Chris Harrison is leaving 'The Bachelor' franchise for good

Chris Harrison is not getting a rose from ABC.

The show's producer and distributor Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment confirmed to CNN Tuesday in a joint statement that the longtime "Bachelor" franchise host is exiting the shows. "Chris Harrison is stepping aside as host of The Bachelor franchise," the statement read. "We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey."