Chris Harrison Named New Host of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

He will start in the fall of 2015.

ByABC News
April 13, 2015, 5:58 PM
Chris Harrison attends the Santa Barbara Wine Auction 2014: A Benefit for Direct Relief at Bacara Resort & Spa in this Feb. 22, 2014, file photo.
Chris Harrison attends the Santa Barbara Wine Auction 2014: A Benefit for Direct Relief at Bacara Resort & Spa in this Feb. 22, 2014, file photo.
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— -- "Bachelor" veteran host Chris Harrison has just been named the new host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.”

He will start with the 14th season in the fall of 2015.

“Chris is an accomplished host and valued member of the Disney/ABC family and now he’ll also be bringing his classic talent and charm to ‘Millionaire,’” said Janice Marinelli, president of Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution.

Harrison has hosted 19 seasons of "The Bachelor" and 10 seasons of "The Bachelorette."

“This is a great fit and I’m extremely excited and honored to take on this new endeavor," Harrison said in a statement from ABC.

Harrison will take over hosting duties from Terry Crews.