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Chris Harrison Speaks Out After Stepping Back From 'The Bachelor' | Celebrity Page
Chris Harrison gave his first public interview after the controversy that caused him to step away from The Bachelor in an interview with Good Morning America's Michael Strahan.
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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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"COOL" ADM21 DANCER
A new dance video from the 'American Dance Machine for the 21st Century' has been released.
In light of the Covid pandemic, the 'COOL' lyrics have never meant more to the Broadway community.
The film's director Joshua Bergasse said:
<blockquote> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">"It's quite an honor to work with the original Jerome Robbins choreography for "Cool," which I find so magnificent and dynamic. And in addition, to work with these brilliant dancers at these exciting locations around New York City was truly thrilling."</span></blockquote><p>In anticipation of the upcoming film adaptation of the 1957 musical, <em>West Side Story </em>directed By Steven Spielberg (which premieres Dec. 10th), this stunning dance production is sure to excite fans worldwide. ADM21 is releasing the video in honor of Josh Bergasse's birthday on March 6th.</p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Viewers of the film can donate to American Dance Machine </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">at </span><a href="http://www.adm21.org/cool" target="_blank"><u>www.adm21.org/cool</u></a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">. Twenty percent</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> of all funds raised by the film will be donated </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">equally</span> to The Actors Fund and <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">The </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Black Theatre Coalition.</span><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-vimeo">
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</p><p>The new production follows the success of ADM21 first virtual video, "The Music and the Mirror" from A Chorus Line, which was viewed over 50,000 times worldwide since its release on December 17th. These videos are bringing hope and awareness to an industry hit hard during the pandemic.<br/></p><p>"The Music and the Mirror" video can still be viewed <a href="http://www.adm21.org/matm" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/><strong>About ADM21</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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<a href="http://www.adm21.org/ADM21/" target="_blank">www.adm21.org</a>
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<em>Today's mission, and the legacy, of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century. Founders, staff, company mission (and vision) and contact information.</em>
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