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THE BACHELOR's ex-host Chris Harrison celebrated his 50th birthday with a U2 cover band.

However, none of Chris' former friends from the reality series appeared to be in attendance.

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The Bachelor's ex-host Chris Harrison celebrated his 50th birthday with a U2 cover band
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The Bachelor's ex-host Chris Harrison celebrated his 50th birthday with a U2 cover bandCredit: Instagram/Lauren Zima
However, none of Chris' former friends from the reality series appeared to be in attendance
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However, none of Chris' former friends from the reality series appeared to be in attendanceCredit: Getty Images - Getty

girlfriend, Lauren Zima, shared pics and videos from Chris' milestone birthday party.

The Entertainment Tonight correspondent was seen dancing with her boyfriend as the U2 cover, Hollywood U2, band rocked the party.

They also took a snap with the group.

Lauren captioned the post: "I am so overwhelmingly happy and grateful… not only because we met Bono last night (I mean…) but because I got to successfully surprise and celebrate this man I love so much with people we love so much for his big 50th #birthday!

"Thank you @hollywood_u2 for your incredible talents that made this party unforgettable! What a show most importantly: to dance and laugh with friends and family and feel so much love in the room - that’s what life is all about and I’m still on a high of joy.

"Swipe right for the @chrisbharrison surprise … though the last slide is my personal #favorite #happybirthday #thenifty50 #u2."

Earlier this month, Chris admitted he "truly misses" his fans, after he left the long-running reality series following a racism scandal.

A  fan tweeted: "@taysmitty5: You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him? #TheBachelorette."

Chris responded: "I truly do!"

Bachelor fans were recently shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris, 49, was to be replaced by , 30, and , 35, following backlash for his "racist" comments.

His remarks followed resurfaced photos from contestant  at  in 2018.

Chris then defended her  with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.

On the  of Katie Thurston's season of the , Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe surprised her as the new hosts.

A  fan tweeted: "@taysmitty5: You think @chrisbharrison misses us as much as we miss him? #TheBachelorette."

Chris responded: "I truly do!"

Earlier this year, Bachelor fans were shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris, 49, was to be replaced by , 30, and , 35, following backlash for his "racist" comments.

Georgia contestant  was discovered to have attended an  in 2018.

Following the photos resurfacing, Chris defended her  with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra.

told  of coming back for Michelle Young’s upcoming season 18: “I mean, we had so much fun."

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added: “So much fun and if the opportunity presented itself, we would be there.”

“Oh my god, AHH,”  exclaimed, before adding: “Wow you guys are going to make me cry. I’m so happy you guys are here!"

Chris' girlfriend, Lauren Zima, shared pics and videos from Chris' milestone birthday party
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Chris' girlfriend, Lauren Zima, shared pics and videos from Chris' milestone birthday partyCredit: Getty
The Entertainment Tonight correspondent was seen dancing with her boyfriend as the U2 cover, Hollywood U2, band rocked the party
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The Entertainment Tonight correspondent was seen dancing with her boyfriend as the U2 cover, Hollywood U2, band rocked the partyCredit: Instagram/Lauren Zima
Bachelor fans were recently shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris was to be replaced following backlash for his 'racist' comments
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Bachelor fans were recently shocked as it was announced former long-time host Chris was to be replaced following backlash for his 'racist' commentsCredit: Getty
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