Bachelor ex-host Chris Harrison celebrates 50th birthday with U2 cover band but NOT show friends after he was fired
THE BACHELOR’s ex-host Chris Harrison celebrated his 50th birthday with a U2 cover band.
However, none of Chris’ former friends from the reality series appeared to be in attendance.
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Chris’ girlfriend, Lauren Zima, shared pics and videos from Chris’ milestone birthday party.
The Entertainment Tonight correspondent was seen dancing with her boyfriend as the U2 cover, Hollywood U2, band rocked the party.
They also took a snap with the group.
Lauren captioned the post: “I am so overwhelmingly happy and grateful… not only because we met Bono last night (I mean…) but because I got to successfully surprise and celebrate this man I love so much with people we love so much for his big 50th #birthday!
“Thank you @hollywood_u2 for your incredible talents that made this party unforgettable! What a show most importantly: to dance and laugh with friends and family and feel so much love in the room – that’s what life is all about and I’m still on a high of joy.
“Swipe right for the @chrisbharrison surprise … though the last slide is my personal #favorite #happybirthday #thenifty50 #u2.”
Earlier this month, Chris admitted he “truly misses” his fans, after he left the long-running reality series following a racism scandal.
A Bachelor fan tweeted: “@taysmitty5: You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him? #TheBachelorette.”
Chris responded: “I truly do!”
Bachelor fans were recently shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris, 49, was to be replaced by Tayshia Adams, 30, and Kaitlyn Bristowe, 35, following backlash for his “racist” comments.
His remarks followed resurfaced photos from contestant Rachael Kirkconnell at an Antebellum plantation-themed party in 2018.
Chris then defended her during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.
On the premiere of Katie Thurston’s season of the Bachelorette, Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe surprised her as the new hosts.
A Bachelor fan tweeted: “@taysmitty5: You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him? #TheBachelorette.”
Chris responded: “I truly do!”
Earlier this year, Bachelor fans were shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris, 49, was to be replaced by Tayshia Adams, 30, and Kaitlyn Bristowe, 35, following backlash for his “racist” comments.
Georgia contestant Rachael Kirkconnell was discovered to have attended an Antebellum plantation-themed party in 2018.
Following the photos resurfacing, Chris defended her during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.
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Kaitlyn told Us Weekly of coming back for Michelle Young’s upcoming season 18: “I mean, we had so much fun.”
Tayshia added: “So much fun and if the opportunity presented itself, we would be there.”
“Oh my god, AHH,” Katie exclaimed, before adding: “Wow you guys are going to make me cry. I’m so happy you guys are here!”
