I am dedicated to getting educated on a more profound and productive level than ever before.
This historic season of The Bachelor should not be marred or overshadowed by my mistakes or diminished by my actions.
I want to ensure our cast and crew members, to my friends colleagues and our fans: this is not just a moment, but a commitment to much greater understanding that I will actively make every day.
To that end, I have consulted with Warner Bros. and ABC and will be stepping aside for a period of time and will not join for the ‘After the Final Rose’ special.