Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are both considered replacements for Chris Harrison in “The Bachelor”, The Sun Can Reveal.
Michael will bring “a level of stability” to “The Bachelor,” a source said, as he has the opportunity to replace the troubled Chris, while Robin “would be a great choice to bring some seriousness and seriousness.”
Against the backdrop of the ongoing racism scandal, Chris has been “frozen” by ABC talks as he discusses who should replace the longtime host.
Speaking exclusively with The Sun, an insider of “Bachelor” admitted that Michael is considered Chris’ replacement, sources claiming that the host of “Good Morning America” is “the right mix of news and shows” to cope with the role of overseeing the ABC series.
GOOD! He initially announced Michael’s potential new concert, but the insider explained that there are issues that need to be addressed for him to become a full-time role.
Sun understands that ABC directors want to make sure they have the right message and bring a level of stability to Chris’ replacement, who may not be back for next season.
Insiders said that while his position as executive producer is secure, there is a “time to wait before we know if Chris can return to the screen.”
Michael, if booked, would oversee Matt James’ “After the Final Rose” special and the next season of “The Bachelorette.”
The decisions will be made in the next few days, sources said, adding that Michael’s reservation would “need some difficult negotiations”, given Fox’s commitments and the role of GMA in New York.
“Bachelor” usually shoots in Los Angeles, although due to the pandemic, in recent seasons he filmed in the resorts of Palm Springs and North Carolina.
The Sun previously revealed that since the show has been under fire for its racial controversies, people of color are hired “at all levels” to add diversity behind the scenes.
With 49-year-old Chris on the cutting block as the reaction to his comments comes, a source says it’s a matter of “when, not if” Chris will get the boot.
The insider told The Sun exclusively: “It’s only a matter of time before it is announced that Chris is not returning.
“It simply came to our notice then. There are still discussions about keeping him as executive producer.
“But if Chris doesn’t return this, his role on camera is over.”
Fans demanded Chris’ dismissal after making a series of “unacceptable” comments while talking to former “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay – the first black song in the show’s history.
Chris urged fans to show “compassion” for 24-year-old Rachael Kirkconnell after photos reappeared of her attending an “Old South” plantation party with deep ties to the Confederacy in 2018. .
Frontier Matt James was also accused of liking controversial social media posts that include the confederation flag and pro-Trump “MAGA” content.
The Sun contacted representatives for Michael and Robin for comments.