Chris Harrison calls his exit from 'The Bachelor' 'a gut punch.' But he's excited about 'The Vow'

LOS ANGELES — An encouraging smile. A warm persona. A champion of happily-ever-after love stories ending in an engagement and a "final rose." Chris Harrison projected those qualities for 20 years as the face of ABC's reality dating franchise "The Bachelor," solidifying his status as one of reality TV's elite hosts. He was reliably supportive of the leads as they grappled with the mix of wacky contests, fantasy suites, exotic locations and over-the-top drama on the show. kAmqFE 367@C6 E96 7:?2=6 @7 E96 =2?5>2C< a_a` D62D@? 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