Who is Emmanuel Acho? 8 things to know about Chris Harrison's replacement on the Bachelor's 'After the Final Rose'

On-air personality and bestselling author Emmanuel Acho hosts "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose."Craig Sjodin/Getty Images

• Emmanuel Acho will step in to host "After the Final Rose" on Monday, March 15.
• Acho, a former NFL player, is hosting as Chris Harrison takes time away from the franchise.
• Harrison's departure from the show will last at least through the next season of "The Bachelorette."

Bachelor Nation has been embroiled in controversy since last summer, when the Bachelor Diversity Campaign's cries for the first Black Bachelor reached fever pitch. ABC cast Matt James, the first Black Bachelor, in 2020 and his season began airing in January 2021.

During the season, allegations of racism emerged against one of his frontrunners, Rachael Kirkconnell. Longtime "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison took it upon himself to defend Kirkconnell during an "Extra" interview with Rachel Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette.

The fallout was instant - and while Harrison and Kirkconnell have both apologized for their actions, Harrison announced he was stepping away from the franchise for an undetermined amount of time, which is where Emmanuel Acho comes in.

Acho was announced as the replacement host for "After the Final Rose." Since he's new to Bachelor Nation, here are eight things you need to know about him before tonight's finale.