Chris Harrison is returning to reality dating television five years after leaving The Bachelor, and he’s making it clear that his relationship with his former franchise is complicated.
The longtime host, whose new FOX Nation dating series Chris Harrison’s The Vow premieres Nov. 11, opened up about his departure during appearances on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio and iHeartRadio’s Whine Down With Jana Kramer.
The longtime reality television host, who is returning to the dating genre with Chris Harrison’s The Vow on Nov. 11, recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio, where he discussed the franchise’s ratings, his feelings about its future and why his new series brought him to tears.
Between comparing The Bachelor to an ex who gained weight after a breakup and revealing a cease-and-desist letter involving his new series, Harrison had plenty to say about the franchise he hosted for nearly two decades.
Chris Harrison Compares ‘The Bachelor’ to an Ex After a Breakup
During his appearance on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio, co-host Evan Real suggested that The Bachelor had lost relevance since Harrison’s departure in 2021.
“I always watch the ratings. Yeah. So, I know what the ratings have done,” Harrison responded. Indeed, The Bachelor’s ratings have declined by about 50 percent since Harrison’s departure, though a lot of reality TV shows in their 20th+ season see declines in ratings with each passing season.
When Real asked how Harrison felt about seeing the franchise’s ratings decline, the former host offered a comparison that sounded suspiciously like a little post-breakup satisfaction.
“After a breakup and you go on Instagram and you see your ex, you don’t mind if they put on an extra 20?” Harrison asked, then he took the analogy a step further, adding, “What you don’t want to see is the revenge bod, right? So, luckily, I didn’t see the revenge bod.”
However, Harrison emphasized that he doesn’t want the franchise to fail because he still cares about the people who work there.
“I spent 20 years of my adult life in this and I still had a lot of friends from hair and makeup to camera operators and this business is rough especially now,” he explained. “I don’t want to see people lose their jobs.”
Chris Harrison Says The Vow Received a Cease-and-Desist Letter
Harrison also discussed his former franchise during an appearance on Whine Down With Jana Kramer, where he revealed that a promotional advertisement for The Vow had apparently drawn legal attention.
“Well, the cease and desist that they sent to Fox Nation and Lionsgate had nothing to do with the show. They’ve never seen the show. It was about the use of the rose in an advertisement,” Harrison said.
Although he emphasized that the dispute concerned promotional material rather than the show’s content, Harrison suggested that the warning may have been motivated by something more personal.
He said, “[It] felt a little personal, like maybe someone’s just a little jealous and regretful after a breakup.”
The comment echoed the relationship analogy Harrison had used on SiriusXM, suggesting that he sees at least some of the tension surrounding his return to television through the lens of a messy breakup.
How Is ‘The Vow’ Different From ‘The Bachelor’?
Official trailer for ‘Chris Harrison’s The Vow’ on Fox Nation (1:00)Despite the comparisons, Harrison insists that his new series isn’t simply another version of The Bachelor.
During his Whine Down appearance, he explained that The Vow doesn’t feature the familiar rose ceremonies or symbolic tokens that have become synonymous with his former franchise. He also suggested that the format will keep viewers guessing because there won’t be a predictable elimination ritual signaling when a relationship is about to end.
The six-episode series follows 30-year-old Jace Cates as he meets 10 women searching for marriage, with an emphasis on faith, shared values and long-term compatibility.
Harrison also told Kramer that he remains close with several people from Bachelor Nation, including Ben Higgins and Wells Adams, and that other familiar faces have expressed interest in participating in The Vow.
Former Bachelor stars Sean and Catherine Lowe are already confirmed to appear during the season.
Chris Harrison Gets Emotional About His Return to Television
For all his pointed remarks about The Bachelor, Harrison also admitted that returning to the dating-show world has been surprisingly emotional. During his SiriusXM interview, he described reuniting with longtime colleagues on The Vow, which his wife Lauren Zima helped executive produce.
“I took a little five-year pause button and all of a sudden the fire started burning again,” Harrison said.
He recalled seeing familiar producers and camera operators again and becoming overwhelmed by their excitement.
“I kind of lost it a couple of times and I didn’t see that coming,” he admitted. “It felt good.”
Harrison also discussed his personal faith journey with Kramer, who shared her own experience of being baptized as an adult. Their conversation reflected the faith-centered approach of his new dating series.
Chris Harrison’s The Vow drops its first two episodes early morning on Wednesday, Nov. 11, exclusively on FOX Nation, with additional episodes scheduled for Wednesdays through the Dec. 9 finale.
Related: ‘Chris Harrison’s The Vow’ Official Trailer Features Wild Confession: ‘Put a Baby in Me Now’
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