Bachelorhost Chris Harrison was once a sports anchor — yes, really

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This time its his turn in the hot seat.

Its a pretty good sportscast.

When he was offered a job in Los Angeles, he didnt even realize hosting was an option.

I knew people were on TV, I didnt know you could have that job, he said.

I was in several movies and shows like this because I could read a script I guess.

I was a newscaster guy, so thats the parts I would get.

Thats the first time someones told me to eff off on the show.

How has that taken so long?, he marveled.

The stuff Ive done to people over 16 years, hes thefirstto tell me to eff off.