Former Bachelor host Chris Harrison engaged to girlfriend Lauren Zima months after he was fired over racist scandal
FORMER Bachelor host Chris Harrison is now engaged to his girlfriend Lauren Zima months after he was fired from the show over the racist scandal.
Chris, 49, shared the engagement news over on his .
In the snapshot, Lauren, 33, appeared to be in great spirits as she stared at her engagement ring.
The former Bachelor host got down on one knee to ask his girlfriend to marry him.
The two appeared to be standing near the cliff of a mountain.
A round table with a white cover can be spotted next to the newly engaged couple.
He told his followers on social media that he was in "love" with Lauren.
Chris captioned the post: "The next chapter starts now!"
ABOUT LAUREN
Chris' fiancee hails from Elgin Township, IL.
She also studied journalism at the University of Missouri.
“I think it’s helped us love each other more, respect and I think, appreciate the little things in each other a lot more because there is no getting away or just running away from this. We’re stuck. We’re in.”
THE SCANDAL
Back in June, Georgia contestant Rachael Kirkconnell was discovered to have attended an Antebellum plantation-themed party in 2018.
When the photos resurfaced, Chris defended her during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.
Bachelor fans were shocked when the long-time Bachelor host was replaced by Tayshia Adams, 30, and Kaitlyn Bristowe, 35, due to the backlash over his "racist" comments.
Also in June, the former host announced his permanent departure from the dating competition show.
He wrote: "I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I’m excited to start a new chapter.
"I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together.
He concluded: "While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime."
Chris allegedly exited the ABC show with an eight-figure payoff.
'WE MISS HIM'
Then in July, Chris confessed on social media admitted that he "truly" missed his fans after being let go from the show.
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A Bachelor fan tweeted: "@taysmitty5: You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him? #TheBachelorette."
He replied back: "I truly do!"
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