Where is Chris Harrison now?
FORMER Bachelor host Chris Harrison shocked fans after his abrupt leave from the franchise. Harrison was replaced by Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe as hosts for the newest season of the Bachelorette. According to US Weekly, Chris Harrison, 49, has reportedly hired a lawyer to represent him after being fired from the Bachelor franchise. It is unclear if he plans on taking any legal action. Harrison reemerged on social media and shared a message of support for Colton Underwood after revealing he is gay on Good Morning America. He also posted a Mothers Day tribute to his mother and shared a snap of him and his girlfriend Lauren Zima. Less than 24 hours after the premiere of the latest season of The Bachelorette, Harrison has allegedly stepped away from the franchise for good, Deadline claimed on Tuesday. An announcement is meant to come out today. He is allegedly exiting the show with an eight-figure payoff. At the time of the scandal, Harrison had claimed that he was willing to work to get back into the good graces of Bachelor Nation. He told Good Morning America: "I plan to be back and I want to be back. And I think this franchise can be an important beacon of change. 3 Harrison plans to be back in the Bachelor franchise at some point Credit: Getty  "I know that change is felt, not just by me, but by many others. And we are excited and willing to do the work to show that progress. "This interview is not the finish line. There is much more work to be done. And I am excited to be a part of that change." ABC Entertainment along with Warner Horizon made the announcement that Harrison will not form part of the franchise going forward. "Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of 'The Bachelorette,'" the statement read. "We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing. MORE ON CHRIS HARRISON TRIBUTE What to know about Rolandas Juodvalkis life say your goodbyes! Tayshia & Kaitlyn branded 'best hosts ever' as fans hope Chris 'never returns' Exclusive CASHING IN Katie Thurston's season 'expected to be most successful EVER' after Chris' exit Exclusive MODERN HOSTS Bachelor In Paradise 'will feature Sarah Hyland & Wells Adams as guest hosts'  "In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through the next season. "As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within 'The Bachelor' franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks. "These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world," the statement concluded.