Colton Underwood is addressing his controversial coming out. In an interview with Variety, the 29-year-old former Bachelor discussed his decision to come out as gay on last month, and the backlash he received for doing so.The controversy was tied to his alleged actions after his May 2020 breakup from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Randolph.
Following their split, which came less than two years into their relationship, Underwood tells that he was in «such a dark place,» because he knew that it was the last straight relationship he'd have.In September 2020, Randolph requested a restraining order against Underwood, which was later granted and extended.