Bachelorette star Blake Horstmann thinks show will be CANCELED after Michelle Young’s season due to racism scandal

BLAKE Horstmann thinks the Bachelor franchise will be canceled after Michelle Young's season due to the racism scandal.

The alum, 32, predicted that the controversy surrounding will drive away fans and cause ratings to "plummet".

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Former host Chris was fired after defending contestant 's attendance at a in 2018.

Blake gave his thoughts on the dating show when asked during an Instagram Q&A if he thinks it will "last forever".

The Bachelor In Paradise alum said: "I mean no, because nothing lasts forever.

"Bold statement here... I think there won't be another  season," adding, "I think it's gonna end after Michelle [Young]."

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Both Katie Thurston and Michelle were during ' After the Final Rose special.

Katie's season will air this summer and Michelle's season will debut in the fall.

Blake said: "Whether you think it's right, wrong, whatever your stance on the Chris Harrison thing, I think it drove away a lot of loyal fans and viewers.

"And I think ratings are gonna plummet, and that's my prediction."

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The controversy began when old photos surfaced of Bachelor contestant Rachael attending an Old South Antebellum party in 2018.

The public hit the finalist with  over her previous decisions, and Chris jumped to her rescue.

In an interview with previous Bachelorette and the show's first black female lead  the host said he's not the "woke police" and told viewers to give her "compassion".

Many were furious, leading Chris to apologize and step down from his position of power after 20 years in the role.

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Emmanuel Acho was asked to take his place for the After the Final Rose special, where Rachael further apologized for her indiscretions and shared a tearful moment with .

Speaking to Good Morning America about the issue, Chris confessed that he is an "imperfect man."

Despite the host's wishes to return to his post before the , ABC announced on March 12th that previous contestants Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams would be taking his place.