Crest reconsiders Bachelor host Chris Harrison for its teeth whitening commercials over disappointing comments backing contestant who attended plantation-themed ball
Harrison, 49, was forced to step aside from the show after coming under fire for comments about the racially insensitive past behavior of a current contestant
A spokesman for Crest parent company Procter & Gamble said they are in the process of gathering more information.to determine our next steps We are deeply disappointed in his comments , they added Tuesday
Harrison was due to star in an upcoming ad - set to air next month - for Crest
That was a follow up to a commercial he did with the brand last year
Black Bachelor Alums Views on What to Do with Chris Harrison Bachelor Alums on Chris Harrison Black Contestants Weigh In Fire, Teach or Forgive Him???
Chris Harrison excusing historical racism has left former Black contestants from the franchise divided on how to proceed with the host s future some say he needs teaching, others want him gone for good.
We spoke to several Black Bachelor and Bachelorette alums from recent years, and the consensus is they re disappointed with the longtime host s downplaying of
Rachael Kirkconnell s past . which many have called straight up racist.
We re told Chris apparent lack of interest in understanding why Rachael s prior actions were upsetting . came off as him talking down to the Black community.
A group of black former contestants on the ABC reality show
The Bachelor gathered to call for the permanent removal of the show’s longtime host Chris Harrison after he defended a contestant who attended a antebellum-style ball.
Harrison temporarily “stepped aside” last week after he was called “racist” for coming to the support of a contestant who once participated in a sorority event featuring antebellum-style ball gowns.
After Harrison defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, he apologized for supporting her and then said he was stepping aside from the show. But his temporary action is not enough for some former members of the show.
Bachelor Franchise Veterans Speak Out After Chris Harrison s Apology, Criticize Double Standard Of Grace
Tensions are rising throughout
Bachelor Nation right now. There have been a number of discussions related to race and racism in recent days as a result of some allegations related to Matt James frontrunner Rachel Kirkconnell. Host Chris Harrison did an interview with former
Bachelorette Rachel Lindsey this week and he subsequently apologized via a social media statement after receiving a lot of backlash over what he said. Now, quite a few former contestants of color are sharing their thoughts.
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inTouch details, a former high school classmate of Rachael s alleged that she d been bullied by