Quick Info
| Profession | Television host |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/07/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Chris Harrison
In an appearance on the Unplanned podcast, Harrison publicly discussed his 2021 exit from The Bachelor, describing it as a contentious and messy parting of the ways. He said he had been renegotiating his contract at the time and felt it was time to leave. He also said the split was ultimately a blessing that gave him room to grow.
Warner Bros., which owns The Bachelor franchise, sent a cease-and-desist letter claiming that the teaser for Harrison's new Fox Nation show The Vow used its intellectual property without authorization. Harrison pushed back against the letter in an Entertainment Tonight interview, saying the matter reflected jealousy on the part of his former employers. The six-episode series was set to premiere on 11/11/2026 with Harrison as host.
Fox Nation picked up a new dating reality series hosted by Chris Harrison, marking his return to the dating television genre after leaving The Bachelor franchise. The show was developed with several former Bachelor producers and was reported to be set to air in 2027. Harrison was also reported to be executive producing alongside his wife, Lauren Zima.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Bryan Harrison |
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| Summary | Known as the longtime host of ABC's The Bachelor franchise, which he hosted from 2002 until his exit in 2021. He returned to hosting in 2026 with the Fox Nation dating series The Vow. |
| Early Career | Began in television by covering local sports in Oklahoma City. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lake Highlands High School, Dallas (graduated 1989) |
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| University | Attended Oklahoma City University on a soccer scholarship |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Plays soccer and golf |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Gwen Harrison (married 1994; divorced 2012) |
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| Current Spouse | Lauren Zima (entertainment journalist and former Entertainment Tonight producer and host) |
Career
| Known For | Host of The Bachelor (2002-2021) |
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| Departure | Stepped aside from The Bachelor franchise in 2021 following controversy over comments he made about a contestant's past behavior; the departure was made permanent in June 2021. |
| Current Project | Host and executive producer of The Vow, a faith-based dating series for Fox Nation, scheduled to premiere 11/11/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Appeared as himself hosting The Bachelor in the 2006 spoof film Date Movie. | |
| 2. Was reported to have chased down a contestant who tried to leave the show by hopping a fence. | |
| 3. Co-hosted ABC's Miss America coverage for several years, beginning in 2004. |
