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Bachelor NationтАЩs Sean Lowe is тАЬboycottingтАЭ the franchise following the departure of its longtime host, Chris Harrison.
LoweтАЩs wife and winner of тАЬThe BachelorтАЭтАШs 17th season Catherine Giudici revealed the 37-year-old reality TV starтАЩs decision this week, according to the Daily Mail. Harrison recently exited the ABC series following controversy surrounding his response to a contestantтАЩs past actions which were deemed racist.
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Giudici spoke to relationship expert Rori Sassoon at a recent launch party, and said she was still watching the show to support new hosts Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams.
Giudici said, тАЬIтАЩm watching it. My husband is kind of boycotting it because of the Chris Harrison stuff, but IтАЩm watching it this season to support the girls.тАЭ
She expressed: тАЬItтАЩs been interesting. ItтАЩs been an interesting season. ItтАЩs just the beginning. тАж IтАЩm excited for Katie [Thurston].тАЭ
Harrison, 49, became embroiled in controversy regarding Rachael Kirkconnell, a contestant on тАЬThe BachelorтАЭтАШs 25th season, which featured Matt James as its lead.
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Earlier this year, it was discovered that the 24-year-old graphic designer had participated in an тАЬOld SouthтАЭ-themed ball during her time in college, and pictures circulated online.
Shortly after the photos were made public, Harrison was asked about his view of the situation and allegations of racism by former тАЬBacheloretteтАЭ star Rachel Lindsay.
Harrison said he was reserving judgement on the matter which was seen defending KirkconnellтАЩs actions. The host later apologized, however, Lindsay took exception and threatened to leave the franchise.
Harrison later announced that he would be stepping away as host.
Kirkconnell went on to win the 25th season of the program. In March, Harrison expressed regret for his past statements, and several guest hosts were brought in to fill the role.
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Harrison would be leaving the тАЬBachelorтАЭ franchise permanently, which resulted in an uproar from many of its longtime fans.
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