With evvvvveryone talking about The Bachelorette‘s finale and After the Final Rose special this week, host Chris Harrison is having a moment. And now he’s got a new deal to prove it: The affable reality star (and beloved EW blogger!) will be producing and hosting red carpet coverage for the TV Guide Network, where he already anchors and produces the weekly entertainment news show Hollywood 411. He and Dancing With the Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba, who are replacing Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna, will be chatting up stars at awards shows and major events, starting with the Emmys on Sept. 20. Harrison’s goal, in both his hosting and producing capacities, is to make TV Guide Network the red carpet destination for both stars and viewers seeking “a good interview. There are just too many people covering the red carpet who make it about themselves. I’m not the story. The day is about Brad and Angelina.” So has his time with countless Bachelors and Bachelorettes done any good to prepare him for going one-on-one with the stars? “I don’t know if I’ll offer any relationship advice, but I want no rose tie-ins. That was in my contract.”
Speaking of roses, Harrison is still hearing from fans about his heart-to-heart with Jillian during the Bachelorette finale, when she was deciding between Reid’s surprise return and Ed’s ultimate proposal: “All she needed was to talk her way into what she already knew: That she woke up that morning wanting to marry Ed. I was in the control room watching her sit on the couch and try to decide what to do, and I said, ‘I’m gonna go out and talk to her.’ I knew I just had to try and listen to her. She knew what to do, she just needed to hear herself say it.” As for random internet speculation about whether Ed and Jillian are still together, he says, “There are all these conspiracy theories. We finally give people what the happy ending they were clamoring for and they’re still not happy!”
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‘The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose’: We live-blogged it!
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‘Bachelorette’ poll: Who will/should Jillian pick?
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Will it be the “most dramatic red carpet EVER”???
smart, astute, to the point and just might make yu think about what he actually says,,,,,if you listen! is totallly ahead of the E competition. and carie ann with him will shine on her own…give it a shot
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Chris Harrison! Wish you all the best, Chris…you deserve every good thing that comes your way!
Good Luck Chris couldn’t have picked a better duo,should make the red carpet very interesting
Congrats , Chris!! You deserve the best!! Also glad you were able to help Jillian because she was very confused and anguished when Reid came back. She and Ed seem very happy now; congrats to the engaged couple!!
I couldn’t be happier for Chris or for us! No more Lisa and Joey!!
Chris, when you came out of the control room to talkjill through her decision, I was very proud of you and I gained more respect for you. I thought that was amazing and so kind and giving of you to help her. You could see the anguish in her eyes and even though she knew it was Ed all along, she needed you and you were there for her. I think you need to do that more often, great job!
You go Chris honey! You are the bomb! You’re the face of 2009. You have a big following.
Well done on the ATFR show on Monday night. You’re awesome.
I am glad for you Chris. You are the best thing about the Bachelor shows. They are getting tired and “gimmicky” and will not be around forever. The Industry needs more people like you. GOOD LUCK…
I think you’re a great guy to have helped Jillian make her decision.
I didn’t think that Ed was right for her but now seeing them together, tells me they belong together. Also, congrats on your new “Red Carpet” show.Look forward to viewing some good stuff.
“We finally give people what the happy ending they were clamoring for and they’re still not happy!”
What do you mean you gave us the happy ending? That infers that there was control in it (scripting) If there’s a happy ending, it will be the doing of Jillian and Ed. Sorry Chris, I just don’t think you’d cut it as a naked cupid! And Fleiss?? *shudders* A lot are of the opinion he’s having a great laugh at Jillian’s humiliation. What were his words again? Booyah? What’s next “it’s the summer of the V? Yeah, move over Ed, like minds travel the same paths. I just don’t know how you sleep at night Chris.
they will both shine and put the competition to shame
watch their dynamics…they are gong to surprise you……
start at 230 PDT and give a look…