‘Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison splits with wife of 18 years

NEW YORK - MAY 13: (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Chris Harrison from TV drama "Bachelor" arrives to the 2003-2004 ABC Upfront at the Radio Music Hall May 13, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Rountree/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
The man best known for helping single people find love is now single himself.
Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s hit reality dating shows “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” has separated from his wife Gwen. The couple, who had been together for 18 years, confirmed to People magazine that they decided to split “after much heartfelt consideration.”
“Though we have made this incredibly difficult decision to separate, our love and mutual respect remain, and we look forward to sharing in the lives of our wonderful children,” the two said in a joint statement.
The couple have two children: Joshua, 9, and Taylor, 7.
Harrison hosts the new season of “The Bachelorette,” which premieres on May 14.
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