The contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelorette, Colton Underwood, came out as g*y in 2021, which followed a lot of criticism regarding his faith.
Underwood has been very vocal about his beliefs. He comes from a Catholic family and is a devout Christian.
After he came out as gay, the former Bachelor star was questioned by anti-LGBTQ Christians that his faith and his sexuality don’t mix.
Underwood took to Instagram to criticize those questioning and sending him anti-LGBTQ messages.
“for those of you who saw my show you know I’m still on my faith journey,” his caption read. “while I’ve had a ton of support from the Christan community I’ve also heard “well it’s got a lot better over the years” and while that might be true I can’t help but to think if these messages still get sent to me…what is being said to closeted men and women who want to remain in their faith?”
He concluded that all those messages do not represent Christians and their God.
“These messages are not okay. They do not represent Christians. They do not represent our God.”
Moroever, Underwood also uploaded some screenshots of messages where he was accused of not really being gay and suggesting that “men are supposed to want women and women are supposed to want men.”
Key Takeaways
- Growing up in a Catholic family made it hard for Colton to come out.
- His mother follows the teachings of Buddha.
Colton Struggled Coming Out, Almost Leading To An Unfortunate Incident
Television personality Colton, who is also a former NFL player, came out of the closet on Good Morning America in April 2021.
He explained that as a child, he heard a lot of homophobic insults and “learned in the Bible that g*y is a sin.”
All these things made it hard for the Bachelor star to open up, causing him to retreat further into secrecy.
The weight of his suppressed emotions became overwhelming, leading him to contemplate dire scenarios.
“I was driving my car close to a cliff, thinking ‘If this goes off the cliff, it’s not that big of a deal.'”
In that instant, he realized that he had to come out. Reflecting on that moment, he remarked, “I don’t feel that anymore.”
Underwood Remained A Virgin Because of His Beliefs
Colton made headlines when he revealed he was a virgin during the Bachelorette show.
Various news sources cited the reason behind his decision to remain a virgin was because of his Catholic values.
Underwood revealed that he didn’t initially give any information regarding his virginity.
However, due to his lack of involvement in the “locker room banter,” the producers of the show picked it up themselves.
He also mentioned that he does not hold any grudge against them but has repeatedly slammed “The Bachelor” for overplaying his virginity.
Colton’s Mother Is Christian But Has Faith In Buddha
Reportedly born to parents with Czech ancestry, Colton’s mother, Donna Zajeski, has always been a devout Christian.
She frequently shares pictures of her and her family celebrating Christmas every year via Instagram.
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Despite identifying as a Christian, Donna embraces the teachings of Buddha.
She frequently uploads images of Buddha statues that she kept in her house.
FAQs
Who Is Colton Married To?
Colton is married to his husband, Jordon C. Brown, in a ceremony with 200 guests at the Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley on May 13, 2023.
Who Are Colton’s Parents?
Colton Underwood was born to his parents, Scott and Donna. They met each other while at Illinois State University, where both were members of their respective varsity teams. However, they parted ways and remarried their significant others.
