard topic that others afraid to comment or ask about. He asked: "Is it appropriate for 2018? or 2021?" it is not appropriate ever.

[@bethanymclean2136]

Also acting like 2018 was a 'different time' from 2021 when it really wasn't.

[@JulieDiana1992]

Rachel Lindsay is like my favorite bachelorette

[@robbyrdog]

It wasn’t that big of a deal you idiots just want to blow everything out of proportion. Mind your own damn business, not everything has racist tones to it.

[@fetchmehizsoulll]

@@robbyrdog peepeepoo!

[@briannairene185]

Wow Rachel handled this conversation with so much class, when she should have been the one outraged, not Chris. Why is Chris so enraged?? He’s more concerned about one privileged white girl being called out, then about the centuries of pain of BIPOC.

[@CrystalBella]

wow, really racist shit all the time must be an American.

[@ro_ses]

I bet she win this season

[@IWantToMature85]

Stop it and stop trying to speak for others! I’m black and Rachel is privileged herself. She appears on a show and gets to do things that people with a degree in those fields don’t get to do. Matt said himself that his contestant wasn’t racist. It was racially insensitive but not racist. You do not speak for me.

[@xmaiyer]

Chris: “I love that we can debate and talk back and forth, there’s a love and a grace here.” RACISM IS NOT UP FOR DEBATE! It’s wrong, period!

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Mai Maleeya Xiong she wasn't and isn't racist 👏👏👏👏 wtf are you even saying.

[@bethn9615]

Your problem is that you are ASSUMING she is racist and not just ignorant. There is a difference.

[@bornreadyproductions]

@@bethn9615 She apologized for actions being racist. End of debate. Stop rushing to defend this girl and other racists because you feel guilty.

[@Sabrina-bv9uw]

Racism is WRONG PERIOD. But LITERALLY said he did not know if she is racist or not! Why is the left soooo judgmental! It’s sickening the mob mentality. Toxic cancelling. How can someone say oh she’s racist and Chris Harrison is racist for not calling her a racist. 🤯

[@heathertea2704]

Mai EXACTLY!!!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

*Chris sure said "woke" a great many times.* And he said it in the way all racist people say it as if NOT being asleep and happy to ignore the real world is somehow bad.

[@AlyTennyson]

You obviously don't know what "woke" actually mean.

[@Michelle-fr1fw]

“This poor girl Rachel.” Always fascinate me how white people protect each other against atrocities

[@shreyasinha4980]

Whe

[@drowsy_mouse8406]

Atrocities? Nobody died man chill out

[@kaitlynmarcak3725]

ummmmmmm, we don’t. not this one at least.

[@jamesrussell9124]

@@kaitlynmarcak3725 you might not but white people tend to protect each other in these situations. Even now that country singer is doing more numbers after he got dropped by his label. The exact WRONG response and message you should want to send, but white people tend to not care about how racist they are.

[@hood7480]

Reed Peterson who mentioned George Floyd weirdo. Let that the man Rest In Peace

[@jdserenxty]

for someone who “doesn’t know”, he sure had a lot to say. he should’ve allowed Rachel to take the lead on this conversation because he’s clearly not at all informed. whose idea was it to allow a white man to dictate the conversation on racism?

[@Varaidzo1]

True!

[@sydneyjackson512]

I think it was more that Rachel let him dig his own grave when she saw where he was going😂 I love that she sat back and let him say what he was gonna say

[@Shanywany_]

Exactly!

[@truep9484]

@@sydneyjackson512 Agreed! Rachel was like I'm not going to lose my paycheck over you Chris Harrison

[@briethompson439]

Exactly

[@yellowhouseport18]

Rachael's silence and patience was obviously for a reason. She wanted to let Chris Harrison talk and say what he did so that the Bachelor franchise could be exposed for what it truly is. Brilliant on her part.

[@kendydelacruz6669]

someone was saying the contract for ABC is what didn’t allow her to talk about it but if ur idea is correct thats super smart of her!!

[@aisham5485]

@@kendydelacruz6669 she talked about it on her Higher learning podcast. Once she noticed where Chris was going with the discussion, she remained calm (despite her anger) and allowed him to show his true colors, which payed off a lot more than if she shut him down. She did good lmao

[@andreamanuel9137]

She’s amazing for keeping that calm. Wow that takes a lot of strength for sure

[@chrisnoziere2893]

Rachel got backlash too because she was wrong either for asking Chris Harrison questions about Rachael Kirkconnell that he may not know the answer to. I don’t know what Rachel Lindsay was thinking asking Chris Harrison those questions for?

[@cattyanamontes5996]

@@chrisnoziere2893 he was an executive producer at the time. So who else would she ask?

[@artbymarysargent]

oof I thought people were being too hard on Chris Harrison but this interview went south in the first 2 minutes

[@deltatangoelectronics8598]

How?

[@AverageSocialite]

Same

[@nikkic0509]

I agree, he doesn’t deserve the way he’s been treated.

[@keatonmask1918]

It was just a lot of yikes after more yikes

[@deniaridley]

"went south" lol

[@beckypea3697]

Why does he tell her, “you tell me” and immediately cuts her off while she’s making a point 🙄

[@tonytee7324]

He obviously had a strong opinion but kept asking her to clarify what was wrong and right... You could feel his frustration over a host of things and it was on display. When I read about this, I honestly thought Rachel was being a B in this interview and went over board, but she was actually calm and wasn’t accusatory at all.... Chris was overly defensive!

[@cindybeal7459]

Really 🙄

[@cindybeal7459]

@Tim Evans Racists much?

[@tinastardust7793]

@Tim Evans Keep Telling the truth. Let them swallow the bitter pills about themselves

[@daniellesmith3955]

When he started talking about - where's the narrative of her falling for a Black man - classic argument. Hey I have BIPOC friends, I'm dating a BIPOC person. Doesn't mean you don't have to grapple with racism and fight hard to be anti-racist. Even if she's the winner, she still has to speak to this - more so!

[@badmartian320]

Democrats taught you well

[@gypsysilver4815]

@@badmartian320 and republicans have taught you nothing. Stay out of her replies

[@badmartian320]

@@gypsysilver4815 “If you don’t believe in our ideas you’re racist”

[@gypsysilver4815]

@@badmartian320 “if I talk more maybe I’ll sound smarter”

[@badmartian320]

@@gypsysilver4815 You are what people have called Chris.

[@p.t.3113]

I don't usually comment on here but I have to bc I am absolutely appalled. I can't look at chris the same way after this. This interview was a perfect example of a white man trying to take control of a Black person's narrative. Telling a Black person how to feel or not feel, when to feel or not feel it... Do you not see Rachel Lindsay is a Black woman, chris?! Don't you get it?!?!? That is exactly what the issue has been during these past two centuries. Wrong is wrong. There shouldn't be a timetable for acknowledging wrongdoing. It's those delays in acknowledging wrongdoing throughout history that have perpetuated the notion that racism is acceptable. Clearly the George Floyd protests didn't resonate with him. This is so, so, sad. Also: The irony in all of his statements. Saying rachael can't do right bc social media is vile when in reality this franchise thrives off of social media and every mass-based reaction it gets for fabricating nasty drama every season. Most obvious irony: him telling us to remain patient bc we don't know what she is going to say when he is SO visibly advocating for her. Nothing says promoting impartiality like having already made up your mind, chris. You are an enabler, chris.

[@Ariel_green]

IKR? A white man mansplaning racism? I do not fuck with Chris Harrison after this, he is completely out of touch and am sure Rachel will end all ties with the franchise after this coz it’s appalling.

[@Gigi-hw6se]

amen to your post!!!

[@krobinson1329]

Very well said!!!!! Especially the piece about social media, considering his “apology” was posted on social media....

[@Ben-xl7fq]

Bottom line; he is not entitled to his opinion because he is white? Disgusting

[@Ariel_green]

@@Ben-xl7fq Bottom line his opinion is racist.

[@nikitakukreja5700]

The way Chris did not let Rachel finish a single sentence. I am still so angry watching this, all these years later. He just kept cutting her off and arguing and saying he was right and then had the AUDACITY to ask who Rachel is to say anything about the matter... Wtf... She's a black woman!!! She has every right to say something. Like wtf do you mean?????