The shocking exit came weeks after Harrison sparked controversy while defending “Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.
“I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together.
While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime.”

“You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him?
#TheBachelorette,” one fan tweeted.
Well, it didn’t take long for Harrison to respond and reveal his true feelings for Bachelor Nation.

“I truly do!”
“Miss you all too.
So many loyal fans up in Canada.
When another fan shared their love for Harrison, he sweetlycommented back, “Love all of you too.
Always have, always will!”
According toPage Six, Harrisondidn’t leave “The Bachelor” franchise empty-handed.
The host was reportedly paidnearly $10 million in his exit deal.
“Chris Harrison’s whole life was ‘The Bachelor,’ and he didn’t want to let go.