Chris Harrison Calls His Exit From 'The Bachelor' 'a Gut punch.' But He's Excited About 'The Vow'
The Fox Nation series pairs Jace Cates with 10 women as Harrison says faith-driven dating can fill a gap left by apps.
- Former The Bachelor host Chris Harrison launched his new faith-based reality dating series, The Vow, on Fox Nation, featuring mortgage broker Jace Cates courting 10 women.
- Harrison departed The Bachelor in 2021 following a racially charged controversy involving contestant Rachael Kirkconnell; after 20 years leading the ABC franchise, he developed this series with wife Lauren Zima.
- The Vow emphasizes religion, with contestants sharing lives centered on church and God; Cates avoids typical elimination ceremonies, arguing organic breakups create authenticity for the 11 participants.
- Warner Bros issued a cease-and-desist letter regarding the show's ad campaign; Harrison responded tersely, "Mine is the only dating franchise they've come after."
- Aiming to capture viewers seeking deeper connections, Harrison believes youth interest in faith-driven dating signals a shift away from traditional apps, noting he has not watched "one frame" of the franchise since leaving.
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