It's official: Chris Harrison'sBachelorjourney is over

After 19 years, Bachelor host Chris Harrison is exiting the ABC franchise.

EARLIER:Well, it’s official rose lovers.

After 19 years,Chris Harrison’s “journey” with theBachelorfranchise is over.

EW has confirmed that the host will not return toThe Bacheloror any of its spin-offs for future seasons.

Shall we recap the whole sordid mess one last time?

Yes, let’s.

Soon after, Harrison was interviewed onExtraby former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, who pressed the host about the photos.

And my guess is, this woman needs a little time."

(Kirkconnellapologizedfor her “racist and offensive actions.")

The news of Harrison’s exit from the long-running franchise comes one day afterThe Bachelorette’s premiere.

TheBachelorfranchise has long been plagued by criticism over its lack of diversity.

Representatives for Harrison didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.