David Spade Unveiled Among Celeb Hosts Replacing Chris Harrison on 'Bachelor in Paradise' TV The 'Saturday Night Live' legend is said to have been picked in the wake of the former host's racism controversy since producers think the show has 'become too serious.' Jun 3, 2021 Chris Harrison in the wake of the latter's racism controversy. Offering more details about the replacement was Page Six. A source claimed that the 56-year-old stand-up comedian was chosen for the gig because he is a superfan of the ABC franchise and has "built a cult following among fellow fans because of the hilarious commentary about the show" on his Instagram account.