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Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss lists ‘plantation-style’ estate featuring beachside lawn amid Chris Harrison racism scandal

BACHELOR creator Mike Fleiss has listed his Hawaii mansion as a "plantation-style"estate amid the show's ongoing racism scandal.

The home was placed on the market in early January by listing agent Neal Norman but removed three weeks later.

Mike Fleiss has listed his Hawaii mansion as a "plantation-style"estate
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Mike Fleiss has listed his Hawaii mansion as a "plantation-style"estateCredit: Getty Images - Getty

However the listing caught the eye of fans, who have criticized Mike and the agency for the description.

“One of the largest lots in Hanalei, this setback, historic plantation-style home with a sprawling beachside lawn, sprinkled with swaying coconut trees, invokes old Hawaii,” it read.

The home was originally purchased in 2016 for $16.2 million when he bought it off Julia Roberts.

In January, it was on the market for more than double at $34.5 million.

The home was placed on the market in early January
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The home was placed on the market in early JanuaryCredit: Realtor.com
The five bedroom home is listed for over $34 million
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The five bedroom home is listed for over $34 millionCredit: Realtor.com
However the listing caught the eye of fans
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However the listing caught the eye of fansCredit: Realtor.com
"This setback, historic plantation-style home with a sprawling beachside lawn, sprinkled with swaying coconut trees, invokes old Hawaii"
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"This setback, historic plantation-style home with a sprawling beachside lawn, sprinkled with swaying coconut trees, invokes old Hawaii"Credit: Realtor.com
The home was originally purchased in 2016 for $16.2 million
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The home was originally purchased in 2016 for $16.2 millionCredit: Realtor.com

The massive five-bedroom, four bathroom estate spans two acres and features 213 feet of beachfront views.

Situated on Hanalei Bay, on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii, it also has a one-bedroom guesthouse.

The master lanai offers panoramic ocean views.

The controversy comes after the show was mired in allegations of racism.

It was previously owned by Julia Roberts
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It was previously owned by Julia RobertsCredit: Realtor.com
The massive five-bedroom, four bathroom estate spans two acres
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The massive five-bedroom, four bathroom estate spans two acresCredit: Realtor.com
It also has a one-bedroom guesthouse.
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It also has a one-bedroom guesthouse.Credit: Realtor.com
It is situated on Hanalei Bay, on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii
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It is situated on Hanalei Bay, on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in HawaiiCredit: Realtor.com

Rachael Kirkconnell , a favorite to win the affections of , the first ever African-American  on the hit ABC dating show, was pictured in 2018 .

The pictures resurfaced during her time on the show, and she was also  in the past.

Following the, Rachael issued an Instagram statement  to the “communities and individuals that my actions harmed and offended.”

“I am ashamed about my lack of education, but it is no one’s responsibility to educate me," she said.

Rachael sparked controversy when pictures resurfaced
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Rachael sparked controversy when pictures resurfaced
Rachael is considered a frontunner
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Rachael is considered a frontunnerCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The show's host Chris Harrison has also stepped back
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The show's host Chris Harrison has also stepped back

“I am learning and will continue to learn how to be antiracist, because it’s important to speak up in the moment and not after you’re called out.

“If you are a person who doesn’t understand the offense in question, I urge you to learn from my mistakes and encourage you to use them as a teachable moment.”

Host  also and apologized for coming to  during an interview with ex . 

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