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Longtime host Chris Harrison announced his departure from the franchise in June, three months after he said he'd be \"stepping aside for a period of time\" due to controversial remarks he'd made pertaining to race.

In the aftermath, author and former professional football player Emmanuel Acho hosted the \"After the Final Rose\" special for \"The Bachelor\" season 25, and former Bachelorettes Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams took the helm of \"The Bachelorette\" season 17. They will also host season 18 of \"The Bachelorette.\" A rotating group of celebrities hosted \"Bachelor in Paradise\" for season 7.

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