‘Bachelorette’ Katie Thurston admits she had ‘concerns’ about new season amid Chris Harrison’s racism scandal

“The Bachelorette” Katie Thurston is opening up about her experience as the lead of the new season which began Monday in a way no other has before: sans Chris Harrison.

The Season 17 premiere aired on June 7 nearly four months after Harrison, its longtime host, was essentially canceled for defending former contestant and Season 25 “Bachelor” winner Rachael Kirkconnell’s racially insensitive behavior.

Former Bachelorettes and mentors Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams were on hand to support…