Updated: Mar 12 2021, 10:25 ET
THE Bachelorette cast is now quarantining in New Mexico, however, disgraced host Chris Harrison has not been seen on set.
The 49-year-old, who recently stepped down from his position, could be replaced by former linebacker Emmanuel Acho.
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This comes as rumors continue to swirl that he could be replaced by former linebacker Emmanuel AchoCredit: Twitter
According to TMZ, the cast and crew for the upcoming season of The Bachelorette are currently at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa outside Albuquerque - in preparation for the program.
Although, longtime host Chris isn t a part of that quarantine bubble, as an insider told the outlet that pre-production has already begun, with the plan to begin shooting in late March.
The cast of The Bachelorette has officially begun quarantining in New Mexico
Contestants have arrived at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
There was no sign of longtime franchise host Chris Harrison who is in hot water
Last month the host announced his decision to step aside from the show
That came after he defended a contestant on the current season of The Bachelor who has been accused of racially insensitive social media posts
Katie Thurston reportedly officially announced as The Bachelorette star at After the Final Rose filming
By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 03/10/2021
Katie Thurston was reportedly officially announced as
The Bachelorette s next star when the
After the Final Rose special for Matt James season of
The Bachelor was filmed on Friday.
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Reality Steve spoiler blogger Steve Carbone subsequently claimed ABC changed its casting direction in the wake of
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and Season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell s racism controversy only to reveal last week producers settled back on their initial choice and ABC would be confirming Katie as the Bachelorette in the coming days.