Former ‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison, 50, engaged to Lauren Zima, 33

Ex-Bachelor host Chris Harrison, 50, has proposed to girlfriend Lauren Zima, 33, and announced the news on Instagram.

The post includes a slideshow of photos from the proposal, which took place in picturesque Napa Valley, California. Harrison has deleted all other posts from his account.

“I love you @laurenzima,” the caption says. “The next chapter starts now!”

Zima also shared the news on her account, writing, “We tell each other this all the time, and we said it again in an unforgettably beautiful moment this weekend: I didn’t know love could be like this.”

The engagement comes just five months after Harrison’s exit from The Bachelor following his comments on contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s racially insensitive behavior. The former host admitted he had not spoken to Kirkconnell about the posts and photos that had surfaced, but asked viewers to “have a little grace”. Many felt Harrison was speaking out of turn.

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On June 8th, Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment released a joint statement: Chris Harrison is stepping aside as host of The Bachelor franchise. We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey.”

In his initial statement, Harrison thanked the franchise, the fans, and remarked that he was excited to start a new chapter after leaving the show. He and Zima have been dating since 2018.