#Who Will Replace Host Chris Harrison on ‘The Bachelor’? (PHOTOS)

When longtime The Bachelorhost Chris Harrison steps away from hosting the ever-popular franchise — a decision he announced after receiving criticism for his defense of current contestant and rumored winner Rachael Kirkconnell’s racist social media activity — the franchise will need to fill a big hole.

The show’s co-executive producer, who takes a break just prior to the Matt James After the Final Rose special, has been an onscreen therapist across 25 seasons and countless spinoffs since 2002. And since the news, we’ve been chewing on who could take his spot.

Scroll down to see the top 5 people we think could fill in as temporary host. And hey, maybe it’s time for a woman to be in charge of the proceedings!