The Bachelorette: Where is Chris Harrison? Here's why the host was missing from the show

Chris Harrison has been the face of ‘The Bachelor’ nation ever since the show began. However, the viewers got a shock when the host was nowhere to be found in the latest episode (December 8). Some thought Chris is being replaced, but what’s the real truth?

Viewers of the show got a surprise when JoJo Fletcher stepped in to host the latest episode. Chris has usually been there for all the episodes, and seeing a different face had viewers wondering, “WHERE IS CHRIS HARRISON?” Here are all the details of why the host was missing from the show.

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What happened to Chris Harrison?

Chris’s absence raised many questions and some even came to the conclusion that the host was being replaced. However, this news is far from the truth. Chris was not present in the latest episode because the television host had taken a small break at the time of filming.

Chris had reportedly gone away from the show to drop his son at his Universality in Texas. He managed to return to the set one week later. Chris was asked to quarantine for a week before he made his way back into the set. With coronavirus being declared as a pandemic, the producers ensured Chris was in good health and fit to come back. Before the show had aired, Chris had hinted that this season would be most dramatic of all. There is no doubt things have been going as he had stated.

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JoJo Fetcher takes Chris Harrison’s place

‘The Bachelorette’ nation saw a familiar face after JoJo entered the house. Usually, Chris is there when a task is going on. However, n his absence, JoJo decided to join the cast members. The latest episode saw the cast members taking a polygraph test.

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The episode managed to mend some relationships while put doubts on others. Tayshia Adams managed to get some answers she had been looking for while some of the men got a chance to open up about things that were otherwise unsaid.

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When is Chris Harrison coming back?

Since Chris was back to the set a week after dropping his son, the viewers will be able to see him back on the show soon. Fans can be assured that Chris is not leaving ‘The Bachelor’ nation any time soon.

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Prerna Nambiar

Prerna is a senior contributor and editor at HITC and Reality Titbit. She graduated from the University of Leeds, where she learned about media and communication and found her undying love for the world of entertainment. She has 7 years of experience unearthing the latest celebrity gossip on social media and also enjoys analysing television and cinematic narrative.

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