Chris Harrison Says Madison 'Deserves Better' After SHOCKING Finale With Peter's Mom (Exclusive)

ET's Lauren Zima sat down with Chris Harrison to talk about Tuesday night's shocking finale. 'The Bachelor' airs Mondays on ABC.
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[@CAsaidit]

Why Madison was willing to take Peter back after he had no issues proposing to Hannah Ann is beyond me.

[@danaconnolly8574]

C A she wanted the exposure. On Rachel’s Podcast she said Madison already hired an Agent and her agent posted the night of the finale that she was representing Madison. Wasted no time

[@CAsaidit]

Dana Connolly Yess I listened to the podcast as well! Agreed with all of Rachel’s input and insights. Madison just jumped on the opportunity for more camera time.

[@juliagritzbach]

She’s dumb

[@LizzyMessilove10]

and also the fact that Peter contacted Hannah B for closure. How does that not bother her?

[@CAsaidit]

I guess Madi and her sisters just want to be like Cassie and her sister Michelle. Madi doesn't care about who Peter has spoken with because she is interested in the instagram followers, not Peter's actions.

[@SonyaLCH]

Worst proposal ever. "Madison left 2 days ago. So I guess I love you. Let"s get married. . ."

[@raeannmoldenhauer5641]

Sonya Cosby Henderson He accidentally called her Madison and tried to cover up. “So, Madison ... “ pause. Hanna Ann knew by the look on her face. She decided to believe his feeble attempt to cover his mistake.

[@Gen_Gen__]

😂😂 so true

[@shaes1763]

Yeah... Peter sucks

[@survivor6710]

Lol

[@crissiefinn9999]

@RaeAnn Moldenhauer I immediately thought of Ross when he said “I take thee Rachel...” instead of Emily 😬

[@catherinehuang6057]

I have to say the fact that Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are dating and kept this interview professional is a testament of how they are good at their jobs.

[@saywhat4523]

I would be pissed if I was Madison’s Mom....how dare Barb treat Madison like that???

[@resten.mutesasira73]

If barb had a daughter, she would have acted different. Madi's parents didn't like peter either but were not rude to him

[@AM-qd7tb]

You were not there to see. Neither is it a tit for tat ,the fact remains that respect to parents is key! Babs deserved respect

[@MontserratTorres]

Can we talk about how Chris worked harder to get Madison and Peter together than either of them😂

[@daughteroftheking3220]

Exactly, he was the more mature adult. That is it: Peter needs to officially get adopted by Chris.

[@leonelamarquez161]

WHY MADI's parents not there.. The rating would have been "ding" ding" ding"

[@dziendobre111]

I agree. But it might have turned into bad girls club 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maarchilvlogger7614]

Obvs they did'nt like peter either lolzz

[@tejaswinipethe9661]

They're far too classy for that shit lol

[@rosaungaro3950]

Leonela Marquez that could be part two....stay tuned....in my opinion a lot of concerns are valid but we must all shut up, stand back and give Madi and Peter a chance.

[@kamfreeman8306]

Leonela Marquez i honestly think that maybe they didn’t approve of this either after everything that happened w hannah ann. i don’t blame them

[@danyelleb2646]

Momma is jealous of Madison...Madison will have control and she wouldn't. With Hannah Ann, Barb knew she could run her and Peter's life.

[@colleendarley9019]

This is what I was thinking as well.

[@ns2js328]

THANK you omg yes

[@Daphattack]

Basically

[@celestechavez3464]

AGREED!

[@bismillahrabbani9006]

I loved how Madi stood up for herself, inspite of Barb.

[@gcool6707]

I bet producers are wishing that they had just chosen Mike. Better guy, more diversity, better ratings. Peter’s season was the worst in bachelor history and was completely a waste of time.

[@ivanVZ1289]

G Cool I’ve been saying that since September when Paradise ended and Peter was announced & everyone still wanted Peter... look at it now! Lmfao 🤷🏻‍♂️🥀🔥

[@whatup4998]

G Cool nobody wanted to see Bachelor in the hood

[@annabelles1622]

@@ivanVZ1289That was me exactly. I never liked Peter. I know that's mean. He is a nice guy, but when he showed up in his pilot uniform he lost me. My husband is a pilot. We thought it was too show-offy. Back then I liked his mother and family. But now I dont like his mom.

[@biancamichelle11]

Unfortunately no, the producers are the reason why everything was so drama filled. They want it that way for ratings. Mike is still there, they can ask him to be a bachelor in the future but I’d doubt they would be so smart to do so.

[@EllDuclos]

Producers are lovinnnnng this drama

[@anastasialazic8458]

I think that this season had one of the saddest and unsatisfying endings ever. Like this is peters life, madisons life, hannah anns life and they all (barbara) just aired their bad laundry on national television for our enjoyment but once the cameras stop rolling and the season is over, they all go home and continue to go through that. I dont know what peters intentions were by going on the show and if he did it for the wrong reasons but you cant help but feel bad for him. My heart goes out to all three of them, none of them deserved this ending. And i feel like since the night did go the way that it did, it left a lot of questions and ambiguity as to what happens next and where to go from this. I wish them nothing but the best (except barb, she was the worst lol!)

[@amelie7802]

I also agree. Hannah Ann seems like she’s doing great though. But my heart breaks for Madison as it seemed like towards the end there everyone all of a sudden jumped on the hannah Ann train and left madi in the dust. She is such a beautiful soul and really deserves happiness and Barbara rained hellfire down on her for no good reason despite the fact that she just did not like her. Makes me sad.

[@321MjC]

I agree.. mostly. Except Peter *definitely* brought all of this upon himself. Point. Blank. PERIOD.

[@daybyday0731]

Barb get some manners!!! Pathetic wow!!!

[@anastasialazic8458]

@@321MjC Oh for sure. I think everything was going sort of okay up until fantasy suite week. After that, he made his bed, now he can lie in it unfortunately.

[@denisem8570]

I agree. This was uncomfortable to watch and not entertaining at all. Chris Harrison can spin all he wants, but he is part of a franchise that purposely uses vulnerable people and manipulates them to create ridiculous drama. It is cruel. I have been watching since the beginning, but I think this cringey crap has finally cured me of the need to watch the trainwreck.

[@Burn143]

Chris shouldn’t have gone after Madi, Peter should’ve never proposed to Hannah Ann, Barb should’ve acted better, Mike should’ve been the bachelor. So many things during this season COULD have been avoided.

[@jo19479]

Totally agree with you Michelle Gibson.

[@zl6262]

Truee

[@DAVIDFERNANDEZ-jx4fb]

I saw all of this coming from the beginning , you are right

[@lisaa.5378]

Peter was a horrendous choice for the bachelor. So incredibly immature.

[@Burn143]

@@lisaa.5378 I fully agree. His season was pure chaos.

[@daniellemontreal3491]

"You're not speaking Alien!...It's SPANISH!" Can someone put that on a tshirt or decal pls? Mkaythanks.

[@experiencewonder]

Lol best comment!

[@downeastern1]

OMG. I am tickled!

[@raeann5821]

I love it!

[@CM-tg6co]

These two are pros. Every time they do an interview together, they still keep it totally professional and you'd never know they have a relationship outside of this. That's not easy. I also love them together!

[@CJ-83]

Yeah they forgot how madison parents and sisters might feel seeing their daughter and sister treated that way, imagine how she felt thinking her family and friends saw that. Yeah dont only think about the webers.

[@lashonquinones3749]

I was saying the same thing. Madison has a family they are going to be furious when they see this and how this lady treated their child Barb needs to realize she would not allow anybody to speak to Peter that way. This is just one big mess Barb needs to go and have a seat

[@irisjuliete8057]

Seriously, Barbs lucky they’re a Christian family because if that was my daughter she was talking to imma have to find her, have a sit down, and get her butt together.

[@Gryffindor-vw4su]

CJ 83 I don’t feel bad for Maddie getting attack by barb

[@CJ-83]

@@Gryffindor-vw4su i dont feel bad for barb getting attacked by ppl

[@CJ-83]

@@Oceans780 maybe cos never in history of the show a parents or family act A WHOLE ENTIRELY childish/immature.

[@_itsmeeim9593]

Barb embarrassed herself tbh. There is no taking back the words and her action she made in public if she likes HER* sons decision or not.

[@catelyngrace3870]

Dr Phil should send her to the ranch.

[@rebeccabrown1213]

That mom is seemingly unstable. Extreme emotions and saying a lotta crap that most people would not say, where was her filter. Shes nuts and her son knows it. The father was cringing

[@KellyGreenScarf]

@@rebeccabrown1213 I think his mother might be a Narcissist.

[@rebeccabrown1213]

@@KellyGreenScarf something!

[@Tatyana2006]

Barb displayed the maturity of a 12 year old and I feel like I'm offending 12 year olds. Too bad her spirituality didn't teach her any wisdom. I SHOOK!

[@taylordee2863]

Tatyana2006 it annoyed me after she made a big deal about how Madi and Peter were so different and that they’re not religious just “spiritual” how she then went to Peter and was all, “ooooh I PRAYED to God that he put the right woman here for you and it’s HANNAH ANNNNN” like really Barb? Really?

[@kews5174]

My husband, who despises this show, told me Barb sounded like our toddler.

[@maggiesmum527kates3]

Barb is a hateful nightmare

[@EllDuclos]

I finally agree with Chris Harrison. I still am shocked people are on Team Barb. As a mom you show love and support and if you disagree you disagree in a respectful way. There is a time and place.

[@hailey7368]

Thank you! No matter whether you wanted Peter to pick Hannah Ann or Madison, his mom was OUT OF LINE. No question. It would be different if his mom had said "I was closer to Hannah Ann but I love my son and want him to be happy" but oh no, she had to make it all about her. She acted horrid.

[@louwiz2422]

That's not love. Did you see the movie Psycho? I suggest watching it

[@EllDuclos]

Lou Wiz what’s not love????,

[@louwiz2422]

@@EllDuclos you said " as a mom you show love and support"...

[@EllDuclos]

Lou Wiz I said what I said. I mean what I say. I also said if you disagree you do so respectfully.

[@keepinglifeflowing8392]

This is the breakdown we needed. Chris Harrison is rightfully horrified. For al of the people cheering and wishing the demise of this relationship, Chris put the onus in the right place. The buck stopped with Peter’s parents. Period.

[@bhavya.d1897]

They shouldn't involve parents. This season they did and it's a mess. Edit: Holy shit! I didn't knew my comment would blow up like this. Thanks guys

[@Abigail-ts3qg]

Agreed

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

Venus Infinity AGREED!

[@jessiebrown8679]

The parents are always involved in some way but I’ve never seen them try to have so much control over the situation. It was horrible to watch.

[@epicepidemic7131]

Parents involved themselves. Barb wasn't gonna let go.

[@tamilynard9256]

Peter needs to get his own apartment and stop engaging in mama drama. Until he does that he will run his life.

[@megans7671]

CHRIS HARRISON SPEAKING ALL THE TRUTH!!!! OUR GUY!

[@57andstillkicking]

Chris caused all this. He went and got Madison without checking with Peter.

[@newjerseycouple1047]

Mom from hell! Eww

[@mac4951]

Love him

[@rileyholz1065]

His mom is ridiculous she should feel ashamed of herself how embarrassing

[@laurenputnam2708]

Anyone that says Barb loves Peter so much and that's why she "wants the best for him" think about this.. Barb CLAPPED and cheered when Hannah Ann broke up with him, walking away, and was sooo happy he was being hurt in that process (cheering on Hannah Ann) so if she LOVED him wouldn't she be the least bit upset seeing him upset? Barb is out of control and has her family under her reign.

[@jacquelinechochoi7272]

Lauren Putnam exactly as a mother she should want her son to grow up but not in way where he’s being sabotaged on national tv with you in the background applauding and cheering people to do so just because he didn’t choose the girl you liked

[@gigib8849]

She definitely wanted things HER way. It’s obvious Mama is used to getting things her way.

[@kateruterbories2692]

She needs control. It's nuts!

[@alos.h256]

Just the terrible way she would burst into tears oh man! That tells you a lot. It was like watching a episode of days of our lives.

[@barbaradonlin3675]

Hanna told him If you want a Real Woman .. You Need to be A Real Man .. O U C H ....Well maybe IF mommy dearest stayed out of his relationships he could

[@rachelcameron753]

Thank you Chris for reminding everyone that THE CONVERSATION THAT MADE BARB WAIT WAS VERY NECESSARY AND IT SHOULD NOT BE BLAMED ON MADISON. period.

[@lisamarie8274]

I disagree with Chris saying that Peter contacted Hannah B, to give her a heads up; he doesn't owe her an explanation, they broke up long ago, I'm calling bs on that.

[@cissemaimouna933]

Peter is sometimes too nice I believe him I am pretty sure they are done so Hannah can be with Tyler when he is ready

[@CAsaidit]

He didn’t have to tell her himself either. I’m sure Peter could have asked a producer who they both know to let Hannah B know on his behalf.

[@PrairieeGirl]

Agree. And most important, his then fiance Hannah Ann said she wasn't comfortable with it when Peter brought it up to her. I think Chris is trying to redeem something for the way Peter and his family handled things..not gonna happen.

[@mlchc9004]

I can see Peter doing that as Chris is saying, he’s a super nice guy

[@teresahighsmith5559]

Nobody knows what they talked about when he did the show

[@amirahmuhammad5813]

Lauren and Chris are my FAVORITE bachelor nation couple 💯❤

[@SuperFarfel]

YES!!!!!! So cute together!!

[@cissemaimouna933]

Amirah Muhammad same tied with Colton and Cassie ❤️

[@carebearpatriot6313]

SAME!!!!!!❤😍❤

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

Barb is toxic...and Peter needs to be single to sort out the baggage his mother gave him...

[@pixiemermaid]

I disagree. Its Madison is toxic. Shes toxic manipulative on a powertrip not humble and mama knows best.

[@Ash_Queen16]

@@pixiemermaid Sounds like you're gas lighting Madison with Barbara's toxicity

[@myrnaissa8418]

PixieMermaid yeah i noticed that too on the last episode

[@escapingnarcissists1549]

I've tagged Peter on my IG page about narcissistic mothers. I know he won't see. It, but I hope the world forces him to look at his life. He needs to grow up and leave mommy's side.

[@ispeakrealestatemore8218]

I'm starting to understand why Peter is so indecisive & is drawn to drama. He was raised by a woman who has been controlling his decisions with her over the top emotions, his whole life. Although she might mean well because she loves her sons, that's so unhealthy. It is manipulative & selfish. Peter is a polite young man with a good heart & I'm sure he owes those good characteristics to his family. But he also has serious issues he needs to deal with & he owes that to his family as well -particularly his mother. Madi is better off not getting involved with that.

[@krissaves]

Barb was completely out of line. She is triggered by Madi because she knows Madi is not the type of girl she can manipulate. Maybe they're not compatible but let them figure that out. The worst Madi is going to put him through are a few Bible studies for his "spiritual" soul.

[@cissemaimouna933]

Yes that is exactly what I am saying

[@Lilfairyxo]

I agree 100%. Also Madison is a good person. She didn't deserve what Barb put her through at all...

[@krissaves]

@David Powell lol but let him choose not to want to do that. He's 28, shouldn't be his mommy's choice.

[@user-jk8jl2zt8s]

@@krissaves He's 25.

[@krissaves]

@@user-jk8jl2zt8s he's definitely not lol educate yourself with a quick Google search...and even if he was 25 his mommy still shouldnt be making his decisions

[@TheCristallo83]

Then why did you go get her? Peter had been back for THREE months and didn't contact her.

[@tanzpartnerin6411]

He should have left well enough alone!

[@Sumi2379]

Exactly! The producers were tryna force a happy ending smh

[@cheriamour1762]

Hey everyone, I said the same thing! Chris is the instigator! He went and brought her back after Peter hadn't seen her in three months! Shame on him!

[@georgelucas1522]

Apparently he went back to Madison on his own in January but it wasn’t on camera so they made it seem as if Chris played matchmaker. I don’t find that hard to believe

[@keepmyfreedoms2602]

She came back for more followers she clearly was not into him, or him into her. All for the SHOW......

[@kybowty]

Does Barb not understand her son is almost 30? He needs to make decisions on his own, she can’t smother him forever.

[@jillb7234]

Kylie Morgan Glinski Time to cut the apron strings!!

[@pixiemermaid]

Nope. Barb knows Peter better than he knows himself. Shes right.

[@kybowty]

PixieMermaid he’s almost 30, by this point he needs to grow up

[@Dtillma228]

OH but you can be assured she will most certainly TRY to suck the life and confidence out of all her children putting herself at the top and pinnacle of their worlds using every manipulative tactic in the book to coerce, control and bully HER way. She will make his whole life and the life of his partners and her other son's life HELL. She has a personality disorder.

[@briher1419]

Barb is coming across very bipolar to me. I have a bipolar mother in law and she pulls this same shit with her husband, mine who is about 30 also, her other children, grandchildren, everyone and it’s a real shit show when she doesn’t get her way. Barb had no shame about any of her behavior the same way she doesn’t and when she brought up the support in her DMs 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️Barb needs help. And by help, I mean therapy. Seriously.

[@ravajj.1579]

This was the worst Bachelor season, Peter and Barb deserve each other....I've never been so pissed. Barb wanted clout and Peter wanted sex. DAMN DISGUSTING.

[@catblue7065]

Totally get that momma loves her baby and is trying to protect him, BUT she’s holding him back from making his own decisions and letting him learn. Family needs to bite their lips, step back, and support him no matter who or what he chooses. I hope Peter takes this experience and grows from it. Don’t live your life by what others say you should do.

[@AkSonya1010]

If your family can't be honest, who can? There is a fine line, I agree but it's not Barb's fault. I don't buy that Maddie is in love with Peter. I have been saying it for a while now and her hiring a publicist and a team to help her, just confirms the feelings I have had about her.

[@melindamatthews8122]

@@AkSonya1010 and, Peter's gonna cheat on her]. I think he just wants to bag a virgin. When he can't, he will cheat. Hope I am wrong, but...

[@bjettiejett]

@@melindamatthews8122 Exactly!!He is totally going to cheat on her!! I mean a young man has needs, right!?! I read online, that he gets four days off in a row and he goes cruising around the world with his friends, partying it up! Now, that's all going to stop because your girlfriend doesn't drink!?! Plus, they have to get married BEFORE they can have sex. What if they're not compatible in the bedroom? That's a long time to be married to the wrong intimate partner! Geez! I hate to say it, Peter is being a FOOL!!

[@melindamatthews8122]

@@bjettiejett They both are fools. Why is dating someone who PROPOSED to someone else? He clearly doesn't take commitment as seriously as she does. Why is she accepting a guy who didnt chase after her, but passively waited for something to happen? Neither one of the people seem to know who they are dating. They seem to have blinders on to who the other person truly is...

[@draftapples]

@@melindamatthews8122 Exactly. She seems to have a bigger issue with him being intimate than the fact that he proposed to someone else. She's a mess. I also agree that he will cheat. He has no common sense when it comes to that. As my old Auntie used to say "A stiff c*ck has no conscience "! Everyone is so down on Barb but can you imagine a mother watching a son who is a player like Petey Boy? How many women has he had? Hurt or cheated on? Brought home to family only to get ripped out if their arms because he's playing around on them. I've had a man like that. It's no fun. Poor Barb is probably fed up with his games and by calling him out on it on National TV just might be what he needs to take a good look at himself. He needs to grow up ! He's a spoiled brat.

[@111Gtfo]

Peter is 28, a social media star, and a pilot and he lives with his parents?

[@rascal211]

Smart He is banking big money and will pay off a house with cash.

[@laureensiegrist7544]

He's a big mama's boy through and through! It's as plain as the nose on anyone's face! It's high time he MOVES OUT and his brother, too!

[@bs4e]

Most young people live with their families now. Especially millennials.

[@gustgin-livingmy360degreel9]

@@bs4e Not usually the ones who can afford NOT to do so.

[@khaya1800]

Atleast he can afford to move out but obviously he chooses nt to.

[@celestechavez3464]

Barb is a nightmare. Peter will never have a successful relationship with ANYONE unless some very serious boundaries are made and he is consistent in putting his foot down! I felt so bad for Madi. She is such a quality girl! You'd think his family would have a problem with her if she was a drug dealer, or extremely promiscuous, or a compulsive liar, or a gold digger, etc. But they have a problem with a faithful virgin! I think we can see more of why Peter struggles with being more independent and just being a grown-up! LOL .... He NEEDS TO MOVE OUT. #boundaries

[@pocahontas5145]

Yes! So backwards!

[@Irish-Rose]

She’s going to destroy them. What a B@tch

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@Irish-Rose His mom? Yes, she is.

[@dovecoolness5358]

Well said Celeste 👍💜💙💖💜💙💖💜

[@rosaungaro3950]

Celeste Chavez Barbs concerns are very valid, she just has to be less emotional and more accepting.

[@tomhecht6068]

The only thing that would have prevented this would have been if Peter grew a pair and told his mom in advance to BUTT-OUT". He should have said, "This is my love life not yours, your job is to get along with whomever I choose!"

[@lisaotruba8974]

thats Chris's girlfriend Lauren Zima i like her she has a great sense of humor she is good for Chris!

[@v.a2382]

Who is

[@amelie7802]

V.A the interviewer

[@sarahgumball8597]

Roses and Roseeee

[@__sr23]

They have wonderful chemistry but they’re both also clearly really good at their jobs. Perfect match!

[@erikaortiz3134]

The world knows that they've been together since forever.

[@bismillahrabbani9006]

Why did Peter's parents get so much say on this season?

[@maryserge8516]

because peter doesn’t have a backbone

[@biancaskinner4443]

They need to leave parents out next season. Disappointing season. Barb is a nightmare.

[@stephanasmith7744]

Bismillah Rabbani , I think they were cute at first.

[@maryd7081]

Ratings

[@dianehill1218]

Only the mama...the papa wasn't allowed to say anything?

[@diannheinze8377]

Chris, you should have not gone to Maddie. Peter could have gone to her on his on . But I love you still Chris.

[@joannaluca8495]

diann heinze true!! But I’m sure ABC wanted it for ratings.

[@escapingnarcissists1549]

It's the producers not Chris.

[@alittlebitofdutch6185]

I hated when Barb made the "we waited 3 hours"-comment. I mean, Madi and Peter hadn't had a real conversation since that night at the fantasy suites, and Barb was aware of that. So obviously her and Peter wanted to talk first. I just hated how Barb made everything about herself. Not fair on Peter, and certainly not fair on Maddison.

[@Elllafella234]

Fien Strobbe exactly and barbs been on the show what for a year she should now how this works like I get that she was mad but she made it about her and that’s not ok

[@Halabala305]

Well it's not smart for peter to involve his parents from episode one in the bachelor! Like involve them but dont make them the main cast in this....peter is the one who's finding love not his mom

[@melindamatthews8122]

Madison owned an apology. She could have explained the conversation was necessary, but apologized for keeping the family waiting...

[@lizbetharce6289]

@@melindamatthews8122 I agree! Like if she really loved Peter she wouldn't keep cat-fighting with his mom! She would try to make amends and squash the beef

[@melindamatthews8122]

@@lizbetharce6289 exactly, if she plans to be a part of the family, she should try to create harmony, and she should find out why Peter didnt come after her.

[@tatianam8073]

I love how in the beginning Chris made that "mhmm!" after the sip of rose like Lauren does. True love.

[@pandashrimp9274]

I noticed that too! So cute! :) He made that Rose for her too.

[@tomhecht6068]

Peter will never be able to get that out of his brain. Mom needs counseling for her narcissism. Madison handled that really well, she's better off without them.

[@bxddestt8318]

Preech!!!

[@PrettyBrownEyes718]

I feel bad for everyone involved. I agree with everything that Chris said here. I hope that Peter and Madi can be happy together, but it will be difficult if there is no support from the families. The family will have a big hand in their demise. I feel bad for all. I hope Hannah Ann finds the love she deserves as well.

[@escapingnarcissists1549]

100% agree

[@deannahuntley8261]

They broke up thank god!! peter is no good!!

[@ZhuZhuBaby]

Ok just by Chris saying how he greeted them and what Barbs and her husband did was how arrogant they are. Who wants to be in a family like that....Geeezzzeeee.

[@raeann5821]

Barb controls her family with guilt and crocodile tears,, and knew she couldn't control Madi. She was going to make sure nobody that wouldn't let Barb control them would be in her son's life.

[@clairevanorsow]

If Peter loved Madison as he say he does, then he should've flown his ass to Alabama instead of Chris doing it.

[@HollyHargreaves]

I love how open and honest Chris is.

[@themommietofive]

After seeing this, Peter is going to be a single man for a long time. No one is going to want a mother in law like Barb. She has to control everything.. Cut the apron strings Peter and fly.

[@susanhouser3676]

Barb needs to let her son grow up. She was awful towards this young couple. And he needs to pack his bags and move into his own home a long way fro his mom.

[@kellyhonor]

I’m normally not one to watch interviews, especially on this channel. But this was an excellent interview! Chris Harrison is so well spoken and all the right questions were being asked! Loved it!

[@karenzhiyi]

Barb might be angry cos Chris, you sought Madi out! I adore Madi but after Hannah claimed Pete seeking HB for closure (not sure truth), plus Pete's tendency to be inconsistent with decisions throughout the show and they are clearly incompartible.. Even though Madi can decide - Chris, what have you introduced back to Madi? Pete shouldn't even be on Bachelor cos he's more bf than marriage material.

[@321MjC]

Truuueee💯💯💯

[@bararobberbaron859]

He seems to be one night stand material, he ain't ready for anything serious! He will say anything to anybody to make them feel good about a situation but I doubt he even knows what he actually wants.

[@karenzhiyi]

@@bararobberbaron859 Since Pete can accept Madi’s virginity, fine. Still, Pete is indecisive in too many things - not marriage quality. As for Chris, man - I wouldn't reintroduce Madi back to Pete because I love Madi much to not want see her suffer further.

[@bararobberbaron859]

@@karenzhiyi As if her being a virgin is something to accept instead of appreciate.

[@Stepbystepstuff84]

Kar LCE so??? Chris was the one who talked to Peter during the season. What Barb wants is not even an iota of importance.

[@trouvaille1558]

"you're making that moment about you, not making it about your son" thank you. I finished.

[@jessicahillmann3202]

I needed this! Thanks for clearing the air Chris Harrison!

[@LisasEbooks]

I really enjoyed watching this interview. Thank you

[@SheIsTristine]

Thank you Chris Harrison for clarifying everything!!

[@tomhecht6068]

Narcissistic mother's are the worst for young men.

[@briher1419]

tom hecht Here here. That was hard to watch. She was making me uncomfortable. I felt so bad for him and Madison.

[@aliciacleeland2257]

Exactly! "She needs to fail to succeed" WTF?!

[@h3arty]

I think she's codependent, not a narcissist. Both are the worst though

[@eliagron8750]

Thanks for clearing things up.

[@intellivisionmaster7999]

I appreciate Chris’ straight-forward responses to simple questions. It gave me closure on the season.

[@nancycraig4672]

When Barb said “you’re gonna have to fail to succeed “ my boyfriend’s jaw dropped and he said “she’s basically saying HEY, YOU’RE GONNA BE WITH A DUMPSTER FIRE “ 🤣🤣🤣 #menandtheirbachelorperspective

[@IAmTheTruCanadian]

lol yep pretty much my thoughts. "oh shit, she just said that? and she's his mother?"

[@paigesimpson6849]

Mine did and said the same thing! He was like “are people booing her?”

[@sunshinegirl6854]

I think they are both right. i CAN SEE barb's points. And I also see the fear of losing her son because peter is having to change his lifestyle and beliefs. Madison did nothing wrong. And yes it is madison's journey too. I found it weird his family encouraged him to choose hannah to propose to knowing he is conflicted. yet then barb applauds how he treated madison? They need to figure it out themselves.

[@tonydanielii1026]

But that's the thing Peter claims to be a Christian, meaning he loves and follows Jesus. In scripture Jesus says, "IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS."🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ not continuously break them with no remorse for what you do🤔📖📖 you can not follow Jesus half way.... he later says, "You cannot serve two masters." Meaning- you must choose to follow the way of the world or his teaching and lifestyle

[@kristenmurphy9025]

This was a great video, loved it!! Love him and you!

[@daniclark6406]

Thank you for this. What a great behind the scenes. CHRIS is great

[@lovefirst2725]

The music is unnecessary and distracting.

[@Veromoi4]

Monica R haha in this case I agree. lol

[@mbs811]

AGREED

[@RustySpoons6490]

Big time.

[@milvertonmom50]

What is a 28 year old pilot doing still living at home anyway? BIG red flag there. RUN. RUN!!!

[@jenniferd5477]

So proud of Chris for speaking up about this ! Thank you for being such a gentleman and really stepping up for what’s fair !! Not even what’s the right decision ! Just what’s fair ! Thanks Chris ! Love you even more after this

[@wendysaywhat]

Love Chris Harrison! The best host! Always trying to look out for his people. Thanks for the awesome interview

[@seshat927]

I LOVE his honesty. Chris is good ❤

[@yvonneelliott8727]

Barb was way out of line. She was very rude to Madison. Peter is a man and can make his own decisions. Time to cut the aprons strings, Peter. I wish Peter and Madi the best. Love is not always easy but wins in the end. It would have been better if Peters parents were not in the audience for sure. I used to like Barb, not any more. Chris Harrison handled all of this show very very well. What a gentleman !

[@user-jk8jl2zt8s]

Peter could have cut her off, but he let her go on and on. If he respected Madison, he wiuld have said more than he said.

[@jamesmcclung5075]

Chris, you are the best! Not many people could handle this disaster so well. Keep it up!

[@Call_me_Kelllz]

I ❤️❤️❤️ how Chris makes the “Lauren Zima sound when you sip your wine”

[@sunshinegirl6854]

THESE INDIVIDUALS BETTER BE ON PARADISE: HANNAH ANNE, KELLEY, KELSEY, VICTORIA, TAYSIA, TIA, KENDALL, AND TYLER.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

AND PETER'S BROTHER!

[@whatup4998]

AND SYDNEY...WITH HER SEXY ASS LIPS

[@KateCameron1]

Natasha

[@chillytoes337]

That'd be a MASTER TRAINWRECK!! Ugh!

[@SavvyMuhon]

Dermatologist Victoria or Home wrecker Victoria?

[@theastrand]

I’ve not heard Chris Harrison say anything about HIS part in all of this. AM I the only one who thinks going to Madison was out of line. If he had let PETER live his life , maybe Peter would have pursued Madison, maybe not, but this whole thing felt like the show pulling a stunt for dramatic effect. The SHOW put Barb in the box which was absolutely designed to incite drama. That was in bad taste. Even though its “just a show” these are real people and Chris should have let things evolve as they evolve if it happens AFTER the show wraps.

[@912DeLaPaz]

Thea Strand I completely agree, he should’ve stayed out of it

[@amymelton4782]

Totally agree. Also, if the 3 hour thing wasnt Madison's fault, why did Chris stand up for her? Why didnt he interject and say something?

[@gabriellucas5494]

Chris Harrison was highkey shady for this

[@verarobinson5472]

I agree. Barbara is getting all the bad press when Chris is the one that caused the whole blowup

[@SummerMovies2011]

Chris is so honest and open and I truly respect that. It’s not some beat around the bush answers. He’s straight forward and perfect for this job.

[@noconaburton5345]

Chris Harrison is very well spoken! So glad I watched this interview.

[@nomadchica]

oh, you two, so cute. i love it when chris utters lauren-isms - the mm hmm while drinking is the best! :)

[@palomahealing5073]

Even his parents were shocked and embarrassed!!! It was very clear here! Barb didn't use any nasty words in what she said? She was straight up..a straight shooter, but in the nicest way she could have done it!! I'm with Barb..and her son is the worst, most worst Bachelor in the history. Madison had the best opportunity to apologize to the parents. She will be part of this family "if" they continue, and that's Madison's reality!! She/Madison was rude as hell....period!

[@Nikki30288]

Lauren and Chris are so cute 😍 ❤️ they are like the mom and dad of ET. Please never break up !

[@mollyworthley]

Go Chris Harrison.... I’ve been waiting to hear his take on it! I love him!

[@sydneyburton6046]

I think the reason that Barb was clapping whenever Hannah Ann was confronting Peter for the way she was treated was because even though it is her son and she wants the best for him she also doesn’t believe that any women should be treated the way that Hannah Ann was treated by Peter. I think Barb saw a side to her son that she hadn’t before. I’m sorry but Peter wasn’t this amazing guy, I think we all could see his true colors come out in this finale. I think he did both of these woman dirty and they all need to just move on from him. Peter seems like the guy who will never truly know what he wants in life.

[@neolings1323]

Sydney Burton that’s fine. But she had animosity towards Maddison. It was so uncalled for. And even though she doesn’t agree with Maddison and peter’s relationship, she can still support her son🤷🏽‍♀️🙄

[@sandyheller5438]

Madison is so self righteous and she not changing or compromising.

[@maryserge8516]

but she’s treating madison just as bad?

[@sydneyburton6046]

Mary Serge you’re not wrong, at the end of the day I think we all need to remember that these are actual people and they all just need to move on from the situation. I think Madison just needs to move on from Peter cause that dude seems to have no desire to settle down anytime soon.

[@emilypage5103]

Sandy Heller She compromised after peter slept with the other girls and still trying after that. That is a huge compromise.

[@mnmdancer3]

I just love Chris Harrison, I feel like he sees the good in everyone while portraying is opinions about each situation. He IS the perfect host for the show

[@madelinekurtz2243]

The chemistry between you guys is so good and comfortable and cute!!

[@kristinbee9886]

Thank you for clearing up the 3 hour wait issue that Barb told us about. I feel better knowing all the details now.

[@fatimah941]

I feel bad for Peter, his mom is not allowing him to mature by involving herself in his decisions.

[@mel11956]

You can see he is immature. Now we know exactly why...horrible selfish parents.

[@boots6110]

Exactly!

[@teresahighsmith5559]

He needs to become a Christian so that he can pray for his parents

[@pocahontas5145]

So true!

[@luv2467]

Lisa Zabriskie no but GOD can!!!! GOD rescued me from a life of sin

[@Supertrooper_00]

😂

[@kateruterbories2692]

@@Xx-po1fu no it wasn't troll.

[@KS-hi8vi]

😂

[@dreams1569]

This video was a great breakdown!

[@fakename5400]

I like how y’all really asked the tough questions

[@NicoleSullivanVlogs]

I love Chris Harrison's honesty! You two are cuteee.

[@conniegreen9072]

1st off Lauren you look beautiful... and Chris is a nice well mannered caring guy

[@taylorbrynxo]

Chris Harrison going tf off!!! What a blessing 😂👏🏼

[@julboyle]

Love the 2 of you doing this show together.

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

There is nothing wrong with barb applauding hannah ann. She spoke her truth and it was powerful, I applauded from my couch too.

[@jacquelinechochoi7272]

ROCK YOUR NATURAL there is a lot of WRONG when you claim that you love your son and want what is best for him.

[@jacquelinechochoi7272]

ROCK YOUR NATURAL her applause came from a place of bitterness and Barb not wanting to accept that her son chose someone else

[@funlife3484]

yea. u r right. hannah ann spoke right thing. she was literally made a scapegoat, which she didn't deserve. yet out of so many people in the audience.. only barb understood and felt sympathy for her.. rest all were busy cheering peter madison. a woman should support the right one whoever be.. not just son or husband

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

@@funlife3484 exactly.

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

@@jacquelinechochoi7272 you can want the best for your son and still applaud someone who is rightfully reprimanding your son for his wrong doing. You are going to love your son but you should not stand with him when his actions are not appropriate, and that's what happened here. Peter didnt treat hannah ann like she deserves, and hannah ann stood up for herself and her feelings in the process. Barb applauded her for it because indeed everything hannah ann said was true. Even peter admitted it. At the end of the day barb is getting hate and heat because she just voiced what everyone else was thinking. That's her son and family do have those types of conversations when they see that two ppl are that fundamentally different. It's just not often happening for the whole country to see and hear. But like she said on national television, he is going to have to fail to succeed.

[@kellygallagher7911]

It's funny to think the two of them date because they're so professional you can't tell during this interview

[@peacelife]

Love love love this one. Great question great answer. Love the makeup and dress Lauren. 😉😉 keep that relationship going. 🤗🤗

[@biancaskinner4443]

Thank you!!!!

[@curious1366]

Here's a thought. Peter is used to a strong-willed mother, so ... if Madi becomes the new controlling woman in Peter's life then Peter might stick around longer than we expect. Personally, I think Madi wants someone to go to church with her regularly and who will go on missions with her. Let's see if she can get Peter to try that out. How long will he do that just so that he can sleep with her??

[@chrystalspencer4697]

Appeared to me Peter was just going along with it last night just like he has throughout the entire show. He's a people pleaser because of his upbringing

[@emilyroseellis]

Yep.

[@djosephine]

Exactly. I saw during hometowns that Peter just may not be the man for her. I’m sure they have all the love in the world for each other but realistically he’s not who she’s looking for and there’s nothing wrong with that. Also peter likes to chase and hang on a little too long like what he did with Hannah B. Madison had already left him multiple times.

[@nunyabeeznez5205]

Chrystal Spencer thats it. He IS a people pleaser and immensely so. As much as Barb say she loves her son, she’s also conditioned him to be who he is now-one who lacks backbone. Peter is incapable of making any decision because it has always been made for him. He goes along with what his family tells him to do because he’s probably been told of the heartbreak that would happen if he doesn’t do what they say. In theory, he really is in a prison and has never had the freedom to be himself and make mistakes and learn and grow from those mistakes. I’ve honestly thought he had a great upbringing until I saw what unfolded from the 2 day finale. And man oh man, I wouldn’t wish to be any of them.

[@angelbaby3342]

They are broken up tho

[@pinkkprincesssj]

Wait im so happy that Chris & Lauren are together 💕💖 most successful couple in bachelor nation

[@mizzy115]

We love you Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima!! You guys are so right on with everything!! I am as horrified and shocked as you are!!

[@karenmanning5915]

Great interview, the set and background is beautiful, and Chis and Lauren have great chemistry together! He's Leo, she is Sagittarius, they are a perfect match!

[@LifeWithReina]

Agree! ! 🙌🏼

[@tawnie9204]

To be fair, it’s Chris’s fault for going after Maddison when she left. He should’ve left it alone, Peter would’ve ended up with HA. If he wanted Maddison he would’ve should’ve gone after her Himself

[@jennychoi7906]

Your right

[@Maria89_]

Hannah Ann deserves better

[@Iwish387]

Well.... where’s Madison’s parents?

[@farmerfox99]

Relentless Ruthie yes I don’t think Madison’s parents would be very thrilled w liberal minded barb’s bruhaaw. Come to think of it Madison’s family c probably pretty controlling too

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I'm wondering that too.

[@raqueljohnson8197]

At home allowing their daughter to be an adult. Unlike Barb!

[@alicelanghans3575]

Staying away from the crazy drama! Too smart for that.