Matt James, the first Black Bachelor, with "The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison. What the Hell Happened: Chris Harrison Leaves ‘The Bachelor’ Franchise After Racist Remarks. What did Chris Harrison say to Rachel Lindsay about Rachael Kirkconnell? By Jamie Samhan. Rachel Lindsay is sharing what she really thought of Chris Harrison's Extra interview and subsequent apology. Harrison took to Instagram on Wednesday night after he made headlines for his Extra interview with former "Bachelorette" star Rachel Lindsay, in which they discussed photos of Rachael Kirkconnell at a plantation-themed fraternity formal in 2018. Bachelor Nation has been speaking out against Chris Harrison's Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay, during which the longtime host defended the racist actions of … RELATED: ‘The Bachelor’: Chelsea Vaughn Reveals What Matt James Really Said in the Last Episode. He did that. The decision comes in the wake of an interview Harrison did on Tuesday with Rachel Lindsay, who was the franchise’s first Black Bachelorette and is now an ExtraTV host. Several of Rachel’s colleagues have come out in support of her. Rachel tells TMZ … she accepted the apology because it’s what she needs to do to move forward with her life. Words and actions have consequences. Exclusive Details 1:54 PM PT — Chris’ mea culpa went over well with Rachel Lindsay, she tells us she accepts his apology. The two stars, Van Lathan and Becca Kufrin, happen to … Rachel got hate after interviewing Chris Harrison Earlier this month, Rachel interviewed Bachelor Host Chris Harrison for entertainment site Extra , and she got caught up … Literally just fire Chris Harrison and replace him with Rachel Lindsay. Rachel Lindsay says she does not want to renew her contract with "The Bachelor" franchise, after Chris Harrison's controversial comments. Chris Harrison landed himself in some very hot water after an interview with Extra correspondent and former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay.Here's what the longtime host of The Bachelor said that caused such an uproar from Bachelor Nation.. Harrison's controversial comments came during an interview he had with Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette who is now a correspondent for Extra. Rachel Lindsay has publicly called out Chris Harrison, two days after the longtime Bachelor host apologized for perpetuating racism within the franchise. She says she and Chris have not spoken directly since his ‘GMA’ … That’s something Chris Harrison learned firsthand following his Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay. The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay will soon cut ties with ABC's Bachelor franchise completely. Former "Bachelorette" star and "Extra" correspondent Rachel Lindsay speaks out on her interview with "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison, in which he … Then on Twitter, Lindsay hinted that she might leave The Bachelor franchise behind — here’s what she said. That’s something Chris Harrison learned firsthand following his Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay.. During the chat, the … ‘The Bachelor’ Spoilers reveal that Rachel Lindsay has decided to leave Instagram due to harassment she has received in the aftermath of the Chris Harrison scandal. Rachel Lindsay (left) called Chris Harrison's temporary departure form 'The Bachelor' the 'right move.' Rachel Lindsay addressed embattled “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison on Monday’s episode of “Extra,” stating his vow to step aside from the franchise is “the right decision.” Rachel Lindsay didn’t get Chris Harrison fired. Matt James addressed the controversy surrounding Bachelor host Chris Harrison and season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell by sharing his support for Rachel Lindsay on Friday, February 12. Words and actions have consequences. Lindsay asked Harrison about Rachael Kirkconnell, a contestant on this season of “The Bachelor,” the first to have a … We all know she’d make a better host of #TheBachelor — knitter of hats, keeper of trash (@knittingraccoon) February 11, 2021 22 Feb 2021 7:56 PM Rachel Lindsay called Chris Harrison’s leave of absence the right move. On Feb. 9, ExtraTV published Lindsay’s interview with Harrison. After Chris Harrison’s “Good Morning America” interview, “Extra’s” own Rachel Lindsay sat down with Billy Bush to share her reaction. Rachel Lindsay Reportedly ‘Weighing The Options’ To Replace Chris Harrison As ‘After The Final Rose’ Host. “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison has issued an apology after an interview he did with Rachel Lindsay surrounding current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell sparked controversy.