“I knew I had to remove myself from what became a very toxic situation.”
FormerBachelorhostChris Harrisonis glad that he exited the franchise back in 2021.
What I went through was tumultuous.
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I dont wish it on anybody.
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Harrison issuedmultipleapologiesandtook a temporary hiatusfrom the series in the aftermath of the interview.
We all could have figured it out, but I had to remove myself from that toxic situation.
And so I’m proud of that decision, he said.
Financially, of course.
It changed my life.
It changed my kids' lives.
I hold those things dear.
It was a blessing.
Thats a relationship I dont need to be in anymore because it wasnt healthy.
Harrison also admitted he wasn’t quite prepared to leave when he did.
I had to mourn the loss of something that I didn’t intend to exit then.
I would have probably soon, but not then, like that," he said.
That’s not the bandaid that’s gonna heal that wound."
I wanted to double-check my family was good.
I’ll be honest: I found love because of that.
I had time to find love with [my wife] Lauren.
I really enjoyed falling in love and I really enjoyed that journey.
And I gave myself time to let that breathe.
I think it’s probably the reason we’re married."
