What is Chris Harrisons net worth?
CHRIS Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette, which launches on June 7, 2021. Harrison announced in February that he will be "stepping aside for a period of time" - and will not be hosting the next season of Bachelor in Paradise as well. Chris Harrison, 49, is an American TV host and personality. He is best known for being the host of the Bachelor since 2002 and all its spinoffs. On March 12, ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon announced in a tweet that Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette. "We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing," the statement read. "In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through the next season," the network said. Harrison issued an apology in February for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell and her alleged racist behavior. The host explained his absence on social media, writing: The historic season of The Bachelor should not be marred or overshadowed by my mistakes or diminished by my actions. To that end, I have consulted with Warner Bros. and ABC and will be stepping aside for a period of time and will not join for the After the Final Rose special. 6 Chris is best known for hosting game shows and other entertainment shows Credit: Getty Images - Getty  Adding: I am dedicated to getting educated on a more profound and productive level than ever before.  Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho replaced Harrison in the After the Final Rose special early in 2021. Harrison also served as the host of the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from 2015 through 2019 upon its cancellation. He has previously covered the Primetime Emmy Awards, co-hosted the game show You Deserve It and Designers' Challenge on HGTV. Harrisons net worth is reportedly $16million. He has amassed over $8million in just Bachelor salary and makes about $600,000 per episode. Harrison was married to his college sweetheart, Gwen Harrison, for nearly 18 years before divorcing. The couple share two children: Joshua, 18, and Taylor Harrison, 16. 6 Chris' salary at the Bachelor has amassed up to $8million as he makes $600,000 per episode Credit: Getty Images - Getty  After his divorce, Harrison began dating Entertainment Tonights Lauren Zima. The two have been together since 2018. Harrison was slammed by Bachelor fans for defending Rachael Kirkconnell for attending a plantation-style costume party back when she was in college, despite apologizing after photos surfaced. Chris defended Rachael from social media trolls, saying: We all need to have a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion. Because I've seen some stuff online again, this 'judge, jury, executioner' thing where people are just tearing this girl's life apart. He continued: I haven't heard Rachael speak on this yet, and until I actually hear this woman have a chance to speak, who am I to say [anything]?  6 Chris has two children with his college sweetheart Credit: Getty Images - Getty  Following his comments, fans demanded the longtime host be fired and 25 women from the current season rallied together to denounce the hosts stance in a joint statement. We are the women of Bachelor Season 25. Twenty-five women who identify as BIPOC were cast on this historic season that was meant to represent change. We are deeply disappointed and want to make it clear that we denounce any defense of racism. Any defense of racist behavior denies the lived and continued experiences of BIPOC individuals. These experiences are not to be exploited or tokenized, the group said. The Bachelor's Matt James released a statement regarding the controversy. "The past few weeks have been some of the most challenging of my life, and while there are several episodes left of the season, it is important that I take the time to address the troubling information that has come to light since we wrapped filming, including the incredibly disappointing photos of Rachael Kirkconnell and the interview between Rachel Lindsay and Chris Harrison. "The reality is that I'm learning about these situations in real time, and it has been devastating and heartbreaking to put it bluntly. "Chris's failure to receive and understand the emotional labor that my friend Rachel Lindsay was taking on by graciously and patiently explaining the racist history of the Antebellum South, a painful history that every American should understand intimately, was troubling and painful to watch. "As Black people and allies immediately knew and understood, it was a clear reflection of a much larger issue that The Bachelor franchise has fallen short of addressing adequately for years." Matt concluded: "I will continue to process this experience, and you will hear more from me in the end." 6 Chris launched a 24-piece ring collection as an endorsement deal - which is no longer available for purchase after he defended Rachael Credit: Manly Bands  The Sun exclusively reported on February 19 that jewelry company Manly Bands seems to have dropped Chris from all their ads. In addition, Procter & Gamble Co. announced they are considering using Chris' already-filmed Crest commercials. MORE ON THE BACHELOR READY FOR LIFTOFF What to know about The Bachelorette tonight DOLLARS & SPADES Actor David Spade's net worth revealed Exclusive ROSE DECLINED Emmanuel Acho turned down David Spade's Paradise host role over job clash ACE OF SPADES The Bachelor's Chris 'to be replaced by superfan David Spade' after scandal Exclusive HUSH UP Bachelorette execs worried Katie will reveal too much about season before it airs  A spokesperson said in a statement to AdAge: We are aware of the developments around Chris Harrison and his role as host of The Bachelor. We are in the process of gathering more information about these circumstances to determine our next steps. We are deeply disappointed in his comments, which do not reflect our values.