Chris Harrison speaks out in 1st interview since stepping away from ‘The Bachelor’ l GMA

[@HayleyTief]

Why didn't it sound like he actually responded to any of the interview questions? This seemed pre-recorded.

[@LovedByYou]

Its TV it was.

[@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom]

Sure does.

[@mikayocc]

It reminds me of one of those recorded videos they replay over and over while you're waiting for a ride at Disneyland. Robotic, no feeling, and not from the heart. He has a lot of work to do.

[@shawnharden7558]

I agree

[@victoriajanelle]

he is reading from a script. he looks down to see what his script says.

[@Ashley-dw1dp]

it doesn't even look like he's answering Michaels questions...it looks like they taped Chris saying something and then played it along with Michael's questions

[@beamarla8218]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so f**king true. he literally looks like they programmed a mannequin and let him show up for this interview. lol.

[@eliiserose_]

Exactly! This was such a cookie-cutter interview

[@thorisolerata6106]

Lol that’s what I thought

[@bkopgamer]

I don’t think Chris is even sorry for his actions tbh because he wants to get his job back which isn’t right.

[@JasminWilliams94]

Exactly 🤣🤣

[@babygrrl042]

You don’t unlearn almost 50 years of thinking one way in 2 weeks. He showed us his heart in that 1st interview.

[@gue2382]

Well said

[@mollyobrien8531]

AMEN!!!!

[@sharesecombs3931]

Exactly!! "Mistake" He said what He Said and doubled down!!! 😡

[@MCAVideos6886]

@@sharesecombs3931 He's NOW saying it is a "mistake" to have said that. His newly-awakening self realized it's a mistake. What? You don't want him to think it was a mistake? You want him to think it was ok to say what he did? It seems there's nothing he could say to please the haters, considering he did what he did and now he's learning. Can't put the toothpaste back in the tube but allow a person to change and grow. Geez louise.

[@nadenemoore]

Why can't he change? We do it All the Time. How we grow as human beings.

[@yp1870]

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

[@lorenabautista2242]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@LMLification]

Agreed. Believe them and don't turn back.

[@KateCameron1]

FACTS

[@favourbridgette1939]

Chris Harrison you’re a racist......

[@beamarla8218]

why would you defend her? "i am an imperfect man...." wtf. answer the damn question.

[@audpen]

This was ... really difficult to watch. Seems really insincere and rehearsed.

[@clearview4334]

Yeah......he doesn't believe anything he said ( in his apology)....😵😵😵😵

[@nadircarlson5785]

You think as someone in TV he could have prepared better.

[@xSoReckles93]

@@nadircarlson5785 he was over prepared. His team probably gave him specific key points for him to say. That’s why it seems so insincere

[@favourbridgette1939]

Chris Harrison you don’t look and sound genuine.....

[@alexciasommerville9514]

Omg... I was like his PR team went all out. He was saying all the “right” things but his sincerity just wasn’t there

[@jesschavez4899]

At least he knows how to read a script

[@lucymeingossner8326]

Ladies Matt this is the final Rose tonight

[@stevekaspar1396]

This whole thing has turned into judge and jury people.. many of you have become drunk with power to cancel people.. bullying.. like piranha smelling meat in the water...knashing teeth.. shame

[@NJGirl321]

@@stevekaspar1396 Sounds like standardized racism from a white person

[@stevekaspar1396]

@@NJGirl321 SMH.. I wasn't 'racism' .. He was making a point of the fact that the woke mob this past year is extremely aggressive compared to 2018. He even said RK liking those photos was wrong then as it is now. Harrison got in hot water for pointing that out. RL has now accepted his apology. Stop bullying!!!

[@NJGirl321]

@@stevekaspar1396 Exactly. You re piggy backing off his racism. Obviously you can live with yourself

[@dattubeyene413]

This apology is as scripted as “ladies, this is the final 🌹” 😂

[@jenniferbullett7254]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jerrydisney8339]

Gma is owned by Disney same as the bachelor is produced and filmed by Disney so it's like them intvering themselves. Their a reason why they chose their own network to interview them.

[@dianemccloud5990]

Yeah, pretty much...Chris, Chris, Chris....smh....

[@annickcharles3406]

Right

[@Ricky-gv8dq]

He shouldn’t apologise he did nothing wrong. Everyone’s so sensitive boohoo I’m a victim boohoo grow up no one cares

[@benk718]

This was the most produced interview ever, more produced than the bachelor! Chris looked and sounded like a robot

[@Cwgrlup]

That’s because you can’t force your woke narrative of BS onto the majority of Americans who don’t buy into it. Very few of us are extreme leftist radicals.

[@carmenelisesings]

I want to know what he’s learned, not was he’s learned to say.

[@littlebrowngal6759]

Amen.

[@mlanz2017]

This!!!

[@Kylelongwest]

i kinda felt the same way

[@Stephtheencourager]

Well said!

[@bknsty14]

What he should have learned is that he should never apologize. He said nothing wrong.

[@aubreydeangelo]

You know Chris was hating having to do this. He was his real self in the first interview. He won't admit he believed what he said.

[@JVIPER88]

Of course he hates having to do it. He doesn't owe anyone an apology. What do you think he said that required an apology?

[@shellyannlewis2595]

I agree

[@fathiabalgahoom3785]

This sounds so scripted and I wish they would’ve have pushed him more a bit because there responses didn’t show any growth imo

[@kimberly7431]

Sure it was scripted...... he’s employed by ABC and he has to say exactly what they tell him to for legality reasons.

[@ahmedeissa967]

Gma is on abc

[@fathiabalgahoom3785]

I don't think that its even legality reasons but its about saving face. Again this is just my opinion but to me he didn't take these last few weeks to grow but instead to practice and rehearse all the right things to say in this interview

[@jerrydisney8339]

Even if they did u never know someone's intentions in their head. Only way we can see his change is him getting back on TV as the host and acting and changing

[@waynerembert3116]

"Pushed More/Didn't Show Any Growth." Harrison could have handled the initial situation better; BUT, GTFO with this pseudo WOKE bullshit. He didn't want to drag Rachael, so he should pay the price?

[@faabbb_]

I’m not gonna lie, I had no idea what an “antebellum party” was. I am a Mexican woman that resides in the U.S and now that I see how uninformed I was about this topic, I realize that schools need to be better at educating people on this topic. It’s extremely important.

[@NJGirl321]

Good point

[@kateyaya]

Years ago it was popular to get married on plantations in American south. I wonder if it’s popular for people to marry on haciendas in Latin America, it would be the equivalent of that

[@ChromeClapper]

Apparently, those "Antebellum parties" or "Old South" parties were being banned in 2016 by some sororities and campuses but they chose to have one anyway.

[@nadir1378]

I gave you your 50th like. I should be seen as a hero with cult like status. Who on earth would wanna have a plantation party. What a retarded idea.

[@killawalez3944]

I also didn’t know till I was way older, as in like in the last two years. I didn’t even know this was a thing 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@shawnharden7558]

He definitely spoke from his heart the first time. That's BS.

[@Ricky-gv8dq]

Agreed he shouldn’t be apologising

[@bruzerbites1318]

Chris Harrison was speaking from his heart in Rachel interview. He isn't with Michael. He really doesn't think he's wrong and was only TOLD he was. I dont think you can change your true feelings in a few weeks. Way to go Michael it was surface by Chris and he's only saying what he has to and was told to.

[@babygrrl042]

Chris Harrison showed us his true colors in that 1st interview. He’s only “apologizing” because he might lose his job.

[@Alex-bh7yk]

💯

[@irresistiblep0]

Or he was ignorant and stupid and he might wake up and educate himself ... human being is fluid ... we should give each other chance to change and be better

[@jerrydisney8339]

Gma is owned by Disney same as the bachelor is produced and filmed by Disney so it's like them intvering themselves. Their a reason why they chose their own network to interview them.

[@LovedByYou]

Hes not losing his job, I think this shows that.

[@CrimeandCrafts]

@@irresistiblep0 Yes Thank you his platform is big and so is his audience. I just hope he will put in the work and educate him and others. He needs to stand behind BIPOC.

[@CrystalLynetteS]

This interview was clearly a statement from his publicist! I want to know if he clearly understands with Rachel Lindsay meant when she said if I were at that party what would I represent? He never clearly explained that he understood and heard what she said, and meant! If a black person we're at that same party their dress/ costume, everything would be very very different and he did not explain that he understood the ramifications of what he said.

[@anniebanana3698]

I think it's also important to note that very likely a Black person would not be at that party nor invited which speaks volumes as to the kind of party that is.

[@jerrydisney8339]

Gma is owned by Disney same as the bachelor is produced and filmed by Disney so it's like them intvering themselves. Their a reason why they chose their own network to interview them.

[@CrystalLynetteS]

@@jerrydisney8339 that is very true. I didn't expect anything different!

[@jameswalter5810]

@@anniebanana3698 that true I'm James Walter from California and you??

[@jameswalter5810]

@@CrystalLynetteS hello

[@itsiman8719]

How did he manage to sound condescending even in his apology😂😂

[@agathel2714]

Taking classes from Taylor Nolan

[@6666666662]

Because its not sincere

[@sizzurpr7608]

Ikr?! SMH

[@patches_of_ashes9612]

Let me guess your a Democrat or should I say Demo-crap

[@agathel2714]

@@patches_of_ashes9612 Cause that has what to do with it?

[@epicavon]

He’s reading a statement

[@champyb]

1000000%. It’s 2021 I’m no longer tolerating yt people back pedaling on their racist comments + using trigger words in their apologies to try and convince us that they’re not the very thing they showed us they were. 👏🏾

[@jasminedwyer4323]

Not “I made a mistake” 💀💀 Chris you DOUBLED DOWN even when Rachel Lindsay tried to help you get out of it in the moment. STOP IT.

[@erikahammerramalho1025]

EXACTLY!

[@SgtSalad13]

Actually I think Rachel Lindsay is a racist and she needs to apologize as well.

[@chickensalad5591]

Nah, he QUADRUPLED DOWN. he a whole clown

[@feliciamiller5125]

I don't see what Chris did wrong geez people 😂😂😂

[@KateCameron1]

Facts!! She was throwing him a bone to redeem himself and he didn’t catch it

[@sahabiyaa]

This man meant everything he said in that interview with Rachel! He is sorry we did not allow his racist arrogant behavior! Shame on you!

[@ASMRBYAMALIA]

I don’t think he meant it, I just think he wasn’t educated enough about black history. Anyone with a common sense of mind that knew about African-American history would never say that an antebellum party is OK first of all , and second of all would never say that somewhat racism was OK in 2018 but not 2021. I believe he says this because Black Lives Matter movement recently started and maybe it opened white ppls eyes but he fails to realize that blacks have been dealing with , and caring about racism obviously all their lives. He’s speaking clearly only from his own white perspective because racism has never been OK and has been very well alive since slavery ended. But many white people don’t know this since they have not had to live it and have not been educated in African American history.

[@eliiserose_]

He showed his real colours during that interview with Rachel! He was speaking from his heart when he was doing that interview

[@thejuiceisloose1566]

What did he say that was racist?

[@ASMRBYAMALIA]

@@thejuiceisloose1566 read what I said ^^^^^^

[@irresistiblep0]

Its good to hold plp accountable and have a discussion but also give them space to change and accept their apology ... i think there are many plp who are waking up from ignorance and bc they never experienced what others experienced they are blind to those issues ... educate but forgive plp when they are making an effort to be better

[@angeleanovella7]

Chris, you were passionate so you were speaking directly from your heart. You had all of us fooled man. The community forgives but we dont forget.

[@jacksonfox3351]

Hello Angela How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe

[@angeleanovella7]

@Jackson Fox Hi Jackson. Why are you addressing me like that? What's up?

[@jacksonfox3351]

@@angeleanovella7 I'm really depressed right now. Lost a coworker. I'm really looking forward in meeting people and making new friends. I find you quite fascinating to me and would like to know more about you if you would permit that. Can I have your Email so we can text on Google Hangout?

[@theresalaufau]

The things he said during that interview were not a “mistake.” He meant those words and said it with his whole chest! He just feels bad because of the backlash and he might lose a check 🙄

[@jameswalter5810]

Hello

[@jaymiejustice9708]

😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@greenlight1461]

Why do we have to teach adult people not to be prejudiced and racist? Being racist is a taught behavior that should be corrected LONG before the person reaches 18 years old.

[@jinak2904]

You/we have to teach adults not to be prejudiced Because they Learned to be that way and it was ok... it’s changing hopefully faster more now than ever so that hopefully Most of the younger generations will learn better- people learn what they’re taught- by society and their families... that’s why this is termed “systemic” It’s frustrating that we’re still dealing with this issue... do your part and try to educate as best possible with a loving and empathetic attitude- people are ignorant and often learn better if it comes from a place of love and kindness

[@voiceofreason4113]

Strangely, Chris seemed more "guilty" after I saw him in this interview than he seemed before.

[@lizzie1721]

His PR team was working overtime. Very insincere

[@donaldsenig5420]

Hello friend how are you doing?

[@gingersnap9712]

of course it was because he had nothing to apologize for. You lunatics threaten people's jobs if they don't apologize so uh duh they give a half ass apology. I wouldn't have apologized and I would have given the bird to you. Go cry a river

[@tahurahossain6012]

All he said that it was a mistake.Ok, but maybe explain why it was a mistake to your audience if you are suddenly so enlightened now?!

[@trinamurrin5292]

He didn't claim to be enlightened. He said hes an imperfect person and he knows that and is actively working with someone to become more aware. He said this is not the last of his apology.

[@tahurahossain6012]

@@trinamurrin5292 He said he made a mistake as if he simply misspoke. When the truth is he didn’t just say a sentence wrong, he expressed his whole viewpoint with conviction. If he really changed his whole life perspective within a few weeks, then he has become enlightened apparently. If his apology is truly sincere, then the least he can do is explain why he changed his whole mindset. This is the least he can do. Because he already gave a stronger voice to all the people who continue to dismiss the feelings of black people and continue to celebrate actions that are rooted in celebrating racism. That's why all the black contestants are getting harassed right now, worse than ever before.

[@emmalee3691]

Can you explain to us why it was a mistake? Why is having a party dressing up in period clothing a mistake? I haven’t heard that anyone was celebrating slavery at the party.

[@Ricky-gv8dq]

Nothing to apologise for

[@yodelicious23]

I’ve said this many times before and I will say it again, “People whom have never experienced racism, oppression and social injustice really and truly does not know what it feels like. They feel they can say and defend what others alike them say and do and not realize it until it affects them personally.” In this case Chris Harrison’s livelihood is at stake. No matter what his bank account looks like one thing a person doesn’t want to have is a tarnished reputation or a damaged platform. We are and have been living in a society whereas people are quick to speak on things they’ve been privileged but haven’t experience and right now he’s experiencing something.

[@jameswalter5810]

Hello

[@chriske6795]

I want to see the host(s) Chris Harrison and the new host of the show have the difficult conversation. I also want Chris Harrison to not be tossed out after building the brand. This is a teachable moment. Unity starts with talking, listening and understanding ! It's time!

[@2120musiclover]

Chris, you didn’t make a mistake, YOU MADE A CHOICE

[@lfjones59]

He was too adamant in his interview with Rachel Lindsey to suddenly have an epiphany that he was wrong. I think he just want his job back😅

[@mikaelaisraelsson119]

Yeah this man is like 50 years old, he did not go his whole entire life being lowkey racist only to change his mind in two seconds after being called out by the "woke police". Not buying it.

[@Ricky-gv8dq]

Hahaha you victim. He isn’t low-key racist he’s a food man he doesn’t have to apologise about anything and neither did the girl for the proms. Jesus Christ people are so not racist these days we have to make up bias and micro aggressions and low key racism. It’s pathetic and weak and you are weak

[@mikaelaisraelsson119]

@@Ricky-gv8dq He's a food man? Oh my god this changes everything.

[@lfjones59]

@@Ricky-gv8dq If only you had experienced what people of color has experienced in life, you would then understand the hurt, pain, anguish and insults to remind us of the dark years of slavery that my people experienced in the world, not just this country but , all over the world. If you don't know then, you should keep silent on the matter of racism and biases. And, you are ignorant = unlearned.

[@AM-vs1ms]

great, we're giving him another platform to say... * reads notes * literally nothing of substance

[@bilenhindi]

I would like to see him & Rachael doing an interview with Emmanuel Acho.

[@bukib4407]

Nope Rachel needs to get out of this racist show which has used her fir years only to bullied and harassed by its racist audience. I'm glad she has finally decided to leave it at her contract end. Let CH be who he is with his audience that is dying for him to be back

[@KateCameron1]

I feel exhausted for Rachel Lindsey. She doesn’t deserve that racist show

[@AbbyEndy]

I think OP is talking about Rachael Kirkconnell not Rachel Lindsay

[@jerrydisney8339]

Gma is owned by Disney same as the bachelor is produced and filmed by Disney so it's like them intvering themselves. Their a reason why they chose their own network to interview them.

[@larrymarshall8900]

@@jerrydisney8339 Well Disney doesn't produced the show it's produced by Warner Bros Television not by the Walt Disney Company but yes it is on the network so it does make sense for him to be interviewed by network.

[@Ladeine]

This interview is so fake and scripted, sounds like someone told Chris to say these things and he rehearsed it lol. So laughable. And I see what they are doing with Michael Strahen interviewing him. We are not stupid!!!!!

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Why u laughing? This is serious, and not cute.

[@yolandabaity5613]

Definitely agreed. This is so fake and contrived.

[@arielgonzalez5296]

@@yolandabaity5613 I disagree. Its true, accurate, and facts

[@melissagarcia7996]

There was zero remorse! This was the trained media CH we’ve all known. The CH that spoke to RL was the real him!! He’s sorry he received backlash and he’s going to continue this apology tour in hopes of getting his job back because he is too young to retire and has to put his kids through college.

[@thejuiceisloose1566]

1) He has more than enough money to send his kids to college 10X. 2) There was zero remorse because he’s not actually sorry. He is just doing this because the PR department told him too.

[@melissagarcia7996]

@@thejuiceisloose1566 exactly! The difference between 2018 and 2021 is that we want to know what you’ve learned from the backlash, not what you’ve learned to say to try and cover up your initial reaction.

[@nikkib1933]

He absolutely showed us his heart in that first interview! Like Rachel said his privilege and whiteness was on FULL display! He meant every word that he initially said! Now I 100% believe that with the Lord, hard work and time anyone can change. I believe that if he is truly willing, he can learn, grow and be a better person. At this time though, that apology sounded insincere and seemed like a last ditch effort to get out of trouble and keep his job.

[@rdede700]

His whiteness is showing?? What kind of ridiculous statement is that??

[@sizzurpr7608]

Chris is a middle aged man set in his ways. He showed us his true colours. He has done nothing to diversify that garbage show in last 20 years. Do we honestly care if he ever becomes truly repentant? Some people just need to be cancelled for good measure. He can enjoy his easy money in obscurity. No need to give such vile people any more platform.

[@Bcdf-ei9el]

Why do I feel that he is looking and acting like a robot in this interview....

[@alysonprattschinkowsky3679]

@V King couldn't agree more if you compare his interview with Rachel Lindsay he seems so relaxed and himself in that. I'm not saying he's a racist but I agree with your point.

[@3Oh3metrostation]

Robot would've done a better job........ this was trash

[@shajeahar7374]

"knowing what antebellum parties represent..." so why was it ok on the initial interview?

[@peterhorris3100]

Nice speak up

[@LovedByYou]

He must've not known what party it was. 😆😆😆

[@SuperMakeupOnABudget]

Because he wouldn’t let Rachel explain what the party is. She tried and he interrupted her.

[@antoniolarkett1333]

Hello how are u shajea

[@DrLee-gq9wd]

Right? If you knew what they represented in the first interview, WhAT ChAnGed CHrIs???🤪🤡

[@krystalcastanedajun]

I really liked how Rachael Kirkconnell handled the situation. She is showing that is she actively reaching out to BIPOC leaders, reading books, using her influence to show what's she's learned so far, and doing her best to make things right. I'm really sad that this happened to the bachelor franchise because watching the show is a guilty pleasure of mine, but times are changing & the show needs to change with it.

[@peterhorris3100]

So true my dear

[@Brave-828]

This apology is a veneer. That man showed us who and what he is. I believed him. Bye

[@gingersnap9712]

yeah that's because you lunatics threaten people's livlihood if they don't apologize. He shouldn't apologize

[@chloes.8026]

He made this ONE mistake in over 20 years. Gtfo

[@lisayvette1lee]

Chris DID NOT APOLOGIZE... He sounds like he rehearsed these lines.

[@lisayvette1lee]

@Winter Green based on his attempt clearly he feels differently.

[@sizzurpr7608]

It was fake & rehearsed indeed

[@efroggys]

Interview? More like PR statement. His true colors were in Rachels interview.

[@RachelDavis705]

Not a coincidence this "interview" was on ABC, and The Bachelor airs on ABC.

[@3Oh3metrostation]

Chris was walking on egg shells trying not to offend his right wing audience. There's such a sharp contrast between the empathy he had defending Rachel Kirkconnell vs the lack of emotion for Rachel Lindsay being harassed online...

[@wakanda6547]

It was perfect, the professional cancel bully Rachel Lindsay deserves no empathy...

[@sizzurpr7608]

You are absolutely right. Chris did not seem contrite and too self unaware to realize this. He is a racist and other racists like him are defending him.

[@reneeossman1234]

I think someone should interrogate Rachael Lindsey the way she interrogates others. She mind find that she might be a little racist herself.

[@wakanda6547]

@@reneeossman1234 a lot racist!

[@reneeossman1234]

@@wakanda6547 who is?

[@Klvnbrgs93]

This interview was a wasted of time , chris clearly didn’t say anything ... im deeply sorry FOH with that bs

[@whitneynicole5655]

Yepppp !

[@vincentcatbagan9004]

Anything Straham does is a WASTE OF TIME!

[@ph2492]

@@vincentcatbagan9004 can't stand that guy but I do love Steve Harvey, Denzel Washington, Eddie Morgan Freeman just to make clear I'm not racist.

[@Speedyj31]

Let him who is without sin, cast the first stone!

[@patches_of_ashes9612]

TRUE

[@-Lily7415]

He wasn’t speaking from the heart ,just remembering what he was advised to say ,making his words seem in insincere .If he were to relax and just answer the questions without overthinking he would have done much better.I think he was afraid to say anything that he was not advised to say .I do believe he is sorry but unfortunately this interview was an actor trying to memorize lines. I hope he feels more comfortable in the future to loosen up when he speaks.I don’t believe he should be canceled.

[@tori1525]

So GMA runs on the same network as the Bachelor and we’re supposed to think that this isn’t a PR move. They really think we’re stupid

[@mollyobrien8531]

Stop defending Chris... he screwed up majorly, his ignorance hurt SO many people!! He has a lot of educating to do and my heart breaks for Rachel Lindsay she handled that interview with dignity and class! He should not return

[@bobsmith-ji2uh]

Yes he must be re-educated in a camp maybe along with everyone else who thinks the wrong way. What he did really hurt so many people. How can they recover and carry on with their lives? Don't think it's possible.

[@wendubuisson4301]

If they don't give him a chance to change how we going to see it cancel him from his job can make him change or more racist. I understand we hurt by the word but forgive doesn't mean we going to forget. At least let him do the work that we want to see.

[@feliciamiller5125]

Omg no he didn't y'all people are crazy so just stop rachael l is always up in people's shit so like she needs to take a sit shit

[@SgtSalad13]

What in the world did Chris do that was so wrong? What did he say exactly? Maybe Rachel Lindsay is actually the racist for tearing down Rachel K. Over a party she went to. Who cares if she dressed up like it was the olden times... is it racist if I dressed like a caveman? Is it racist if I live in a state where slavery was a thing way back when?

[@MRSACeee]

@@SgtSalad13 you should really think this through more. Going to a party that celebrates the old south is not ok because that period represents a time where this country wrongly oppressed an entire race of people. That's like going to party that celebrates the Hitler era. Just because you don't belong to the oppressed group doesn't mean it's ok to make light of a very dark time in history.

[@JustJ-]

I believe initially when he talked with RL he was only trying to prevent a personal attack on RK and he went about it the wrong way by defending her instead of trying to understand why RK's actions were so hurtful to BIPOC. After watching Chris Harrison for many years, he seems to me like a genuine guy. I feel like he will do the work and also educate others in the future. I love his statement on COUNSELING. People make mistakes all the time, if they are willing to learn from them and move on we should support each other. After 2020 we should all approach each other with GRACE.

[@jameswalter5810]

That's true I'm James Walter from California and you??

[@reneeossman1234]

I don't think anybody should judge someone's actions or apologies, that is not for us to do period. Until you are without wrong doings or sins, you should not be throwing stones, just saying!!

[@mcgde0]

I’m definitely throwing them

[@reneeossman1234]

@@mcgde0 then I hope they bounce back at ya

[@Xyjmanz]

Thank you Michael for pointing out how surface level that interview was. No substance from CH, no examples of the “work” he insists he is excited to do, the bare minimum accountability.

[@LMLification]

Agreed.

[@SANCHESZ]

This !! I appreciate how Michael mentioned that as well.

[@Skylimit2012]

He said he was shocked during that interview and didn’t speak from his Heart. In that moment he felt like he was on the spot, and he was clearly speaking from His racists HEART when he responded. He said what he said at time and moment because that’s how he truly felt as a WHITE MAN . He was being wildly sarcastic and rude by saying was it a issue 2018 or is it a issue now in 2021, he clearly knew that was a issue for many years after slavery was abolished. His so called apology was above insensitive, thought he said what was right from his point of view, you can’t just talk fast with any response and think people won’t pause play and exam each statement and emotion. That’s good for him, 25 seasons, he had a good run , just didn’t end his quarter on a good note .

[@Syzygyzzz]

A very smooth well rehearsed performance. They need to change the host so that the changes they claim to support in the franchise actually occurs. So we don't have to have the same concerns in the future.

[@beatricerizo9749]

The fact that he was looking down as he was explaining says it all, that was a baseless apology. I don't watch the show for that reason it has always felt like a racist show to me.

[@1nhonho]

As well as misogynistic and elitist.

[@brownsugarglamour]

This is embarrassing. The way he threw out the words “racism” and “oppression” was as if someone told him that he NEEDED to include them in whatever he said. COMEDY 😩😭💀💀

[@amandatidey5751]

Lmao I swear he was literally looking down at a paper/script when he said those 2 words..he seemed like he had to make sure to hit those 2 words

[@brownsugarglamour]

@@amandatidey5751 agreed!

[@CiaoBellaFran]

He was looking down. He was definitely reading his script.

[@morganbutler9514]

LITERALLY like how can nobody else see that..

[@AlexG-pl3km]

Who cares? .He read his response and then during the rest of the interview he wasn't. What more do you want.. blood? Picky picky picky.

[@sizzurpr7608]

@@AlexG-pl3km Good bye out of touch racist!

[@AlexG-pl3km]

@@sizzurpr7608 Go straight to hell. I'm sick and tired of the poor me attitude. . Chris apologized.. What more did you want him to do.. kill himself? ... BTW.. Where were you when they were having the shindigs at the Antebellum plantations.?.. Where was your outrage all those years.? Why weren't you protesting back then? If anyone's a racist it's you/Michael Strahan, etc.. His comment was so out of line.. so unprofessional.. If he had a problem he should have confronted Chris during the interview and not attack him afterwards..

[@dianeb8800]

Be careful world...you must now live your life perfectly...make no mistakes and choose your words extremely well or you will be condemned to hell by all the perfect stone throwers

[@jaymiejustice9708]

Awwww shut tup

[@juliagaas8562]

He’s being so fake. You can tell he doesn’t believe what he’s saying. This is a dude who just wants to keep his job, and will say anything they tell him to say to keep it.

[@T3nnIsBoY]

THEY ALL SAY SAME SHIT ESPECIALLY WHEN $$$$$$$$ IS THE BOTTOM LINE OVER HUMANITY. PERIOD.

[@jaresiahwilliams3077]

Right... he sound so rehearsed and robotic

[@smak387]

What do you want him to do? Step aside and give his job and belongings to a black person? Should he cash app black woman? What would you like? He already sounds like a hostage

[@emmalee3691]

Why is this an issue? Why are antebellum parties a no-no? Getting dressed up as southern bells isn’t racist. Maybe I missed part of the story??? Were the people at the party celebrating slavery? Or just dressing up in period clothing?

[@jaresiahwilliams3077]

@@emmalee3691 i see where your coming from but in the context and history of old south parties at universities in the south... fraternities such as kappa alpha embraced confederate soldier Robert E Lee as someone to follow and uphold... so therefore the history of these "themed parties" stems from a racist beginning. If there is absolutely nothing wrong with these parties why do you never see black, mexican, asian people at these parties if its just about dressing up?

[@rustyboileau2005]

Bachelor & bachelorette show is chris. With out him take show off the air.

[@johnnsekanabo856]

Cancel this fool only apologizing because he got caught. That’s what they say behind closed doors

[@LMLification]

I always say, "It's not what they say to your face, but what they say behind your back." He probably says even worse at home.

[@SgtSalad13]

He doesn’t even need to apologize. He literally did nothing wrong. Why did he have to say anything about Rachel K? He just said we don’t know her heart or what she’ll say. That people should wait before they start sending out death threats to her. You guys are ridiculous and maybe even racist. Listen people out gosh it’s not that hard. Also it was just a party...... by this logic everyone living in the south currently is a racist.

[@beamarla8218]

you can only imagine the different ways he said the n word when this interview was over.

[@clearview4334]

@@SgtSalad13 the question ( that was never answered), was why go to an " antebellum " themed party (on an original plantation), in the 2000s.....?😳

[@SgtSalad13]

@@clearview4334 Who cares if someone went to a party. In that sense why live in a state where slavery was once a thing? Because that makes everyone a racist. It’s just a party. Calm down.

[@tifftom]

Reading off a script is not a genuine apology

[@Msimmo35786]

I’m loving watching this white man scramble and worry about his job

[@LMLification]

me too

[@jennifermiller8698]

He’ll be fine. There’s always another job. The shows ratings are down anyway. He’s a millionaire.

[@blakecoston2225]

yes hahaha.

[@bretzel4742]

Is this not a racist comment?... imagine if a white person commented this about a black person

[@LMLification]

@@bretzel4742 Not really. There is a white person who likely has made a similar comment. Chris will easily find someone with his same views to hire him; he has lots to choose from and can afford time off. If it had been a black or brown person, he/she would not have been given a second chance to redeem him/herself after doing something similar. That person would have been fired and abundantly told so.

[@abbyreilly8751]

this is absurd. are we just going to cancel anyone who makes a mistake now? That’s a good way to live. So messed up

[@julposto7083]

If Chris Harrison came back hosting the bachelor or the bachelorette that would be prejudicial for both ABC and Warner Bros. They're better change the face of the bachelor franchise because the current face is labelled racist and that's not a good look ... ever.

[@chideraannugwu8570]

We all make mistakes. But the most important thing is to learn from it. ❤️❤️❤️👑🙌🙌

[@apriljohnson2441]

I felt Chris is insecure his response was to save face. Even Michael sense that. He has a lot of work to do on himself. Clearly there is a heart issue.

[@jameswalter5810]

That true I'm James Walter from California and you??

[@heathera9483]

Actually sad that he is being cut out over something like this. Cancel culture at it’s finest

[@lynnpennington7710]

Chris Harrison didn't do anything wrong in his first interview by defending an 18 old girl going to a party, he was defending her like any good father would do! She had no ill intent on anyone! He should not have appoligized!

[@rebeccakahler2081]

Sounds like he wants to do better. Learning never stops for any of us. Give him a chance.

[@jacksonfox3351]

Hello Rebecca How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe

[@lorenabautista2242]

He's trying to secure his next project, nothing more. He's only sorry that it's affecting his money.

[@jameswalter5810]

That's true I'm James Walter from California and you??

[@loveyu2778]

He's only sorry someone called him on his shit !! Not sorry at all..2018 and 2021 is only a 3 year difference..spare me..

[@BalkanMode]

“There is no firm reason to anticipate that the intellectual capacities of peoples geographically separated in their evolution should prove to have evolved identically.”

[@divatashi]

Isn’t he doing cameos for like $400 during this time that he said he’d take to “learn, grow and change”

[@stephaniehyde7087]

It's disturbing how more people are mad at a Black woman for calling out racism than at a white man for making racist comments.

[@starlippman7087]

I really dislike when people say they are imperfect after apologizing. It’s an excuse. Nobody is perfect. I didn’t ever think Chris was perfect. I wasn’t happy with this interview. I think maybe he is still trying to be ‘perfect’ in his response.

[@vichailertritchai3151]

He is just worried about his income than the actual issue. He didn't sound sincere at all.

[@trina7723]

Don’t know why he’d worry about his income because he’s rich as fuck but yeah probably just wants to keep his job because it comes with a lot of perks and fame

[@ashleyluna4290]

I dont think he's worried about his income, because I read that even if they fire him as a host, they're keeping him on as an executive producer. I do however, think he is worried about his reputation, since he is in the public eye and having a bad reputation can screw with your life in more ways than one could possibly imagine. That being said, he does sound kind of robotic in this interview admittedly. 🤷

[@tracythompson2597]

I appreciate you learning from your mistake. I still love you and forgive you. I will not watch unless you come back. I love you Chris Harrison.

[@cptpepper7731]

what mistake? What did he say that was so horrible?

[@RachelDavis705]

Chris Harrison has his acting face on for this interview. I don't believe he believes a single word he said, lol

[@stephanievaughn191]

Chris deserves a second chance. People make mistakes and God willing they learn from them.Nick Cannon not too long ago was given a second chance after his racist rants which were way worse than anything Chris said He got to keep his job and nobody told him he had to get educated.Ooh and by the way his apology was a joke! Racism is never ok! I just remember how quickly he was forgiven and it was forgotten. Racism goes both ways. Believe it or not! Chris does not deserve to have his career taken. If one does then they all need to be!

[@JulesOnTheRun20]

I agree 💯. We are all imperfect. God forgives us as we should forgive eachother. Celebrities are like us and screw up in life occasionally. Thank God I have a loving family and friends that forgive me when I mess up.

[@beachbunny7256]

Totally agree!!! Chris wants to make amends and people want to crucify him! To err is human...to forgive is divine.

[@amazonglamazon6633]

I don’t think this country needs people like Chris Harrison on network television! I’m glad we got to see his true character in his interview with Rachel!!

[@mathildefinke517]

Right. We need someone with a lisp.

[@bagusjatmiko]

He’s done... the show is done

[@mayagold10]

The show will be fine without this cardboard of a human being.

[@Urmomlovesyoutube]

Just like they said about the nfl when guys started kneeling in 2016... idk about you but I just watched the Súperbowl in 2021. Not even a worldwide pandemic stopped that.

[@jacc5844]

Good riddance that show was trash and only elevated vapid social influencer chasers

[@blakecoston2225]

this the first season I watch cause of all the beautiful women of color but find the show corny tbh

[@jennifermiller8698]

You don’t get to decide.

[@xyz2813]

He's apologized 3 times now and is doing his penance in the church of woke. What more do you people want from him?

[@sandyzetina7495]

They want blood.

[@kayever1701]

Instead of throwing out terms like "woke & woke police" , (with the obviously negative connotations attached to these terms) how about using good ole ACCOUNTABILITY !! I am quite FRANKLY OVER grown people acting like they just discovered racism was a thing, only after receiving backlash for saying or supporting racist deeds, words or actions. As I've said before don't look for or expect my forgiveness, if you are truly sincere about what you said in what seems like a pre rehearsed, written by a network publicist statement , you will just do the work..... The people he offended are not obligated to forgive him and are not in the wrong if they choose not to turn yet another cheek for what feels like the millionth time.

[@bec6384]

He just needs to leave the show... he’s already got millions. He’ll be fine...

[@Numbnumb181]

I love Chris Harrison ♥️.. you are the best host please. One back we miss you so much!!!! I miss you .. it’s not the same without you 🥰

[@ashleyswierpel6608]

I believe in forgiveness, because I’ve been forgiven for bad things I’ve done(not related to racism). If he really means the apology his actions will change. Time will tell

[@patches_of_ashes9612]

You probably have do worse things then him, so don't compare

[@ashleyswierpel6608]

@@patches_of_ashes9612 this is a stupid comment.

[@SoulAndSong]

Grace is so important in this time. We’ve all said and done incentive things in our lives and if you say you haven’t, you are lying. Give grace. Be kind. Trust that people can change. If you hold things over people from the past you are not giving them room to show change. I’m sure all of these nay sayers have received grace in their lives before from dumb/insensitive things they have done and said, and if we really want to move on as a society and live in the change everyone wants, grace will be required from both ends ♥️ please be kind. Please think of it being you and see how you would like grace if it were you. Also @GMA can you please have non contentious and bias news anchors? That would be great. Contentious news anchors are the reason people are swayed so much to only one side. You’re basically feeding the notion that grace cannot exist and believe it is possible.

[@JoMama123451234]

Im surprised Obama isnt being cancelled for criticizing the woke police. In October 2019, former United States President Barack Obama expressed comments that critiqued woke culture, stating: "This idea of purity and you're never compromised and you're politically woke, and all that stuff - you should get over that quickly. The world is messy. There are ambiguities. People who do really good stuff have flaws."[39][40] Social justice scholars Tehama Lopez

[@valmcgee2068]

Bottom line. NO ONE will EVER understand unless they've experienced it. And it feels absolutely horrible...

[@donaldsenig5420]

Hello friend how are you doing?

[@sharonsolana]

Chris Harrison seemed sincere to me. It appears he also _sincerely_ wants to keep his job. Understandable, of course.

[@sizzurpr7608]

He needs to go away for good.

[@ene_yemelew2]

he has rehearsed his line for days before his interview.

[@MG-eh3ol]

The cancel culture is gone too far. the good about remember history is to not repeat it, what’s the point if we erase it

[@elviacharbhjukles8420]

I liked when people could just be honest . Be careful what you like on social media . They are looking.

[@TunbosunOyenuga]

So if you actually watch the whole interview, you would know Chris wasn't defending the racism undertone of the girl's pics. He wanted to give her time to explain herself while not being lambasted with so much hate from online. Remember, these people grew up in the South, where they would hide the atrocities of slavery in their textbook to the youth and erect statues of Confederate figures and soldiers as "heroes". Unlearning takes time. Even Chris who is from Texas briefly mention he had to learn to be better about this. Are we gonna bring the man down for being charitable on to someone's possible mistake? Are going to say fuck you because he uses the term "woke police"? You damn well know nowadays people are pressing hard to be politically correct or trying to be offended for other minorities when there was no need. Although the act is noble, some form an angry mob and even grift off this shit. Chris did use the "right words" but his intentions were far from racism I honestly don't see the point in this specific issue. We can't erase that past, negatively or positively. Acknowledge it and do better. So when it comes to the South, stop celebrating bullshit and start realizing that the land you build up and walk is filled with the blood others forcibly taken from their homes from across the ocean. To the fucking Woke Police, please allow for the leniency to learn, don't make others delete their mistake but acknowledge them and grow... P.S. if they are a dick does not want learn.... well fuck dem

[@ashleyjacquot904]

Omg. Finally someone with a brain and can see both sides. I’ve been saying this exact thing for a bit now. Literally all parties are in the wrong on how this has been handled. When a mistake is made we need to let people speak. That’s the only way we can know if it was done with malice and the intent of why. But the other side needs to allow space to learn from these mistakes too.

[@soclaire8025]

Great post!!

[@ashleyjacquot904]

Literally it’s taken me 1.5 years to thoroughly understand everything. The learning of what is wrong, being aware, unlearning bad traits, then relearning and rewiring to be better. But this time with more knowledge. People expect everything over night. All I can ask is someone be genuine on starting to be anti racist, and to keep making strides. In and In a instant gratification world, we expect results instantly. It takes time. Why don’t people understand this.

[@ashleyjacquot904]

Racism has diffrent category’s. Overt and covert. Overt can cross over into physical harm. But then we have the willingly ignorant ( what I think Chris is) and the unwillingly ignorant ( sheltered, school systems, parent teachings etc). Anyone can change tho. We have to allow that time to let people show us.

[@emrosey_nielsen]

personally i think Chris apologized, so move on... we don’t need to keep rehashing it. in my opinion, the more we talk about racism, the bigger divide there is. i’d rather not talk about it and just treat people as people. whole thing is ridiculous

[@shawnaoliver4538]

They always go for the same "community leaders" They don't speak for all of us 😒

[@audreywilliams7007]

This man is nearing 50 years old...being on the host of that franchise like forever and his excuse is that he made a mistake. What is hidden in darkness must come to light...there it is loud and clear.

[@sizzurpr7608]

Exactly. Chris is a middle aged man set in his ways. He showed us his true colours. He has done nothing to diversify that garbage show in last 20 years. Do we honestly care if he ever becomes truly repentant? Some people just need to be cancelled for good measure. He can enjoy his easy money in obscurity. No need to give such vile people any more platform.

[@treecek]

We want him back to Bachelor. Chris Harrison is a good person.

[@perisndirangu1018]

Wow micheal .. your last remark .. where just the”...Real facts “..about the interview ... meaning it was PR.. coaching at play ... wow

[@edwigekavira5426]

Raise your hand if you have never make mistake we all need forgiveness. Christ Harrison is not a racist l m also black some people are commenting out of hate and jealousy

[@azekiaelise9338]

Amen. I'm half black and I agree with you.

[@lilaq1401]

😂😂 they made this man apologize for what??! He said nothing wrong. All he said was let’s wait before crucifying the girl and he got cancelled. So over the BS

[@terryterry494]

This is what they call playing fool to catch wise you are 100% right .....he did nothing absolutely...they trying to take his job trying to create an issue out of nothing....I cant belive that Micheal guy if anyone was rude it was him I cant believe they paying him millions per year to interview someone on tv when everyone knows you are friends with that RL...dont get me started..did you do your research ...This Bachelor was a difficult season did you see how Chris Harrison was mopping the tears off the floor from Matt...You have some women when they not happy they complain about everything and try to make every one around them uncomfortable...thats what happened here Interference...

[@yanou4u]

We needed Rachel to interview him again, this was too soft and safe.

[@mikaelaisraelsson119]

let's not put poor Rachel through that again lol.

[@yvettelaquess3037]

Please, enough about how bad Chris Harrison was in the Rachael Lindsey interview. I know he was wrong about how he spoke but please can we move on? The good Lord wants us to forgive and to be forgiven. We all know that Chris H is NOT racist, maybe a bit ignorant on racial issues or comments. Rachel Lindsay is a beautiful black woman who is very well-educated and respected. When I look at her or any black person for that matter, they are a human being to me as well as anybody from any culture. It's just getting to the point where that's all you see on KZbin and on the Google feed and Facebook and every other social media outlet. There's way bigger stuff going on in the world to be upset about, then to keep hashing over and over and over about Rachel and Chris's interview. Why do people have to pay for a mistake over and over and over if they are genuinely sorry?? He's a great host Rachel Lis a great person as well as the Rachel that's on Matt's season. These are not hateful people please let's not be racist against them for them making a mistake.

[@amorvincittomnia]

Well, the reality is that actions have consequences. He is basically the face a huge franchise, and as such there comes a job responsibility to represent the franchise well. Just like any other job, sometimes you screw up and reap the consequences -- get fired, written up, etc. He gets paid millions for his job, and as such, his position *should* be more precarious, don't you think? And it's not like he has only done this sort of thing once. To me, the loss of his position shouldn't be considered some sort of tragic thing (I mean, he's not going to suffer monetarily or anything, he's got plenty of money to see him through 😂) but instead, a good time for him to do some introspection and work on himself.

[@always-positivity]

Racism is NOT a mistake. It's a choice. Rachel CHOSE to go to those parties she and I CHOSE to like racist posts and Chris Harrison CHOSE to defend her over and over again. He CHOSE to be disrespectful to Rachel Lindsay in that interview and he CHOSE to talk down to her, talk at her and not to her. His true colors were on full display. Forgetting something on your shopping list and not realizing it until you get home is a mistake. Racism is NOT a mistake. Please stop sugar coating what's really happening here. Smh 🙄

[@shadyflipful]

he should talk to Larry Elder

[@annalaki7499]

Omg Bullshit! He need to have an interview with Racheal Lindsay again. She’s a great interviewer and know how to grill people and get him to actually answer her questions.

[@jacksonfox3351]

Hello Amma How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe