Group Rachel. Becca Kufrin, Nick Viall and extra Bachelor alums spoke out after Rachel Lindsay deactivated her Instagram account on account of harassment.
The previous Bachelorette, 35, acquired backlash from followers after her interview with Chris Harrison on February 9, throughout which the longtime host, 49, defended season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell following racism allegations. Lindsay’s “Larger Studying” podcast cohost, Van Lathan, reacted on Friday, February 26, after she left Instagram.
“Go away Rachel the f—okay alone. This harassment goes too far,” he wrote by way of Instagram. “My co host has zero at present with the phrases of a grown ass man who nonetheless doesn’t get it. @chrisbharrison are you okay with folks getting at Rachel to the purpose she will be able to’t even exist on IG. Is anybody from your complete ‘Bachelor Nation’ going to face up and condemn this harassment of a Black girl? Yo it’s only a f—king TV SHOW, y’all have to chill out for actual. I really like you RACH. F—okay these folks.”
Harrison made headlines earlier this month when he requested for “compassion” for Kirkconnell in an Additional sit-down with Lindsay. The 24-year-old graphic designer — who’s still in the running for Matt James’ remaining rose — has since apologized for “offensive and racist” past actions.
The previous Who Needs to Be a Millionaire host, for his half, shared a public apology for his statements on February 10. Days later, he revealed that he would “be stepping aside for a time period and won’t be part of for the After the Closing Rose particular.”
Lindsay famous on Additional after the information that it was “never my intention to see Chris Harrison step aside.” Nonetheless, she identified that it was “vital to additional and spotlight these discussions” by having “uncomfortable conversations so we are able to perceive the underlying points and implicit racism that exists inside our society.”
Us Weekly completely revealed on Monday, February 22, that the legal professional is considering hosting After the Final Rose in Harrison’s absence. “ABC and Warner Bros. have spoken to Rachel about the potential of internet hosting the After the Closing Rose particular and they want her to tackle the function,” a supply advised Us. “She continues to be weighing the choices and is pushing for After the Closing Rose to incorporate an even bigger dialog about race general within the franchise. No final decision has been made but.”
Scroll by the gallery beneath to see reactions to the therapy Lindsay has acquired on social media.
