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The reality dating show announced Saturday that author and TV host Emmanuel Acho would take over host duties from Chris Harrison. The change follows Harrison’s announcement that he would be “stepping aside” from the franchise amid controversy over excusing racism. Acho is a 30-year-old former NFL player, Fox Sports analyst and the author of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” based on his online series that aims to open dialogue about racial ignorance and insensitivity. He’ll host this season’s “After the Final Rose” special, saying on Instagram: “It’s been a pivotal season, and this episode will hopefully be one of the most storied shows in TV history. Empathy is needed and change is coming.”