Acho, the host of the YouTube series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” announced on Saturday that he would be hosting the one-hour special for the 25th season.
“I have accepted the Rose and am honored to host the @bachelorabc After the Final Rose this year,” Acho tweeted“It’s been a pivotal season and this episode is going to be one of the most legendary shows in its history. Empathy is needed and change is coming.
Harrison announced on February 13 that he was stepping back from the show “for a period of time” after defending a current season frontrunner who was scrutinized for photos on social media from her past.
Harrison apologized after speaking on behalf of Rachael Kirkconnell, a contestant allegedly photographed in 2018 at a plantation-themed pre-war fraternity.
It’s unclear how long Harrison will step aside.
This is the 25th season of ABC’s hugely popular reality dating franchise and the first in which ABC cast a black man, Matt James, as the star of the show.
During the episode, Acho will “meet with bachelor Matt James to discuss his season, his final decision, where he is now, and to discuss current events about the franchise,” ABC said in a press release.
The on-air personality and bestselling author will also speak with the season’s final three women: Kirkconnell, Michelle Young and Bri Springs.
The special episode will air on Monday, March 15, right after the season finale of “The Bachelor”.