Chris Harrison is heading again to tv together with his spouse, Lauren Zima, by his facet after leaving The Bachelor in 2021.
“Incredibly excited to announce that @laurenzima and I are coming to you with the next chapter in our television careers,” Harrison, 52, wrote through Instagram on Wednesday, March 6, alongside a video of Dr. Phil McGraw welcoming him and Zima, 36, to his new community, Benefit Road Media.
Harrison, who married Zima in November 2023, continued: “We have joined @meritstreetmedia a new television network being launched by the one and only @drphil.”
The longtime TV host gushed that there are “many reasons” their new endeavor is the “perfect fit,” including, “I can’t wait to see you all again, very soon.”
Zima teased her husband about their new partnership, writing within the feedback part, “What’s more binding…getting married or co-hosting a show together? : ) i love you and I’m so proud of you.”
Harrison might be making his TV comeback by cohosting a morning present with Zima for McGraw’s community, which launches on Tuesday, April 2. The collection might be filmed in Dallas, Texas, at Benefit Road Media’s studios.
Harrison, who lives in Texas together with his partner, can even be the host and creator of a brand new relationship present for the community as a part of a much bigger deal. Moreover, Harrison might be featured on McGraw’s Dr. Phil Primetime collection.
“It has dating elements in it, but this is so different and so novel,” McGraw instructed Leisure Tonight of the relationship collection on Wednesday. “It is flipping the script in a way that I think people are gonna become addicted to it in a week. It is unbelievable.”
Harrison defined that after engaged on ABC’s The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, for 20 years, one other relationship present was a no brainer.
“People got to know and love me for two decades hosting The Bachelor, so, yes, we are going to be creating a reality dating show,” he instructed the outlet. “For years and years, I said, ‘This is the most dramatic show ever.’ We want to create a show where those words actually ring true, so this dating show will be the most dramatic ever — that you can be sure of.”
Harrison’s return to TV comes three years after he made headlines for defending season 25 Bachelor winner Rachael Kirkconnell after her previous racially insensitive actions resurfaced.
Shortly after Harrison requested former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay in February 2021 to “have a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion” for Kirkconnell, he was changed because the host for season 17 of The Bachelorette.
Whereas Harrison apologized for his remarks, ABC reduce ties fully with the host in June 2021. “Chris Harrison is stepping aside as host of The Bachelor franchise,” the community instructed Us Weekly in an announcement on the time. “We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey.”
Harrison confirmed his departure through Instagram, writing, “I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I’m excited to start a new chapter. I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together.”