Chris Harrison & More ‘Bachelor’ Stars React to Colton Underwood Coming Out as Gay
The Bachelor‘s Colton Underwood came out as gay on Good Morning America on April 14, and Bachelor Nation has started to react.
“We are so inspired by Colton Underwood’s courage to embrace and pursue his authentic self,” the executive producers of The Bachelor said in a statement. “As firm believers in the power of love, we celebrate Colton’s journey in the LGBTQIA+ community every step of the way.”
“I ran from myself for a long time and I’ve hated myself for a long time, and I’m gay,” Bachelor‘s Season 23 lead said in the interview with GMA‘s Robin Roberts, “Colton Underwood: In His Own Words.” “I’m emotional, but I’m emotional in such a good, happy positive way. I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been in my life. That means the world to me.”
Bachelor Nation first met Underwood on Becca Kufrin’s Bachelorette season before he went on his own search for love. It was on The Bachelor that he met Cassie Randolph, but the two have since broken up.
Chris Harrison, who hosted Underwood’s season (and has taken a step back from the franchise due to recent controversy), shared a message of support on Instagram. “Very proud of you today @coltonunderwood,” he wrote. “Happy to see you stand up and openly live your truth. You have my love and support my friend.”
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Two of the contestants from his starring season were among the first from Bachelor Nation to voice their support.
“I’m so proud of you, @colton!” Nicole Lopez-Alvar wrote on Twitter along with a retweet of his interview.
I’m so proud of you, @colton! https://t.co/xLFy1G4AZs
— Nicole Lopez-Alvar (@nicolelovar) April 14, 2021
“Happy for @colton for speaking his truth,” Onyeka Ehie tweeted with a heart emoji. “We support you.”
Happy for @colton for speaking his truth. We support you ❤️
— Onyeka Ehie (@onyekaehie) April 14, 2021
See more messages from stars and fans below.
Welcome to the community brother 🌈✨
— Demi Burnett (@demi_burnett) April 14, 2021
You’re free now, @colton A toaster is on its way. 🏳️🌈. Great interview @RobinRoberts https://t.co/9nQRP6XP7D
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 14, 2021
MAZEL, @Colton! It takes bravery to come out and live life authentically. For anybody still on their journey, know that there is a community of people here to support you every step of the way. ❤️🌈
— WWHL (@BravoWWHL) April 14, 2021
All the best to you @colton .. life gets better standing in your truth!!! https://t.co/taLAiQVKMN
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) April 14, 2021
I couldn’t be more proud of my friend. Congratulations @colton! https://t.co/Xbo4IIsZ43
— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) April 14, 2021
I’m soooooo proud of my friend @colton! Taking that step to be the most authentic version of yourself is never easy! Spread your wings and prepare to fly, for you have become a butterfly! https://t.co/Ssc41aERVO
— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) April 14, 2021
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Oh for heavens sake, do we really care about his sex life, gag!!
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He went into the Bachelor Television shows knowing he wasn't looking for a Woman to love. Deceitful Ass.
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Aside from the fact that he was essentially engaging in "false advertising" in presenting himself as a man looking for a woman to fall in love with, what's with all the congrats from various celebrities about the "courage" to come out as gay and live his truth and his authentic life, etc. Is it really all that courageous these days to "come out"? This isn't exactly the 1950's anymore and they're acting like he's refusing to ride in the back of the bus and facing real consequences for it. Get over yourselves...
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That explains his virginity.
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His 15 minutes of fame are long over and now he is trying for another 15 minutes?
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Maybe you didn't read my post very carefully, so I'll summarize it for you... I don't give a damn about whether or not he was "passing" as straight to get the job or not, nor do I care if he's gay or not. I was just pointing out all the fuss made about it from all the "allies" who want to virtue signal about it (like you, apparently). Who cares? I'm not "worried about my freedom being taken away by it and and, as YOU pointed out, "The 1960's are long over" and it's no big deal to "come out" anymore and come to think of it, I'M not the one who found it necessary to make a comment about him having "zero sex-appeal". What's THAT about?
YOU wake up!
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Sorry,but this guy possesses zero sex-appeal !