Why Chris Harrison Would Never Go On 'The Bachelor'

Why Chris Harrison Would Never Go On 'The Bachelor'
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Sorry to dash your hopes "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" fans, but host Chris Harrison has no interest in being the next "Bachelor."

In an interview with HuffPost Live Monday, the host of the ABC reality show said it doesn't make sense for him to follow in the footsteps of Juan Pablo, Chris Soules and all the rest.

"Here's the thing about being 'The Bachelor': I believe in it and I love the show," he said. "But I have been producing this show -- hosting it and been behind the curtain -- for 13 years. To come on and act like I don't have any knowledge of how this is put together -- you have to have a little sense of naiveté and innocence coming into this. I just know a little too much."

That said, Harrison admitted he hasn't had much luck dating since splitting from college sweetheart Gwen in 2012. He called himself "tragically undateable" given his busy schedule. (Hey, we still believe in your journey for love, Chris.)

In an interview with GQ magazine earlier this year, the 43-year-old host entertained the idea of having his ex-wife appear as the next "Bachelorette."

"Now, there's an idea," Harrison said. "There's a part of me, the producer side, that knows it would be epic television, good or bad. It could be like the Hindenburg -- the greatest disaster ever -- but even then that would be great TV."

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Before You Go

10 Reasons Why Chris Harrison Should Be The Next 'Bachelor'
He's Just As Good Looking As Any Other "Bachelor" Contestant, But Twice As Smart(01 of10)
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That photo and this quote -- "Love is not an option. Death, taxes, and love. It's something we all just got to suck it up and pay" -- say it all. (credit:Facebook)
Anyone's Better Than Ben Flajnik ...(02 of10)
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A.k.a. the most boring and frustrating bachelor in "Bachelor" history. There's no way Chris could come off poorly after Ben-and-Courtney-gate 2012. (credit:Chris Harrison's Twitter)
He'd Pick Out The White-Wine Cryers (And Mean Girls) From A Mile Away(03 of10)
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... and eliminate them immediately. Chris knows all the tricks of the "Bachelor" trade. He wouldn't let the more unsavory characters stick around for too long (unless he wanted to create some really juicy storylines, for which we would forgive him). (credit:Facebook)
He Could Ensure A Surprise Guest On Every Episode(04 of10)
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No one knows more about the "most shocking" "Bachelor" moments than Chris Harrison does -- he manufactures them! If he could create those special surprises every week, we'd be all the happier. (The show is a guilty-pleasure after all ...) (credit:Facebook)
He Would Have More To Do(05 of10)
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In a 2011 interview, Ellen asked Chris Harrison:
"Everyone knows it's the final rose," DeGeneres says. "There's only one rose. They know it. Yet, every single time, 'Ladies, Brad. It's the final rose.' How do you not laugh when you do that?" To which Harrison, 39, replied: "You realize how little I do on this show. So, please, please don't take away the one thing I do."
If Harrison became the Bachelor, filling his schedule would not be a problem.
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A Better Rose Ceremony(06 of10)
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Harrison, master drama-builder, could take the rose ceremony to the next level by uttering, "It's the final rose" before giving out that rose himself. It would also make the whole thing a lot more efficient. (credit:Facebook)
The Man Knows How To Wear A Suit(07 of10)
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Enough said. (credit:Facebook)
He's A Family Man(08 of10)
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Which means that he'd choose his new leading lady wisely. He's not just looking for his two months of fame. (credit:Facebook)
He's Wounded(09 of10)
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Having endured a heartbreak or trauma of some sort is practically a prerequisite for being on "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette." Since Harrison is about to go through a divorce, he likely fills the bill. (credit:Facebook)
The Ladies Love Him(10 of10)
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"Bachelor" fans love Chris Harrison. They love him so much that some of them even snuggle on a couch with a cardboard cut-out of him. If that's not adoration, we don't know what is. Want amazing ratings next season, ABC? Give these women the Bachelor they already know and love. (credit:@Steph_Free Twitter)

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