Just one month Colton Underwood revealed that he identifies as gay, the former Bachelor star’s story has taken a sad and dark turn.
The 29-year-old former NFL player divulged a previously untold story of how he was pushed into admitting his sexuality to the world.
The whole unfortunate situation began at some point last year when Underwood visited a Los Angeles spa, which is reportedly known for accommodating gay clientele.
I’ve hated myself for a long time,” before finally saying the words aloud, “I’m gay.” While initiated by something no person who identifies as LGBTQ+ should ever have to go through, coming out appears to have had a positive impact on Underwood’s life, and during his headline-grabbing interview he claimed he is “the happiest and healthiest” he’s been in a long time.
Reaction from the online masses regarding Underwood’s admission of blackmail has been largely sympathetic, though it comes at a time when it’s difficult for many to be on his side.
In an upcoming new reality program, he will be joined by fellow athlete Gus Kenworthy as the latter tries to steer him through life as an out gay man.