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What Caused This
<iframe src="https://www.rebelmouse.com/res/scraper/embed?type=mp4&adapt_to_iframe=1&url=https%3A//abcnewsvod-a.akamaihd.net/playback/abcnews/2021/03/210304_gma_strahan_0740_700.mp4&thumb=https%3A//s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/210304_gma_strahan1_0740_hpMain_16x9_992.jpg" id="4f3ea" frameborder="0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="87d2a46818731349e0b637d505a81cbb" expand="1" height="480" width="100%"></iframe><p>Harrison's remarks came in an interview with previous contestant <a href="https://celebritypage.com/tag/rachel-lindsay" target="_blank">Rachel Lindsay</a> after evidence of current season frontrunner <a href="https://celebritypage.com/tag/rachael-kirkconnell" target="_blank">Rachael Kirkconnell</a> attending an Antebellum themed party leaked on <a href="https://celebritypage.com/tag/tiktok" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. </p><p>After the interview, in which Harrison had several inflammatory remarks, Lindsay took to her podcast to discuss the interview, in which she said, "his privilege was on full display". </p><p>When Lindsay said Kirkconnell's photos at an Old South antebellum party were offensive, Harrison retorted, "Well, Rachel, is it not a good look in 2018 or is it not a good look in 2021? Because there's a big difference."</p><p>"It's not a good look because she's celebrating the Old South. If I went to that party, what would I represent at that party?" Lindsay replied. </p>
Harrison Walks Back
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="80423e82753f96c30b21f47c27e1a1cb"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bm7bBO-Ruxs?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Strahan asked Harrison several direct questions about his comments, to which Harrison walked back on all accounts. Specifically, Strahan asked him if there's a difference between celebrating slavery in 2018 or 2021. </p><p>"There is not," Harrison replied when asked about the . "Antebellum parties are not OK. Past, present, future, knowing what that represents is unacceptable."</p>
<blockquote>"I am saddened and shocked at how insensitive I was in that interview with Rachel Lindsay. I can't believe I didn't speak against antebellum parties, what they stand for," said Harrison. "I didn't say it then and I want to say it now: those parties are not OK, past, present, future. And I didn't speak from my heart. And that is to say that I stand against all forms of racism, and I am deeply sorry to Rachel Lindsay and to the Black community."</blockquote>
What Now?
<p>Whether or not an apology is enough remains to be seen. Harrison expressed his desire to return to the show, a desire that's been rebuffed by many fans who feel like his comments represent the franchise in a bad light. In the short term, the latest season will be continuing without Harrison on <a href="https://celebritypage.com/tag/abc" target="_blank">ABC</a>. </p>
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