Can Chris Harrison so angling to return to Scholar Nation??
The longtime television host is back in June 2021 after a tone-deaf interaction about race during a well-known interview with her ex. Bachelor Rachel Lindsay. But judging by recent comments he made on this week’s podcast, it looks like he’s open to welcoming the show back!! That if the producers even wanted to give one to him…
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So, the 51-year-old television personality has been hosting his own podcast lately. The Texas-born reality TV love facilitator also has an apt name for his weekly audio show: The Most Dramatic Podcast. Appropriate title considering his (former) work !!!
This week in his latest ep, the Dallas native offers up some great career picks! Talk to the co-host Spelling Tori as to what the future holds for him on TV, Harrison was surprised that there would be a reunion on the horizon with ABC executive and Scholar nation producer. CORRECT???
He began by saying:
“I live by the axiom of never speaking, because in life and business, that will come back to bite you.”
Well, that’s just good advice. In most cases, you never know what may happen in the future. So it was never a bad thing not to close (most) doors. Life advice, everyone!
When pressed about what that means he will return Scholar nation hosting duties, Chris said:
“Do I want to talk? yes already. I also believe in relationships and business, pick up the phone and listen and you have that conversation, whether it’s uncomfortable or not.
interesting! Of course, anyone won’t take that conversation. understand? Chris found fame and fortune in it Scholar. For years, he was loved by fans and viewers. It all ended so abruptly, and so controversially, that it’s understandable that they’re reopening now that the dust has settled. But it doesn’t mean s**t if ABC isn’t up for it, right??
Yes…
When Ejaan asked if the TV network would rise to cross that bridge, Chris suggested that the execs could have an internal discussion about his return. Ummm that’s a surprise! And it will indeed so something if it turns out to be true!!
He said:
“With the advent of this podcast, they’ve seen the numbers. They’ve seen the response on my social media. They’re not deaf to all that. They’ve seen what’s going on, so am I surprised that this conversation is happening? No. It wouldn’t surprise me. In fact, I’d be surprised if that didn’t happen.
wow!!
Of course, the show has gone through a series of hosts since Chris’s departure in 2021 in the middle of a well-known event. Rachel Kirkconnell plantation party controversy. Former football star Emmanuel Acho host Matt James‘ After The Final Rose specifically that season. Then, he gave way to Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowewho went up to co-host The Bachelorette after Harrison got booted.
Jesse Palmer then the tab as a permanent replacement shows which. He succeeded in becoming a helmet Zach Shallcross“season 27 of Scholar which airs every week now. But maybe Harrison is still hoping for a comeback??
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Reunion or not, Chris looks back on two decades of hosting Scholar Nation show. He also threw some shade, confirming that there have been changes to the series since his departure:
“I will always be grateful for that in my life. It changed my life. It changed my children’s lives. I still have many friends who work on the show – people I love. I love my time. Not everything, it’s still a job. But overall, it was great. It was an amazing experience. Has it changed? Yes, it has. And has it been the same in the last few years? No, no. I wonder when the time will be.”
Hmmm…
Did you make that comment, Perezcious readers? Is Chris just being optimistic about his potential return – while attracting new attention for his podcast?! Or maybe something bigger is going on behind the scenes, and he’s floating the proverbial trial balloon while lobbying for his old job to come back??
Sound OFF with your thoughts down in the comments (below)!
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