That explains why he was obsessed with Cassie and didn't accept the end of their relationship. He didn't want to accept the truth about who he really is
No, it doesn’t explain why. Sexuality and stalking are not synonymous. I’m guessing you think Colton is attractive and have a strong attraction to white men.
And what? We're gonna bring that up for the rest of time? He obviously had his demons which he has been working through. People deserve a chance to redeem themselves. He's the one who won't forget.
The Netflix series "Coming Out Colton" is a must-see. Happy that he's living his truth and owning up to what he did in the past. Much respect and support for him!!
I do agree with you this show can teach other people things that people will never see behind close doors what gay people go threw in there life or what happened when they try to give up on themselves, people also need to try to put themselves in other people shoes are try to see what they been thru and see what they person you talking about been thru always try to look at different point of view before saying that you don't understand. (SIDE-NOTE: You can tell how nervous he was when he was talking about the bad part of his life he kelp swollenin hard.)
I watched it. Very powerful! For me coming from a homophobic society and country, it is not easy being gay. He is courageous. Go, Colton!!! Enjoy your life and say super safe and happy...
This is a perfect example of someone who takes responsibility for their wrongs. He was dealing with a lot of personal battles and living in his own truth without fear of judgement. He apologized to her publicly and you can tell he’s terrified of releasing his truth. Holding back from what you are can make people do crazy things and say crazy things. Not an excuse, but at least he knows he was wrong. I see a guy with the right intentions, wrong execution on some parts. He means well. Good for him for owning up to his shit. May he and the women he hurt move forward in positivity from here on out. You can tell he always truly meant well.
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There is a tremble in his voice. There is still fear. He knows the worst part is over, but he still has ways to go before he truly loves and accepts himself. I hope he does. And I hope he finds a man whom he will love. A man who will show him how perfect he is and has been all this time.
My best guy friend in high school told me he was in love with me and asked me out. I felt something was off so said no. He was devastated, I felt horrible. A few months later he came to tell me he was gay. He said he loved me as a person and I was the only girl he could see himself with, if he couldn’t be with me, he had to face his truth. I feel like this happened with Colton and Cassie. He connected with her on a deep friendship level and forced himself to believe he was in love with her. I think he knew if it didn’t work with her he couldn’t handle being with another woman and his truth would come out. Now I am NOT excusing his stalking by saying this. That’s abusive behavior and I support Cassie and understand her pain and fear. But there was clearly something very off with Colton for him to hold on soo hard and this was it. I hope he really took the time to explain why he did what he did to her and apologized. I hope they both heal.
Interesting.... As a gay guy, I also had one girl in high school than I almost thought I could feel passion for... We were raised together, she was like a sister to me, our families knew each other, we went to prom together... She was captain of the women's swim team while I was captain of the men's... I guess it just felt right... so lucky we didn't end up going further.
Congratulations to Colton! As a 72 year old gay, former educator, I know the trauma he is experiencing. When I came out at 13 in 1962, it was a tremendously hard decision. However, what made my transition to being my 'true' self were the words my beloved grandmother said when I told her and my mother...."Baby, remember, it's our job to raise you to be the man you're supposed to be, not the man we want you to be!" I, with the continued support of family, church, and community have led a happy, satisfied life. I've been with my husband for 26 years and this is something for which I will forever thank the family and extended family and community! I know Colton's father will continue to be his underpinning! Kudos!
Thank you for being yourself in a time where it was much more difficult to do so. You, and many like you, have helped changed the world for the better. I have so much gratitude for those who came before, that I can live an openly gay life without fear.
@@ericmatthews1588 Eric, I thank you for the praise. My grandfather always said..."Whenever you go any place, you walk in there like you own the place and they'll leave you the hell alone!" Remember, this was a time when people of color weren't always welcomed. I used the same principle when dealing with those who were hostile toward gay people. I always held my head high and if they didn't like it, it was their problem. I didn't shirk from confrontation, but never started it. Never back down and always have verbal ammunition to make them think. Physical confrontation only antagonizes more...bruises heal but words remain!
The bachelor and bachelorette is nothing more than ppl wanting to be seen and become famous thats why none of the relationships last after filming of the show is done.
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I hate to tell it to you women....but no straight man goes on the show The Bachelor...only closeted men do that show...because they are trying to prove their manhood...no straight man would sleep with multiple women especially on air....don't kid yourselves about men women...a truly straight man usually will only date one woman at a time.
I don't know you Colton, but when coming across the "Coming Out Colton" series on Netflix yesterday, I deeply felt for you, and respected you for what you did. At the same time, your happiness is true, and contagious, and I believe it makes not only people around you happy, but also people like me who only knows you from afar. Keep doing you, and I wish you all the best!
There is nothing about this guy that makes me happy. The fact that he’s running around acting happy that he’s having sex with a woman one minute and now he’s saying he’s having sex with a man the next minute doesn’t make me happy! These are not things that make you happy! I see him as a very confused individual. It’s almost like he hasn’t grown up and in his emotional mental state hasn’t completely connected and I think it’s ridiculous that he actually is on national TV exposing his feelings on what he’s doing in the bedroom and what his sexual preferences are. Money it’s all for the Almighty $$$! Do something productive in life help the people that are homeless, help the people that are starving, help the people that are over in Ukraine right now suffering send money over there to maybe help them there are 1 million zillion things that we can do!Help the elderly there are people that are struggling just to get up and walk every day there are some people that don’t even have legs, but we’re listening to Colton and what his sexual Preferences are such a waste of time on national TV. We should be teaching our children on national TV how to do things, how to survive in this world how to grow vegetables, how to do some farming or gardening how to cook. Things that children need to learn and grow up and have good morals and values not about a guy that one minute he’s on some dating bachelor TV show seriously. I see him as an opportunist and money hungry confused man. He’s smiling because he’s with a new boyfriend that has millions and now he’s going to have a TV show and he’ll be making millions that’s why he’s smiling because money turns him on and attention from other people turn him on.
Just watched 'Coming Out Colton' and he is just so brave. He has made a lot of mistakes, but he really does regret them and knows he's hurt people. Love you, Colton!
That was the reason he went after Cassie. She didn't want him and that meant he wouldn't have to make serious decisions about marriage. May have been made subconsciously. Glad he found his truth
Both shocked and not at all. It's fascinating how general public usually sees it when person themselves can't face it just yet. Happy for him. Everyone deserves to be in peace with themselves. Hope he's being truthful and won't fall as low as he did ever again.
Wonderful interview! Robin Roberts always makes people comfortable, allowing them to reveal their truths. Congratulations to Colton on accepting who you are & taking the time to work through it. Lots of love to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@genki2705 lol why be rude? Who care if he scripted what he had to say...it’s Television. Doesn’t mean it’s not what he truly feels or that he’s a real person with real emotion.
@@genki2705 Um ok. You do realize even if it’s a script at least you know what you want to say and so you aren’t stuttering and don’t know what to say.
@@genki2705 Says someone who has never felt such emotional turmoil in alignment to their sexuality. Yea Im straight too, but I am sympathetic to people who live in fear due to their sexuality
I honestly feel sorry for Cassie and her family along with all of these women that gave up their careers to be on Colton’s Underwood season of the Batchelor. If he was struggling so much with his sexuality then why would he go on not just 1 but 3 reality dating shows that was televised for all the world to see!!! It just makes NO sense being a huge Batchelor fan myself. But yeah it doesn’t sit well with me knowing he mislead all of these women and could of respected Cassie’s decision to leave the Batchelor franchise initially. But no he followed Cassie back to her home town and they dated after she gave him a 2nd chance. He then stalked her and sent her several threatening text messages after their relationship ended. It makes no sense why a guy who knew that he is gay would go on a television show looking for a wife and then go onto to stalk his ex. It makes no sense why he would go on a show and date a whole bunch of women either knowing that he is isn’t attractive to anybody of the opposite sex. It’s like these women choose to pack up their lives to presue a relationship with somebody who they thought was a genuine guy looking for marriage. These women have given up a lot since they have been subjected to wide variety of tests. They get NO contact with their family or the outside world. Heck some of them have also given up their jobs which is a real shame since they were ALL defrauded. Plus you guys do know that several woman have been stalked and eventually killed by a ex partner or spouse of theirs. It’s like Cassie wouldn’t of pressed those charges if she felt she had NO other choice. Plus he even put a tracking device on Cassie’s vehicle which traumatised her to the point where she had to go down to the local authorities and get a restraining order against him. So in reality she is the victim in all of this since she is probably dealing with a diagnosis of PTSD as we speak. Meanwhile Colton is getting interviewed left, right and centre by the press while Netflix is going to broadcast his life as a gay man which I don’t agree with. Its like yeah I understand that Colton is gay but he could of avoided causing these women so much pain if he never went on not 1 but 3 reality dating shows looking for love exclusively with females🤷♀️
I don't get why people feel bad for him. I feel bad for all of the women he lied to and wasted their time. If you're gay, be gay and true to who you are...that is brave, that is something to respect, not this. He even used religion to hide behind him being gay. And the way he treated that poor woman...he's pathetic.
@@shelleygreyrealtor I mean you have no clue what it’s like so you sound ignorant. Doesn’t excuse what he did to Cassie but accepting who you are when a lot of people look down on gay what’s to be extremely difficult. People kill themselves because they’re gay. You have no clue what some go through
From the perspective of a gay man, you can fall in love with a woman and still be gay. Homosexuality is determined by your sexual attraction towards others. So I believe he was in love with Cassie.. just may not have ever been sexually attracted to her.
Ya maybe it was like Freddie mercury and the woman he dated (i can't remember the name, maybe mary) and then he realized he was gay but he still loved her in a way. And he left like all of his inheritance to her
Stop lying, you mean bisexual. Gay is you have no sort of attraction to the opposite at all. Bisexual is you have an attraction to both. People are so confused about sexuality it makes no sense. I'm a heterosexual male who never experiences sexual attraction in women but need a connection with them first. Gay is you only like the same sex, not your open to being with someone of the opposite sex. Your gay and even you don't seem to know this shit. Just like a lesbian claiming she would date a man she finds attractive but is still lesbian. No, it's wrong lesbians wouldn't be with members of the opposite. Anybody claiming you can be homosexual and still be with members of the opposite sex are really ignorant to homosexuality. Homosexuality means you only like or only have attraction to someone of the same sex not you would consider it as an option to be with someone of the opposite sex.
As a gay man myself I always got feeling that Colton is gay especially when he said was a virgin man, now I'm right about it. Colton I and almost every gay man can relate to you and what you went through. I applause you for being this strong, for being who you are; free yourself is the biggest release and I hope you will find happiness.
@@Salutations26 no cuz I never had a gf..lol. Plus no big deal anymore for them, its only you that still have a problem, cuz she dropped the charge against him and they both have reached the private agreement. They both have moved on with their lives. Chill!
I'm so happy for him but disappointed in GMA for not pushing harder about him stalking and harassing Cassie. He put a tracker on her car people, this is serious stuff. I'm glad his sexuality can be celebrated but it must be incredibly frustrating for her to have the extreme harassment he gave her explained away in this interview as "oh this must be why he was so obsessed with her."
Gay or not. He's scary if those allegations are true. Putting a tracker on someone's car? Emotional abuse? I am sorry but something about this doesn't fly with me even though he's gay
@@justanotherpersonxo ugh god these people. The matter has been settled. The case got dismissed with prejudice meaning Cassie cannot file again the same lawsuit. You only get that dismissal if the allegations are false or Both have settled amicably. Either way, it's nobody's business.
I don't want this to sound like I'm justifying this behavior, and obviously I don't know this guy, but as a gay man who grew up suppressing his attractions in a Christian household driven by a deep fear of hell... I know what it's like to feel the madness/delusion of trying to make life liveable under threat of a future of celibacy and repression, or the punishment of death. While I didn't make decisions like Colton's I can see that he may have felt she was his only way out or solution to make life tolerable, and was in survival mode. Again... it does not excuse what he did, but for now I can only give him the benefit of the doubt knowing that dark prison of thoughts... he may turn out to be another entitled selfish young man, but at this point in time I'm seeing him as a human who made some very big mistakes under duress.
@@greatwesternsky it's not justifying because 1. It's between him and Cassie and apparently they've both settled amicably as the case has been dismissed with prejudice 2. Anyone is not beyond redemption. In this case, he regretted his actions and have settled with Cassie and her family People are just trying to cancel him cause he's another white boy.
I’m glad he’s owning up to the mistakes he made in his relationship with Cassie. While what he did isn’t okay in any way, he knows that what he did is bad and is not excusing it. On an unrelated note, I don’t know why I found his smile at @11:29-11:31 so precious when Robin asked him about a partner :)
1:10 I can attest that this is one of the hardest things to say for the first time out loud. I can hear the same struggle I went through to accept it in myself and it made me tear up because I can completely relate to that specific moment. It has a universal weight and each time you say it the lighter the pressure gets off your shoulders and chest and the more you smile and feel proud instead of ashamed saying those 2 words.
“Let’s forgive the manipulator/stalker and give him a platform because he’s attracted to men!” Seriously. Why does this matter to anyone beyond his family.
I just binged Coming Out Colton. I'm so proud of you Colton! The past is the past, make amends and peace with it then leave it there. Or as I say, "the business of my past has no business in my future. I also struggled with coming to terms with my attraction to men.
@@konyiaa he started tracking his ex gf’s car lol and he got a second phone number to anonymously threaten both her and himself to make her feel like she needed him
Oh give me a break, when your attached to someone powerfully emotions take you to irrational places. Get over it,. You who get butthurt over stalking befriends are creepier than a stalker to me
This dude loves the camera and publicity. This is just a ploy to shake off the heat he got from the stalking and bad manner in which he treated Cassie. He knows that people will now have sympathy for him and forget about how he treated Cassie and never apologized or acknowledged. He’s always looking fir a way to make a dime. First the book and now the Netflix series. Get a damn job and get out of the public eye. Go away. And did he really say that he just found out that gay people can have kids. Really? That’s a lie. You’re not that stupid. This is not 1950. You are not that innocent.
he was born in the middle of america, raised in a christian house, went to chruch 5 times a week and attended christian schools. that’s not the most accepting and understanding places to be gay
The whole concept that you can't be a Christian and gay is so ridiculous. People like Jerry Falwell did a great disservice telling people that. All the Evangelics have to admit blame for that. Probably most religion does.
Omg some people have a problem with everything. Almost every movie out there is turning a real life event into a “career movie”. By you logic even Titanic is turning horrible event into a career movie. 😒
why is the bachelor production company pushing for males who arnt into women to come on the show and hurt these women who fall in love with these guys. when these guys cant and never will fall in love with these women?.....if that isnt cold hearted then i dont know what is
Hey Colton, cheer up man! We can only be free if we are free from our personal judgment. I was in GMA too in December last year. The man who rescued the American sailor in the Atlantic Ocean. And I am gay. And theres no shame in that. Our kindness and our ability to contribute to society is not limited by our sexuality. If only Robin asked me what I am looking for a man, my answer will decinitely be you. 😉
Lol, you don’t even know him. You just think he’s cute because he’s an attractive white man. No wonder no one can find a decent man in the gay community. The gay guys excuse behavior and then get upset when the guys do the same thing to them lol.
Colton hid a tracker on Cassie's car. Colton sent Cassie, her friends, and himself anonymous harassment emails. He's quite a low-life manipulator and liar. Robin Roberts skipped that part.
He caused many women alot of heartache. Now he realizes he's gay...ok fine be gay, but why drag many women on national television and embarrass them like that....I don't know about this guy. He's shady.
“ There's misogyny in here, a feeling that women are tertiary characters in men's stories. That their pain is inconsequential if it serves a greater male narrative.”
Sure, he admits this after he new he had gay tendencies before he auditioned and won the Bachelor role. Now he has become famous he is using his gay side to allow the forgiveness gay card to be used. This will allow him to move smoothly forward without any consequences for his actions as he relies on the pity of those that he formally offended. He's nothing more than a confuser and an abuser, who uses the emotions of people to further his own ambitions.
Who did he offend ? A bunch of dumb chicks who are looking for fame and fortune. They knew that they were signing up for a shit reality show. Don't try to label them the victims. Looking for true love by fighting over a guy who you get to spend a few hours with. Plz. At least he had a reason to try this. They were just attention seeking golddiggers.
No, his future changes will define him. Hopefully he changes for the better, and people wont keep judging him over his past. Its just sad that guys mostly react violently when in denial of being gay, in comparison to women who come out.
@@slendertale7358 ya I think the whole thing is really sad but I’m mostly just saying just cuz there’s a somewhat valid explanation doesn’t mean what he did should be excused but I hope he’s changing for the better
I honestly feel sorry for Cassie and her family along with all of these women that gave up their careers to be on Colton’s Underwood season of the Batchelor. If he was struggling so much with his sexuality then why would he go on not just 1 but 3 reality dating shows that was televised for all the world to see!!! It just makes NO sense being a huge Batchelor fan myself. But yeah it doesn’t sit well with me knowing he mislead all of these women and could of respected Cassie’s decision to leave the Batchelor franchise initially. But no he followed Cassie back to her home town and they dated after she gave him a 2nd chance. He then stalked her and sent her several threatening text messages after their relationship ended. It makes no sense why a guy who knew that he is gay would go on a television show looking for a wife and then go onto to stalk his ex. It makes no sense why he would go on a show and date a whole bunch of women either knowing that he is isn’t attractive to anybody of the opposite sex. It’s like these women choose to pack up their lives to presue a relationship with somebody who they thought was a genuine guy looking for marriage. These women have given up a lot since they have been subjected to wide variety of tests. They get NO contact with their family or the outside world. Heck some of them have also given up their jobs which is a real shame since they were ALL defrauded. Plus you guys do know that several woman have been stalked and eventually killed by a ex partner or spouse of theirs. It’s like Cassie wouldn’t of pressed those charges if she felt she had NO other choice. Plus he even put a tracking device on Cassie’s vehicle which traumatised her to the point where she had to go down to the local authorities and get a restraining order against him. So in reality she is the victim in all of this since she is probably dealing with a diagnosis of PTSD as we speak. Meanwhile Colton is getting interviewed left, right and centre by the press while Netflix is going to broadcast his life as a gay man which I don’t agree with. Its like yeah I understand that Colton is gay but he could of avoided causing these women so much pain if he never went on not 1 but 3 reality dating shows looking for love exclusively with females🤷♀️
@@lilliansue4190 I think it's all about the money because oh wow all of a sudden he's landed a netflix deal, a memoir titled "The First Time" and they'll probably give him another season as the bachelor to find a gay companion. I think he is a narcissist who is after money and fame.
I don't think Colton knows where he's at in life really! Just a very confused guy! Goes from so obsessed and in love with Cassie to gay? There's something way deep inside still. He's just reaching for everything he hasn't tried yet...
@@lisaa8437 Colton thinks that because Cassie rejected him, he must be gay!! It was obvious him and Cassie had sex on their overnight date and with a big smile on his face said the evening was Great for both of them. When that went South, suddenly he's Gay??? No he's Not!!! He needs serious counceling! Even on his GMA interview he didn't convince me! He's just digging himself in deeper and making an ass of himself on the way! 🤥🤯poof!!
@@lisaa8437 he was closeted convincing himself to be straight. your not him so you being very rude! every gay person has. different story just leave him alone
Colton...YOU are YOU! pLEASE DO NOT BE ASHAMED OF THAT! I am not gay,but have many friends who are gay,bi,trans....and I grew up being Catholic,but always accepted everyone as they were...I no longer consider myself Catholic,as there have been too many priests who have molested boys and girls,while preaching being "Holy"...you should NEVER be shamed for who you are...be PROUD of who you are,no matter what anyone says!
From a Catholic-raised gay guy - also an athlete - I know the struggle - and I had the same prayers, etc.. And I'm really proud of Colton. It gets so much better when you accept yourself.
No one can make someone else happy until you are happy yourself. Good for you! Therapy could be your best friend now. Take care of yourself and live your life with your truth. 🌹
I wish I understood why people who prefer same sex relationships still feel like they need to explain themselves. I have a gay son and a wonderful son-in-law, they aren't any different from anyone else. Your sexual preferences are your own business - stop explaining yourself.
But wait he went on this show and just played a bunch of people that were really falling for him. This is like playing it straight and he shouldn't of done the show. He was on the bachelor right someone else could've had his spot
I met Colton during a visit for his nonprofit at the children’s hospital I worked at 2 years ago. He was incredibly genuine and so kind and truly cared more about helping kids than publicity (more than a lot of college athletes) That being said I felt that something was a bit off in how much he kept talking about Cassie and how great their relationship was. I applaud him for being so brave and vulnerable while also acknowledging the awful pain and fear he caused Cassie. Stalking is NEVER okay in any form. Also as a Christian I am so grateful that he is taking this bold step in sharing his story. Thousands of Christian LGBTQIA people will be impacted by their message and hopefully know that their maker and savior loves them more than anything.
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power 2 Timothy 3v5
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot-they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all- so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed. Luke 17v26
We can't live our truth and gods truth at the same time Jesus said if we want to follow him we have to die to ourselves. We have to put our feelings to death. It will be hard. Its a cross we have to bear here on this earth. Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me
I'm wary about this guy. He reminds me too much of the bully in highschool who beat me up in front of his friends. Then forced me to kiss him when no one was looking.
@@selemajohn9771 Ha, well, he did bully his last girlfriend. He like full on stalked her and she had to get a restraining order against him. And now, because he finally admits to being gay - he gets a Netflix series?! Yeah, I think it's alright to be a skeptic about this guy . . . . And he makes me hate myself because I'd totally hook up with him still. Ugh.
not excusing this guys actions with his last gf or anything, but maybe you shouldn't project your personal negative experiences on this guy? just bc he reminds you of someone, doesn't mean he's automatically the same
They just said they were wary of him. I'm wary of the guy and I just heard of him. I believe this falls under gut instinct and not projection. It's not like they said 'don't trust him, he's definitely no good, must be a liar...'. Cautious is a good thing. Now Eliza Ester's comment below is some form of projection - she thinks the orecise motivations of her gay friend are exactly what this guy felt with the woman he dated from the show. That's not a hunch, that's a full on novel of projection. Yikes.
This makes me SO happy for not only him, but for EVERY individual out there who struggles with authenticity, and the ability to be one's self. As a hetero, I know many of us take these simple relationship "freedoms" for granted. I wish him the best, and hope that he inspires more people to stop hurting others in relationships as they try to hide who they really are.
I can't wait for the day where people aren't so afraid or feel the need to broadcast their sexuality 🥺 I'm truly so so happy for him he can now live his true and authentic self ❤ Love who you want to love, everyone 💜🙏
Indeed, many people don’t have that support from family friends to do so. Your up bring has a lot to do with it. His story isn’t the same for everyone. Many parents disown their kids leaving them with nothing.
It’s A LOT better than it was. When my twin brother was dealing with it in the late 80’s it was unheard of to come out in high school. He bravely came out our sophomore year of college and even in 1995 it was quite an adjustment for everyone. 25 years have made a major difference
I hope very soon that the day will come when there is no need to announce your sexuality and you can be proud of who you are . I feel happy for Colton and truly hope that Cassie is good and healing from the pain I’m sure he caused her be it not his intentions.
The Bachelor The Bachelorette is a SHOW. FOR ENTERTAINMENT VALUE. They are entertaining us by going on dates. This guy wanted to kill himself. A fake date vs. suicide -- ouuu, let me choose which moral high ground I would choose?
Catholic (and Christian) theology does not say “being gay” (i.e., attracted to the same sex) is sinful. It says homosexual acts are not what God desires (i.e., sinful), just as any sexual activity outside of the intentionally permanent commitment of marriage is sinful because of the responsibility it entails. Prayer for anything (e.g., being freed from same-sex attraction, freedom from addiction, world peace) is not guaranteed a positive response, although sometimes healing does occur. We each have our own crosses to carry. Those called to single life, whether as a priest, nun, entrepreneur, etc., struggle with their own crosses, just as those who are straight and married, etc., have their own crosses to carry. But there are many gays who have found in God the strength to live celibately, just as there are many straight men who have found the strength in God to live chastely. Sexual morality is extremely difficult for us as animals, but that does not mean it is an impossible standard we ought not to strive after, again and again, and joyfully returning to the Lord with repentance for our failings. It is the anti-gospel to say affirmation of one’s every inclination is the way to healing or that not acknowledging any sin is the key to happiness or that accepting everything about myself as perfect is beatitude - that is all to live a delusional lie that eventually catches up to us. These are complicated issues and many people on all sides confuse them, unfortunately. God does love us infinitely regardless of what we do; yet, for His love to fill us, we cannot block His mercy by failing to turn to Him. The only unforgivable sin is the refusal to ask or accept forgiveness.
I’m so happy for him! I felt the same way he did and I wasn’t always comfortable with myself. I knew I was gay at the age of 13, and I came out at the beginning of the pandemic. I eventually told myself don’t care what other people think because it’s not worth living a lie!
It takes so much courage to come out to be honest let alone he’s already a reality star in a dating show... I hope he could be happy to truly be who he is and live life to its fullest.
I'm so very proud of Colton! Yes, he has hurt people along his way, but he truly is sorry for it. Give him a break and realize Love is Love ❤️ God Loves All His Children! 🙌 God bless him for finding himself and having a superior support group. Prayers going up for him to find his path. 🙏🙌🙏
@@Karincl7 If that is what he wants then yes of course. It's his life. Let him live it. It is for no one to judge but God. I believe God loves all his children. Don't you?
@@elenasantoro2404 really? because im also a christian and dont like to see anyone hurt so.....why is the bachelor production company pushing for males who arnt into women to come on the show and hurt these women who fall in love with these guys. when these guys cant and never will fall in love with these women?.....if that isnt cold hearted then i dont know what is
This interview made me tear up a bit because as a gay man myself I can relate to the nerves he was feeling telling people he was gay! But it does get better and now he can be happy being himself. He has a lot to work thru though!
So hes gay ; lets all forget how he stalked and abused his ex Cassie; all is forgiven lets give him a platform and sponsorship and money again. Like WTF
Yeah but he’s admitting he’s bisexual that’s not the same thing as being gay he admitted that he loved Cassie and now he’s saying he’s gay sounds like he doesn’t know what he is
@@rachaelnelson4976 he said he's gay.....it's not always easy figuring out who you are,especially if you grow up in a home that's super religious,and doesn't believe in anything but 1 God....and even His stories have been twisted to suit other people.....it's also not easy if you grow up in a super religious town.....also,love means many things....maybe he didn't love her in a sexual way,but felt that he could talk to her about anything.
@@rachaelnelson4976 feel this is something that doesn’t make sense either and I personally think he isn’t being totally honest when he says he was in love with her. He shakes his head no when asked about it even though he said yes.
@@thequeen3834 And you’re probably saying that because he’s cute and white. If he wasn’t white and attractive, you would have a different view. Also, you don’t know if it was a ploy or not. That’s why you shouldn’t have an attraction to someone who hasn’t even addressed the allegations.
@@WilliamBrown-vb5ws People have crushes on celebs all the time. Stalking while creepy yes, I don’t think she was ever in actual danger... Meanwhile people like Adam Levine, Justin Bieber, etc have been physically and mentally abusive to multiple partners and people don’t bat an eye. Grow up bro. Some things are personality traits. Other times it’s just emotional circumstance. Neither is right. But some grow. Others stay grimey
Colton hid a tracker on Cassie's car. Colton sent Cassie, her friends, and himself anonymous harassment emails. He's quite a low-life manipulator and liar. Robin Roberts skipped that part. They should not use sexuality as an excuse for criminal behavior.
That is one of the dumbest things anybody has ever said don’t u know how fucked up the world is coming out was not easy in 2010 and it’s still not easy now.
How selfish and attention seeking is this generation. So, was he gay the entire time he was on the show? Then why go on the show? Or, did he suddenly become gay after the show? If people can change from being straight to gay, then they aren't born gay. This guy makes a mockery of himself and just shows how sad and desperate people are for attention.
I was emotional for him during the entire video. Good for him. Big hugs Colton. We Christians are THE most judgmental community there is. Let God be the judge.
I just finished watching "Coming out Colton" and it made me tear up. He's such a brave person, and his brave action will encourage other people who are suffering from similar issues to make a big step forward. I support you and thank you for sharing your honest story, Colton☺️
@@AlexRodriguez-kl9qm whattt ?? Gay people don’t always realize they’re gay ?? How if they were born that way 🙄 it’s always something. Just say it’s a choice.
Congratulations Colton! Life gives us many ups and downs. Being your true and authentic self will always lead you to so many more wonderful moments. Never apologize for who you are and be proud to now being openly gay. Apologizing for mistakenly hurting someone is different and good for the soul. Sending you lots of love, strength, courage, happiness and blessings. ❤️
Yeah something seem to still be off here..Happy he came out. Hopefully when he finally bed with a man, it was everything he expected and more and not just find out he wants to be straight again or realizes he is still straight! No more stunts pulled!!
@@johndean4727 not saying he is lying, saying he is only announcing it on good morning america to take the heat off of him hardcore stalking his ex after their breakup. He wants folks to feel sympathy for his sexual identity and forget about the fact that he tormented and stalked his ex.
Don't forget that while he is getting a Netflix series, his ex-girlfriend Cassie is having to relive all the terror and abuse he did to her. I'm glad he's speaking his truth, but it does NOT excuse what he did to her. If he's truly sorry, donate some of that Netflix cash to a domestic abuse recovery center.
You can hear the tremble in his voice. To be able to speak his truth is such a beautiful thing. I've raised my kids to know they can love whoever their heart is drawn to and they don't have to "come out" if they don't want to, just as if they are straight they would just tell me about the person they are interested in they can do that regardless. Taking the fear of "coming out" out of the equation. No matter what I will ALWAYS love and support them!!! I've never understood parents disowning their children for any reason let alone for who they are attracted to and/or love. Just as people have preferences dating heavier set people or super tall people or whatever the attraction is. It's the same thing. You can't help that or change that, it is what it is, that's perfectly fine in my household and I will ALWAYS LOVE AND SUPPORT them NO MATTER WHAT, no matter who they love!!!
@@emilybear4832 Is it not? He's largely being applauded by the media, other than that he misled the public and went through the show, so... Not like he's being demonized.
OH MY GOD, can you stop with this "his truth" nonsense? There's only THE truth. If he's gay, he's gay. Fine. "His truth"... The feck does that even mean!?
@@emilybear4832 Yes. Because I constantly hear this annoying lefty coded language, and it's becoming the norm. Like using "equity" vs "equality". Very different, but people are none the wiser.
His story is so relatable... The whole "I will die with this secret" .. I resonate with so much growing up in a religious househole. I thought so much of the same things he did as well. I'm glad he's finally able to come out and be honest with who he is
He didn’t need to go on the bachelor and drag out all those young ladies when he knew what he was would be the opposite of the women signed for . Pretty deceptive .
I came here looking for this comment, total waste of a season . Not only for the women who partook in the show; but us fans too . Gay or not, It's pretty shitty of him to have lead those girls on when in the back of his mind he knew what he was .
Thank you,this idea of using woman and then abusing them to hide your own shame you fee inside No!It is 2021 if he was conflicted about his feelings he should have left her alone,no one expects these types of marriages to work anyway so no one would question it's failure!!!
I understand where he’s coming from. Many gays I know did everything they could not to be gay. I almost ended my life a few times because of it. Sure his actions were bad, but at least he’s not coming out 20 years into his marriage with a woman. If you aren’t gay and closeted, you don’t know how hard it is, you would do anything to not be gay. I probably would have done the same. And he was in college and pro football, so that’s worst!
YOU JUST KNOW hes gonna be welcomed into the gay world with a red carpet, brand deals, endorsement deals, Ryan Murphy writing him a part in American Horror Story just based off his looks nothing more(gus kenworthy).
Gays all over are already spreading their buttcheeks for him. However, as a gay man myself, I do admit he's physically attractive. But the things he's done with Cassie (stalking, forcing attraction, etc.) is a turn-off for me. 🤢 What if he's like this with his new partner? Old habits die hard. Hopefully he's changed now that he's out and free.
GMA you guys are so messed up for giving this man a platform! I hope everyone boycots this show and throws tomatoes outside the office Colton literally stalked and put a tracking device on Cassie, terrorized her family and he got a restraining order and yet you give him a spotlight for coming out as GAY? GMA PRODUCERS ARE SICK IN THE HEAD! WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THIS GO GET FIRED PLEASE
That explains why he was obsessed with Cassie and didn't accept the end of their relationship. He didn't want to accept the truth about who he really is
Agreed. Like Cassie was his last choice or else it really meant that he was gay.
He's still an abusive piece of 💩
No, it doesn’t explain why. Sexuality and stalking are not synonymous. I’m guessing you think Colton is attractive and have a strong attraction to white men.
Not excusable
@@paigec5017 it happens a lot. I was mildly involved with a closeted man. I ended up finding out he was physically abusive to his wife
i think we can all be happy for him for accepting his true self without forgetting the trauma he caused Cassie
It’s not about Cassie tho
No, you focus on the allegations first so you can avoid how the optics can make it look like people are over looking the allegations.
@@skirk4123 it is though because he made it about Cassie when he stalked her and made her life miserable.
And what? We're gonna bring that up for the rest of time? He obviously had his demons which he has been working through. People deserve a chance to redeem themselves. He's the one who won't forget.
Preach Cinty
The Netflix series "Coming Out Colton" is a must-see. Happy that he's living his truth and owning up to what he did in the past. Much respect and support for him!!
Yes definitely a must see
loool he's a loser
I do agree with you this show can teach other people things that people will never see behind close doors what gay people go threw in there life or what happened when they try to give up on themselves, people also need to try to put themselves in other people shoes are try to see what they been thru and see what they person you talking about been thru always try to look at different point of view before saying that you don't understand. (SIDE-NOTE: You can tell how nervous he was when he was talking about the bad part of his life he kelp swollenin hard.)
I watched it.
Very powerful!
For me coming from a homophobic society and country, it is not easy being gay.
He is courageous.
Go, Colton!!!
Enjoy your life and say super safe and happy...
@@desir82022 What country you are from
This is a perfect example of someone who takes responsibility for their wrongs. He was dealing with a lot of personal battles and living in his own truth without fear of judgement. He apologized to her publicly and you can tell he’s terrified of releasing his truth. Holding back from what you are can make people do crazy things and say crazy things. Not an excuse, but at least he knows he was wrong. I see a guy with the right intentions, wrong execution on some parts. He means well. Good for him for owning up to his shit. May he and the women he hurt move forward in positivity from here on out. You can tell he always truly meant well.
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There is a tremble in his voice. There is still fear. He knows the worst part is over, but he still has ways to go before he truly loves and accepts himself. I hope he does. And I hope he finds a man whom he will love. A man who will show him how perfect he is and has been all this time.
Let’s just pray he doesn’t stalk that man.
@@Salutations26 Is he a top or bottom?
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@@Youngstown529 🤷♀️
@@Salutations26 This is a really important question.
My best guy friend in high school told me he was in love with me and asked me out. I felt something was off so said no. He was devastated, I felt horrible. A few months later he came to tell me he was gay. He said he loved me as a person and I was the only girl he could see himself with, if he couldn’t be with me, he had to face his truth.
I feel like this happened with Colton and Cassie. He connected with her on a deep friendship level and forced himself to believe he was in love with her. I think he knew if it didn’t work with her he couldn’t handle being with another woman and his truth would come out.
Now I am NOT excusing his stalking by saying this. That’s abusive behavior and I support Cassie and understand her pain and fear. But there was clearly something very off with Colton for him to hold on soo hard and this was it. I hope he really took the time to explain why he did what he did to her and apologized. I hope they both heal.
Interesting.... As a gay guy, I also had one girl in high school than I almost thought I could feel passion for... We were raised together, she was like a sister to me, our families knew each other, we went to prom together... She was captain of the women's swim team while I was captain of the men's... I guess it just felt right... so lucky we didn't end up going further.
@Purple Lady Wow, that just made me cry!!! What an amazing friendship u two share!!! It’s so cool that u are being a surrogate for him!!!
@Purple Lady wow! that is incredible 🤍 wishing an abundance of love to you & your families! i want my gay bff to be my man of honor at my wedding 🥺
You should have gone out with him, and rock his world!! You could have probably made him straight.
@@jorrba3934 That's not how it works. 😐
Congratulations to Colton! As a 72 year old gay, former educator, I know the trauma he is experiencing. When I came out at 13 in 1962, it was a tremendously hard decision. However, what made my transition to being my 'true' self were the words my beloved grandmother said when I told her and my mother...."Baby, remember, it's our job to raise you to be the man you're supposed to be, not the man we want you to be!" I, with the continued support of family, church, and community have led a happy, satisfied life. I've been with my husband for 26 years and this is something for which I will forever thank the family and extended family and community! I know Colton's father will continue to be his underpinning! Kudos!
Waou bravo !! 🙂🙂😇😇
Thank you for being yourself in a time where it was much more difficult to do so. You, and many like you, have helped changed the world for the better. I have so much gratitude for those who came before, that I can live an openly gay life without fear.
You're an O.G. I don't care what anyone says. You're amazing.
@@johnhattanfine It was brave for my family to be unmovable in their support. I guess that's where I learned to be courageous!
@@ericmatthews1588 Eric, I thank you for the praise. My grandfather always said..."Whenever you go any place, you walk in there like you own the place and they'll leave you the hell alone!" Remember, this was a time when people of color weren't always welcomed. I used the same principle when dealing with those who were hostile toward gay people. I always held my head high and if they didn't like it, it was their problem. I didn't shirk from confrontation, but never started it. Never back down and always have verbal ammunition to make them think. Physical confrontation only antagonizes more...bruises heal but words remain!
The bachelor and bachelorette is nothing more than ppl wanting to be seen and become famous thats why none of the relationships last after filming of the show is done.
Exactly
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I hate to tell it to you women....but no straight man goes on the show The Bachelor...only closeted men do that show...because they are trying to prove their manhood...no straight man would sleep with multiple women especially on air....don't kid yourselves about men women...a truly straight man usually will only date one woman at a time.
He didn’t jump the fence for Cassie. He jumped the fence to get away from the truth.
Oh my damn
That is certainly one way to look at it
He jumped a fence?
I agree.. there was fear. He was living to please him family or religion or team mates. I’m happy for him to walk in his truth now.
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I don't know you Colton, but when coming across the "Coming Out Colton" series on Netflix yesterday, I deeply felt for you, and respected you for what you did. At the same time, your happiness is true, and contagious, and I believe it makes not only people around you happy, but also people like me who only knows you from afar. Keep doing you, and I wish you all the best!
Happiness
There is nothing about this guy that makes me happy. The fact that he’s running around acting happy that he’s having sex with a woman one minute and now he’s saying he’s having sex with a man the next minute doesn’t make me happy! These are not things that make you happy! I see him as a very confused individual. It’s almost like he hasn’t grown up and in his emotional mental state hasn’t completely connected and I think it’s ridiculous that he actually is on national TV exposing his feelings on what he’s doing in the bedroom and what his sexual preferences are. Money it’s all for the Almighty $$$!
Do something productive in life help the people that are homeless, help the people that are starving, help the people that are over in Ukraine right now suffering send money over there to maybe help them there are 1 million zillion things that we can do!Help the elderly there are people that are struggling just to get up and walk every day there are some people that don’t even have legs, but we’re listening to Colton and what his sexual Preferences are such a waste of time on national TV. We should be teaching our children on national TV how to do things, how to survive in this world how to grow vegetables, how to do some farming or gardening how to cook. Things that children need to learn and grow up and have good morals and values not about a guy that one minute he’s on some dating bachelor TV show seriously. I see him as an opportunist and money hungry confused man. He’s smiling because he’s with a new boyfriend that has millions and now he’s going to have a TV show and he’ll be making millions that’s why he’s smiling because money turns him on and attention from other people turn him on.
Just watched 'Coming Out Colton' and he is just so brave. He has made a lot of mistakes, but he really does regret them and knows he's hurt people. Love you, Colton!
Bravery is telling the truth at the onset. I blame ABC they do daily covid tests do they do AIDs tests? ABC put all the girls at risk
Oh F-off this guy is a narcissist
That was the reason he went after Cassie. She didn't want him and that meant he wouldn't have to make serious decisions about marriage. May have been made subconsciously. Glad he found his truth
@ Diamond Wow! Looking back on the whole situation, that’s a very profound perspective.
Yes, I think you're right.
Cassie wanted FAME!
I think that's why he is saying this so he can abdicate responsibility and blame it on that. I'm not buying it.
That’s such a great observation!
Both shocked and not at all. It's fascinating how general public usually sees it when person themselves can't face it just yet. Happy for him. Everyone deserves to be in peace with themselves. Hope he's being truthful and won't fall as low as he did ever again.
That was pretty deep. Many people won’t understand it, but I say to Colton, congratulations on finding the courage to live your truth.
But why the whole world should know about it? He has sex with men instead of women. So what?!
Truth and coning people?
@@margo1989 Inspiration for others who are internally gay per say?
@@margo1989 That was my first thought too.
He staIked and harased Cassie but he gets a TV show and sympathy. HomosexuaI privilege.
Wonderful interview! Robin Roberts always makes people comfortable, allowing them to reveal their truths. Congratulations to Colton on accepting who you are & taking the time to work through it. Lots of love to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think, Colton is happy as he came out as gay. Now he is relieve and we are so proud of you Colton Underwood
Good for you Colton. I can see the nerves but you look happy and truly that’s what maters
so happy that you like the script and that's what matters
@@genki2705 lol why be rude? Who care if he scripted what he had to say...it’s Television. Doesn’t mean it’s not what he truly feels or that he’s a real person with real emotion.
@@genki2705 Um ok. You do realize even if it’s a script at least you know what you want to say and so you aren’t stuttering and don’t know what to say.
@@genki2705 Says someone who has never felt such emotional turmoil in alignment to their sexuality. Yea Im straight too, but I am sympathetic to people who live in fear due to their sexuality
I honestly feel sorry for Cassie and her family along with all of these women that gave up their careers to be on Colton’s Underwood season of the Batchelor.
If he was struggling so much with his sexuality then why would he go on not just 1 but 3 reality dating shows that was televised for all the world to see!!! It just makes NO sense being a huge Batchelor fan myself.
But yeah it doesn’t sit well with me knowing he mislead all of these women and could of respected Cassie’s decision to leave the Batchelor franchise initially. But no he followed Cassie back to her home town and they dated after she gave him a 2nd chance. He then stalked her and sent her several threatening text messages after their relationship ended.
It makes no sense why a guy who knew that he is gay would go on a television show looking for a wife and then go onto to stalk his ex. It makes no sense why he would go on a show and date a whole bunch of women either knowing that he is isn’t attractive to anybody of the opposite sex.
It’s like these women choose to pack up their lives to presue a relationship with somebody who they thought was a genuine guy looking for marriage. These women have given up a lot since they have been subjected to wide variety of tests. They get NO contact with their family or the outside world. Heck some of them have also given up their jobs which is a real shame since they were ALL defrauded.
Plus you guys do know that several woman have been stalked and eventually killed by a ex partner or spouse of theirs. It’s like Cassie wouldn’t of pressed those charges if she felt she had NO other choice. Plus he even put a tracking device on Cassie’s vehicle which traumatised her to the point where she had to go down to the local authorities and get a restraining order against him.
So in reality she is the victim in all of this since she is probably dealing with a diagnosis of PTSD as we speak. Meanwhile Colton is getting interviewed left, right and centre by the press while Netflix is going to broadcast his life as a gay man which I don’t agree with.
Its like yeah I understand that Colton is gay but he could of avoided causing these women so much pain if he never went on not 1 but 3 reality dating shows looking for love exclusively with females🤷♀️
Poor guy, he’s so nervous.
I don't get why people feel bad for him. I feel bad for all of the women he lied to and wasted their time. If you're gay, be gay and true to who you are...that is brave, that is something to respect, not this. He even used religion to hide behind him being gay. And the way he treated that poor woman...he's pathetic.
@@shelleygreyrealtor it’s true
@@shelleygreyrealtor I mean you have no clue what it’s like so you sound ignorant. Doesn’t excuse what he did to Cassie but accepting who you are when a lot of people look down on gay what’s to be extremely difficult. People kill themselves because they’re gay. You have no clue what some go through
@@shelleygreyrealtor Have you always been this judgement?
@@shelleygreyrealtor yeah you have no idea what it’s like to be a gay MAN in the south or black communities
It is funny how his dad was like, "I found a lot of gay porn on our computer growing up so I kind of assumed he could he gay."
From the perspective of a gay man, you can fall in love with a woman and still be gay. Homosexuality is determined by your sexual attraction towards others. So I believe he was in love with Cassie.. just may not have ever been sexually attracted to her.
Well said.
Ya maybe it was like Freddie mercury and the woman he dated (i can't remember the name, maybe mary) and then he realized he was gay but he still loved her in a way. And he left like all of his inheritance to her
Stop lying, you mean bisexual. Gay is you have no sort of attraction to the opposite at all. Bisexual is you have an attraction to both. People are so confused about sexuality it makes no sense. I'm a heterosexual male who never experiences sexual attraction in women but need a connection with them first. Gay is you only like the same sex, not your open to being with someone of the opposite sex. Your gay and even you don't seem to know this shit. Just like a lesbian claiming she would date a man she finds attractive but is still lesbian. No, it's wrong lesbians wouldn't be with members of the opposite. Anybody claiming you can be homosexual and still be with members of the opposite sex are really ignorant to homosexuality. Homosexuality means you only like or only have attraction to someone of the same sex not you would consider it as an option to be with someone of the opposite sex.
@@sucram1015 🤦🏻♂️ Sound it out with me... homoSEXUAL... heteroSEXUAL... biSEXUAL.
Stop it. you're pushing a very dangerous message by justifying it. he abused the hell outta that woman....that's not love.
As a gay man myself I always got feeling that Colton is gay especially when he said was a virgin man, now I'm right about it. Colton I and almost every gay man can relate to you and what you went through. I applause you for being this strong, for being who you are; free yourself is the biggest release and I hope you will find happiness.
I think Matt James is another closeted guy.
@@wnm8888 it's so sad that this is 2021, but there are so many gay men out there still don't have the courage to come out.
So you stalked an ex girlfriend too?
@@Salutations26 no cuz I never had a gf..lol. Plus no big deal anymore for them, its only you that still have a problem, cuz she dropped the charge against him and they both have reached the private agreement. They both have moved on with their lives. Chill!
What does being a virgin have to do with being gay? It’s a choice kid
I'm so happy for him but disappointed in GMA for not pushing harder about him stalking and harassing Cassie. He put a tracker on her car people, this is serious stuff. I'm glad his sexuality can be celebrated but it must be incredibly frustrating for her to have the extreme harassment he gave her explained away in this interview as "oh this must be why he was so obsessed with her."
Gay or not. He's scary if those allegations are true. Putting a tracker on someone's car? Emotional abuse?
I am sorry but something about this doesn't fly with me even though he's gay
@@justanotherpersonxo ugh god these people.
The matter has been settled. The case got dismissed with prejudice meaning Cassie cannot file again the same lawsuit.
You only get that dismissal if the allegations are false or Both have settled amicably.
Either way, it's nobody's business.
I don't want this to sound like I'm justifying this behavior, and obviously I don't know this guy, but as a gay man who grew up suppressing his attractions in a Christian household driven by a deep fear of hell... I know what it's like to feel the madness/delusion of trying to make life liveable under threat of a future of celibacy and repression, or the punishment of death. While I didn't make decisions like Colton's I can see that he may have felt she was his only way out or solution to make life tolerable, and was in survival mode. Again... it does not excuse what he did, but for now I can only give him the benefit of the doubt knowing that dark prison of thoughts... he may turn out to be another entitled selfish young man, but at this point in time I'm seeing him as a human who made some very big mistakes under duress.
@@greatwesternsky it's not justifying because
1. It's between him and Cassie and apparently they've both settled amicably as the case has been dismissed with prejudice
2. Anyone is not beyond redemption. In this case, he regretted his actions and have settled with Cassie and her family
People are just trying to cancel him cause he's another white boy.
This isn’t about Cassie ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I’m glad he’s owning up to the mistakes he made in his relationship with Cassie. While what he did isn’t okay in any way, he knows that what he did is bad and is not excusing it.
On an unrelated note, I don’t know why I found his smile at @11:29-11:31 so precious when Robin asked him about a partner :)
1:10 I can attest that this is one of the hardest things to say for the first time out loud. I can hear the same struggle I went through to accept it in myself and it made me tear up because I can completely relate to that specific moment. It has a universal weight and each time you say it the lighter the pressure gets off your shoulders and chest and the more you smile and feel proud instead of ashamed saying those 2 words.
“Let’s forgive the manipulator/stalker and give him a platform because he’s attracted to men!” Seriously. Why does this matter to anyone beyond his family.
Because he cose to. His decision is none of your business
Don’t judge someone when you’ve never lived in their shoes
It does matter!!! You just don't understand!!!
I don’t think that was the said at all....he clearly apologized and is not making excuses for what he has done so....not sure who you’re speaking for.
Yes and always blaming the church
I just binged Coming Out Colton. I'm so proud of you Colton! The past is the past, make amends and peace with it then leave it there. Or as I say, "the business of my past has no business in my future.
I also struggled with coming to terms with my attraction to men.
as a gay person, i really don’t like how this is being framed to justify his stalking his girlfriend
Yea I didn’t expect that part my eyes got big 😳😂 restraining order? I wanna know what happened 😳
@@konyiaa he started tracking his ex gf’s car lol and he got a second phone number to anonymously threaten both her and himself to make her feel like she needed him
Oh give me a break, when your attached to someone powerfully emotions take you to irrational places. Get over it,. You who get butthurt over stalking befriends are creepier than a stalker to me
@@Jazz5777 so you’re fine with him tracking his gf and pretending to be someone else and harassing her
@@Jazz5777 I hope you're trolling
I’m so happy he felt he could open up, but THE GULPING IS SO LOUD HCUDJNDIEJWJDJNSNS IT MAKES ME CRAWL IN MY SKIN
😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG 😳 I nooooooo
Hahahahaha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣omg that’s what I said
I almost had to stop the video from that. My gosh
This dude loves the camera and publicity. This is just a ploy to shake off the heat he got from the stalking and bad manner in which he treated Cassie. He knows that people will now have sympathy for him and forget about how he treated Cassie and never apologized or acknowledged. He’s always looking fir a way to make a dime. First the book and now the Netflix series. Get a damn job and get out of the public eye. Go away. And did he really say that he just found out that gay people can have kids. Really? That’s a lie. You’re not that stupid. This is not 1950. You are not that innocent.
Yeah him, a former football player, Christian, and typical “manly man,” came out as gay for fame and money. 🙄
@@Justdance6336 right 🙄
he was born in the middle of america, raised in a christian house, went to chruch 5 times a week and attended christian schools. that’s not the most accepting and understanding places to be gay
The whole concept that you can't be a Christian and gay is so ridiculous. People like Jerry Falwell did a great disservice telling people that. All the Evangelics have to admit blame for that. Probably most religion does.
I just want to say I am SO happy Robin did this interview! It's great seeing an LGBTQ+ reporter tackle this topic with sensitivity and grace.
Wow she’s gay I did not know
@grayeway did you actually watch this video? She literally talks at the end about her experience of coming out to her family...
So proud of Colton. I think we can be proud of him while still remembering the trauma he caused others.
As a gay person, someone coming out in 2021 and turning it into a 'career move' doesn't sit well with me.
AMEN
ikr if it’s normal then why should he gain popularity from it
Omg some people have a problem with everything. Almost every movie out there is turning a real life event into a “career movie”. By you logic even Titanic is turning horrible event into a career movie. 😒
I feel like everyone and their mother are now gay. Just seems like it the new thing to do.
@@TH-camoooooooooo it's not new. people are know more open about coming out and revealing themselves.
why is the bachelor production company pushing for males who arnt into women to come on the show and hurt these women who fall in love with these guys. when these guys cant and never will fall in love with these women?.....if that isnt cold hearted then i dont know what is
Aww, I’m glad he’s being true to himself and wish him emotional fulfillment
The happiest he'll be is when he accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and savior and repents his sins. Leviticus 18:22 and that goes for you too Robin
Amen 🙏🏻
Yep!
That’s the Old Testament. Christians listen to the New Testament (we’re not Jewish)
I'm so happy for him! We can clearly see how relieved he is now.
This is one confused guy........ I don’t trust this guy him and Cassie love attention
Hey Colton, cheer up man! We can only be free if we are free from our personal judgment. I was in GMA too in December last year. The man who rescued the American sailor in the Atlantic Ocean. And I am gay. And theres no shame in that. Our kindness and our ability to contribute to society is not limited by our sexuality. If only Robin asked me what I am looking for a man, my answer will decinitely be you. 😉
Lol, you don’t even know him. You just think he’s cute because he’s an attractive white man. No wonder no one can find a decent man in the gay community. The gay guys excuse behavior and then get upset when the guys do the same thing to them lol.
@@WilliamBrown-vb5ws And you know so much about the gay community because ... ?
Colton hid a tracker on Cassie's car. Colton sent Cassie, her friends, and himself anonymous harassment emails. He's quite a low-life manipulator and liar. Robin Roberts skipped that part.
@@WilliamBrown-vb5ws Same with straight people lol
I knew it, my G-dar never lies
you psychic 😳
Real shit.
I knew it too and I don't think he's the only gay man that was hiding in the closet. We shall see who else from the show will follow his lead. 🤔
@@mike4space whatcha mean man,spill some tea . 😉
@@loveforlouis28 you think he’s the only one? I highly doubt he’s the only one that is gay.
He caused many women alot of heartache. Now he realizes he's gay...ok fine be gay, but why drag many women on national television and embarrass them like that....I don't know about this guy. He's shady.
I agree
He doesn’t even seem fully comfortable so mabye he didn’t know or didn’t believe he could be
It's a shame men feel like they can't admit to being bisexual. Sexuality is fluid and on a spectrum--Let's normalize that.
Honey he's gay
he’s gay, he even said that he couldn’t get aroused by women
@@butterflyszn2342 I don't know him like that. You may be right. Even still, I stand by my comment. 😌
@@butterflyszn2342 yeah but he said he was in love with Cassie and loved everything about her
@@naavajo tbh, i’m a gay man and i feel like i’m more romantically attracted to women more than men. i’m still not sexually attracted to them.
Good for him!!! That is so great! I'm sure he feels really free now. That's an incredible feeling.
I’m not a fan of him after what happened with Cassie a few months ago but I’m proud of him for coming out
This is rational.
Ugh who cares just be happy for him lmao. The past doesn't matter, focus on the present honey!
“ There's misogyny in here, a feeling that women are tertiary characters in men's stories. That their pain is inconsequential if it serves a greater male narrative.”
@@partyhatkid9940 bingo!
@@partyhatkid9940 and a lot of women are complicit.
Seeing the nervousness in the voice, kudos for being brave and courageous. Life is a journey, not a destination.
Amen!
Sure, he admits this after he new he had gay tendencies before he auditioned and won the Bachelor role. Now he has become famous he is using his gay side to allow the forgiveness gay card to be used. This will allow him to move smoothly forward without any consequences for his actions as he relies on the pity of those that he formally offended. He's nothing more than a confuser and an abuser, who uses the emotions of people to further his own ambitions.
Who did he offend ? A bunch of dumb chicks who are looking for fame and fortune. They knew that they were signing up for a shit reality show. Don't try to label them the victims. Looking for true love by fighting over a guy who you get to spend a few hours with. Plz. At least he had a reason to try this. They were just attention seeking golddiggers.
The way he said he would not be there without them
He’s lost - I hope he wakes up
And is safe
Huh?
Although I feel for him for all the struggle he has went through we also can’t use it as a blanket excuse for all the bad things he did
No, his future changes will define him. Hopefully he changes for the better, and people wont keep judging him over his past. Its just sad that guys mostly react violently when in denial of being gay, in comparison to women who come out.
@@slendertale7358 ya I think the whole thing is really sad but I’m mostly just saying just cuz there’s a somewhat valid explanation doesn’t mean what he did should be excused but I hope he’s changing for the better
What did he do? (I don't watch the Bachelor, I don't know this man, all I know is he jumped a fence)
I honestly feel sorry for Cassie and her family along with all of these women that gave up their careers to be on Colton’s Underwood season of the Batchelor.
If he was struggling so much with his sexuality then why would he go on not just 1 but 3 reality dating shows that was televised for all the world to see!!! It just makes NO sense being a huge Batchelor fan myself.
But yeah it doesn’t sit well with me knowing he mislead all of these women and could of respected Cassie’s decision to leave the Batchelor franchise initially. But no he followed Cassie back to her home town and they dated after she gave him a 2nd chance. He then stalked her and sent her several threatening text messages after their relationship ended.
It makes no sense why a guy who knew that he is gay would go on a television show looking for a wife and then go onto to stalk his ex. It makes no sense why he would go on a show and date a whole bunch of women either knowing that he is isn’t attractive to anybody of the opposite sex.
It’s like these women choose to pack up their lives to presue a relationship with somebody who they thought was a genuine guy looking for marriage. These women have given up a lot since they have been subjected to wide variety of tests. They get NO contact with their family or the outside world. Heck some of them have also given up their jobs which is a real shame since they were ALL defrauded.
Plus you guys do know that several woman have been stalked and eventually killed by a ex partner or spouse of theirs. It’s like Cassie wouldn’t of pressed those charges if she felt she had NO other choice. Plus he even put a tracking device on Cassie’s vehicle which traumatised her to the point where she had to go down to the local authorities and get a restraining order against him.
So in reality she is the victim in all of this since she is probably dealing with a diagnosis of PTSD as we speak. Meanwhile Colton is getting interviewed left, right and centre by the press while Netflix is going to broadcast his life as a gay man which I don’t agree with.
Its like yeah I understand that Colton is gay but he could of avoided causing these women so much pain if he never went on not 1 but 3 reality dating shows looking for love exclusively with females🤷♀️
@@lilliansue4190 I think it's all about the money because oh wow all of a sudden he's landed a netflix deal, a memoir titled "The First Time" and they'll probably give him another season as the bachelor to find a gay companion. I think he is a narcissist who is after money and fame.
I don't think Colton knows where he's at in life really! Just a very confused guy! Goes from so obsessed and in love with Cassie to gay? There's something way deep inside still. He's just reaching for everything he hasn't tried yet...
it’s a show
@@lisaa8437
Colton thinks that because Cassie rejected him, he must be gay!! It was obvious him and Cassie had sex on their overnight date and with a big smile on his face said the evening was Great for both of them. When that went South, suddenly he's Gay??? No he's Not!!! He needs serious counceling! Even on his GMA interview he didn't convince me! He's just digging himself in deeper and making an ass of himself on the way! 🤥🤯poof!!
@@lisaa8437 he was closeted convincing himself to be straight. your not him so you being very rude! every gay person has. different story just leave him alone
This is what internalized homophobia looks like
Did you not listen to the interview!?
He’s known since 6 years old!!!
I relate to this story 1000% he’s not confused !! I did the same
Colton...YOU are YOU! pLEASE DO NOT BE ASHAMED OF THAT! I am not gay,but have many friends who are gay,bi,trans....and I grew up being Catholic,but always accepted everyone as they were...I no longer consider myself Catholic,as there have been too many priests who have molested boys and girls,while preaching being "Holy"...you should NEVER be shamed for who you are...be PROUD of who you are,no matter what anyone says!
From a Catholic-raised gay guy - also an athlete - I know the struggle - and I had the same prayers, etc.. And I'm really proud of Colton. It gets so much better when you accept yourself.
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I'm happy you came to terms with it.
Hey Greg
Catholic is a false religion. Of course you'd agree with this. If you were truly a man of God you'd know this isn't right.
@@LK1419_ - As an atheist I don't believe there is a true religion. But of course, I also don't say I'm a man of god.
No one can make someone else happy until you are happy yourself. Good for you! Therapy could be your best friend now. Take care of yourself and live your life with your truth. 🌹
I think we all drag others into the mess of figuring out who we are, that’s just the human in us. ❤️ happy for him
so happy that you like the script 🤎
He staIked and harased Cassie but he gets a TV show and sympathy.
Why didn't he realize this before he kissed so many girls and hurt their feelings or maybe he just wanted the fame of being the Bachelor
His voice shaking during the whole interview
i know seeing him be so shaky bad me Feel bad
I wish I understood why people who prefer same sex relationships still feel like they need to explain themselves. I have a gay son and a wonderful son-in-law, they aren't any different from anyone else. Your sexual preferences are your own business - stop explaining yourself.
If only we lived in a world where sexuality needed no explanation
Good for him! I'm so happy for him. This is quite literally the hardest thing to do. Sending you love and good vibes!
But wait he went on this show and just played a bunch of people that were really falling for him. This is like playing it straight and he shouldn't of done the show. He was on the bachelor right someone else could've had his spot
I met Colton during a visit for his nonprofit at the children’s hospital I worked at 2 years ago. He was incredibly genuine and so kind and truly cared more about helping kids than publicity (more than a lot of college athletes)
That being said I felt that something was a bit off in how much he kept talking about Cassie and how great their relationship was. I applaud him for being so brave and vulnerable while also acknowledging the awful pain and fear he caused Cassie. Stalking is NEVER okay in any form.
Also as a Christian I am so grateful that he is taking this bold step in sharing his story. Thousands of Christian LGBTQIA people will be impacted by their message and hopefully know that their maker and savior loves them more than anything.
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power
2 Timothy 3v5
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot-they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all- so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
Luke 17v26
We can't live our truth and gods truth at the same time
Jesus said if we want to follow him we have to die to ourselves. We have to put our feelings to death. It will be hard. Its a cross we have to bear here on this earth.
Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me
He staIked and harased Cassie but he gets a TV show and sympathy. HomosexuaI privilege.
Ty. Your statement made me teary eyed 🥺💜💜
I'm wary about this guy. He reminds me too much of the bully in highschool who beat me up in front of his friends. Then forced me to kiss him when no one was looking.
Colton bully you ? Or someone else
That's Adam from Sex Education
@@selemajohn9771 Ha, well, he did bully his last girlfriend. He like full on stalked her and she had to get a restraining order against him. And now, because he finally admits to being gay - he gets a Netflix series?! Yeah, I think it's alright to be a skeptic about this guy . . . . And he makes me hate myself because I'd totally hook up with him still. Ugh.
not excusing this guys actions with his last gf or anything, but maybe you shouldn't project your personal negative experiences on this guy? just bc he reminds you of someone, doesn't mean he's automatically the same
They just said they were wary of him. I'm wary of the guy and I just heard of him. I believe this falls under gut instinct and not projection. It's not like they said 'don't trust him, he's definitely no good, must be a liar...'. Cautious is a good thing.
Now Eliza Ester's comment below is some form of projection - she thinks the orecise motivations of her gay friend are exactly what this guy felt with the woman he dated from the show. That's not a hunch, that's a full on novel of projection. Yikes.
This makes me SO happy for not only him, but for EVERY individual out there who struggles with authenticity, and the ability to be one's self. As a hetero, I know many of us take these simple relationship "freedoms" for granted. I wish him the best, and hope that he inspires more people to stop hurting others in relationships as they try to hide who they really are.
I always wanted a gay Bachelor but not like this🏳️🌈
I can't wait for the day where people aren't so afraid or feel the need to broadcast their sexuality 🥺 I'm truly so so happy for him he can now live his true and authentic self ❤ Love who you want to love, everyone 💜🙏
Indeed, many people don’t have that support from family friends to do so. Your up bring has a lot to do with it. His story isn’t the same for everyone. Many parents disown their kids leaving them with nothing.
@@aviancag8716 You're so right and it's very sad. Hopefully in the years to come, people will be more accepting of it and treat it as if its nothing 💚
It’s A LOT better than it was. When my twin brother was dealing with it in the late 80’s it was unheard of to come out in high school. He bravely came out our sophomore year of college and even in 1995 it was quite an adjustment for everyone. 25 years have made a major difference
I know right? this interview felt like going back to 2006
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I hope very soon that the day will come when there is no need to announce your sexuality and you can be proud of who you are . I feel happy for Colton and truly hope that Cassie is good and healing from the pain I’m sure he caused her be it not his intentions.
Good for him! He looks truly relieved to be able to share this with the world. Time to live your truth. 💜
Hi friend
The Bachelor The Bachelorette is a SHOW. FOR ENTERTAINMENT VALUE. They are entertaining us by going on dates. This guy wanted to kill himself. A fake date vs. suicide -- ouuu, let me choose which moral high ground I would choose?
Catholic (and Christian) theology does not say “being gay” (i.e., attracted to the same sex) is sinful. It says homosexual acts are not what God desires (i.e., sinful), just as any sexual activity outside of the intentionally permanent commitment of marriage is sinful because of the responsibility it entails. Prayer for anything (e.g., being freed from same-sex attraction, freedom from addiction, world peace) is not guaranteed a positive response, although sometimes healing does occur. We each have our own crosses to carry. Those called to single life, whether as a priest, nun, entrepreneur, etc., struggle with their own crosses, just as those who are straight and married, etc., have their own crosses to carry. But there are many gays who have found in God the strength to live celibately, just as there are many straight men who have found the strength in God to live chastely. Sexual morality is extremely difficult for us as animals, but that does not mean it is an impossible standard we ought not to strive after, again and again, and joyfully returning to the Lord with repentance for our failings. It is the anti-gospel to say affirmation of one’s every inclination is the way to healing or that not acknowledging any sin is the key to happiness or that accepting everything about myself as perfect is beatitude - that is all to live a delusional lie that eventually catches up to us. These are complicated issues and many people on all sides confuse them, unfortunately. God does love us infinitely regardless of what we do; yet, for His love to fill us, we cannot block His mercy by failing to turn to Him. The only unforgivable sin is the refusal to ask or accept forgiveness.
I’m so happy for him! I felt the same way he did and I wasn’t always comfortable with myself. I knew I was gay at the age of 13, and I came out at the beginning of the pandemic. I eventually told myself don’t care what other people think because it’s not worth living a lie!
Good for you. I wish you well.
I'm happy for you, Frankie! Congrats on living your best life, you (and all of us) deserve it!!
It takes so much courage to come out to be honest let alone he’s already a reality star in a dating show... I hope he could be happy to truly be who he is and live life to its fullest.
I'm so very proud of Colton!
Yes, he has hurt people along his way, but he truly is sorry for it.
Give him a break and realize Love is Love ❤️
God Loves All His Children! 🙌
God bless him for finding himself and having a superior support group.
Prayers going up for him to find his path. 🙏🙌🙏
As a fellow Christian I agree, God is love🙏🏼💖
To marry and have children too ?
@@Karincl7 If that is what he wants then yes of course. It's his life. Let him live it. It is for no one to judge but God. I believe God loves all his children. Don't you?
@@elenasantoro2404 really? because im also a christian and dont like to see anyone hurt so.....why is the bachelor production company pushing for males who arnt into women to come on the show and hurt these women who fall in love with these guys. when these guys cant and never will fall in love with these women?.....if that isnt cold hearted then i dont know what is
God is love, true, but is also just and holy In all kindness, living in continuous sin grieves Him. I encourage you to watch Becket Cook's testimony 🙂
Why can I hear every time he swallows? It’s giving me anxiety
Same. It irks me every time 😂
This interview made me tear up a bit because as a gay man myself I can relate to the nerves he was feeling telling people he was gay! But it does get better and now he can be happy being himself. He has a lot to work thru though!
So hes gay ; lets all forget how he stalked and abused his ex Cassie; all is forgiven lets give him a platform and sponsorship and money again. Like WTF
I've never felt so much confidence from Colton. I use to think he was insecure but I now see why.
I wish I could be this open
Yeah but he’s admitting he’s bisexual that’s not the same thing as being gay he admitted that he loved Cassie and now he’s saying he’s gay sounds like he doesn’t know what he is
@@rachaelnelson4976 yea
@@rachaelnelson4976 he said he's gay.....it's not always easy figuring out who you are,especially if you grow up in a home that's super religious,and doesn't believe in anything but 1 God....and even His stories have been twisted to suit other people.....it's also not easy if you grow up in a super religious town.....also,love means many things....maybe he didn't love her in a sexual way,but felt that he could talk to her about anything.
@@rachaelnelson4976 feel this is something that doesn’t make sense either and I personally think he isn’t being totally honest when he says he was in love with her. He shakes his head no when asked about it even though he said yes.
Good because on his bachelor season I’ve had the biggest crush on him lol
And you have a crush on someone who has stalking allegations against him?
@@thequeen3834 Are you seriously excusing an abusers behavior?
@@thequeen3834 And you’re probably saying that because he’s cute and white. If he wasn’t white and attractive, you would have a different view. Also, you don’t know if it was a ploy or not. That’s why you shouldn’t have an attraction to someone who hasn’t even addressed the allegations.
@@zaradavis3578 He’s excusing the allegations because he thinks Colton is cute. My goodness that is just so abhorrent.
@@WilliamBrown-vb5ws People have crushes on celebs all the time. Stalking while creepy yes, I don’t think she was ever in actual danger...
Meanwhile people like Adam Levine, Justin Bieber, etc have been physically and mentally abusive to multiple partners and people don’t bat an eye.
Grow up bro. Some things are personality traits. Other times it’s just emotional circumstance. Neither is right. But some grow. Others stay grimey
Sooo happy for Colton. Absolutely no one should be ashamed of their sexuality and who they love. love always wins 🌈❤️
Love and lust are different.
@@Selahsayless Its love.
He wants an emotional connection not just sex.
Matt James will be next. Strong prediction.
No Jesus wins .
Colton hid a tracker on Cassie's car. Colton sent Cassie, her friends, and himself anonymous harassment emails. He's quite a low-life manipulator and liar. Robin Roberts skipped that part. They should not use sexuality as an excuse for criminal behavior.
So basically The Bachelor is wasting everyone's time. Its time to retire the show.
uh.....what
Yes
It’s not 2010, coming out of the closet ain’t a big deal anymore.
That is one of the dumbest things anybody has ever said don’t u know how fucked up the world is coming out was not easy in 2010 and it’s still not easy now.
So ur saying I have a chance?
Seeing a man find genuine peace and happiness in his soul if a beautiful thing.
you can hear the slight hesitation when he says the word "gay."
He looked gay to me from the get go!
i just don’t believe it
We are with you Colton! Being your authentic self is the best for your heart and everyone else's heart around you. And Robin Roberts we love you!!!
Matt is Next...watch
Matt being raised by a single Mom and lacking the ability to identify with a father figure is the story of a lot of gay guys coming up.
How selfish and attention seeking is this generation. So, was he gay the entire time he was on the show? Then why go on the show? Or, did he suddenly become gay after the show? If people can change from being straight to gay, then they aren't born gay. This guy makes a mockery of himself and just shows how sad and desperate people are for attention.
He was always gay just in the closet idiot
I was emotional for him during the entire video. Good for him. Big hugs Colton. We Christians are THE most judgmental community there is. Let God be the judge.
I just finished watching "Coming out Colton" and it made me tear up. He's such a brave person, and his brave action will encourage other people who are suffering from similar issues to make a big step forward. I support you and thank you for sharing your honest story, Colton☺️
Can’t wait for Dave neals reaction to this man o man
Sameeeee
It’ll be out so soon. He is QUICK
It’s already up!
LOL
@@briarcroftlane LOL!
He’s so brave!!! I’m a gay man myself and it takes courage to do this!! He’s a real man!!! So proud and happy for him!!!!
No courage is a firefighter running in a burning building saving a family.
@@Nikki30288 Courage comes in many forms
@@Nikki30288 You don't get to define courage. It's the ability to do something that fightens someone. Don't be such an stupid ass. 🙄
@Sam Lee gay people don’t always realize they’re gay and it’s realize easy to trick yourself into believing that you like a girl
@@AlexRodriguez-kl9qm whattt ?? Gay people don’t always realize they’re gay ?? How if they were born that way 🙄 it’s always something. Just say it’s a choice.
Congratulations Colton! Life gives us many ups and downs. Being your true and authentic self will always lead you to so many more wonderful moments. Never apologize for who you are and be proud to now being openly gay. Apologizing for mistakenly hurting someone is different and good for the soul. Sending you lots of love, strength, courage, happiness and blessings. ❤️
I feel like him going SUPER public with this is another way for him to divert attention from his stalking and restraining order from Cassie.
Yeah something seem to still be off here..Happy he came out. Hopefully when he finally bed with a man, it was everything he expected and more and not just find out he wants to be straight again or realizes he is still straight! No more stunts pulled!!
If it was a stunt he would have come out as BI instead...
no trick im gay he’s being real.
@@johndean4727 not saying he is lying, saying he is only announcing it on good morning america to take the heat off of him hardcore stalking his ex after their breakup. He wants folks to feel sympathy for his sexual identity and forget about the fact that he tormented and stalked his ex.
@Belltown Daisy once again to make folks forget about him going full 'fatal attraction"' on his ex.
Aww it’s hard to accept who you are at times. I’m glad he is able to do that and fully embrace himself.
Don't forget that while he is getting a Netflix series, his ex-girlfriend Cassie is having to relive all the terror and abuse he did to her. I'm glad he's speaking his truth, but it does NOT excuse what he did to her. If he's truly sorry, donate some of that Netflix cash to a domestic abuse recovery center.
fuck he cant wait for the neftlix series
What did he do to her?
You can hear the tremble in his voice. To be able to speak his truth is such a beautiful thing. I've raised my kids to know they can love whoever their heart is drawn to and they don't have to "come out" if they don't want to, just as if they are straight they would just tell me about the person they are interested in they can do that regardless. Taking the fear of "coming out" out of the equation. No matter what I will ALWAYS love and support them!!! I've never understood parents disowning their children for any reason let alone for who they are attracted to and/or love. Just as people have preferences dating heavier set people or super tall people or whatever the attraction is. It's the same thing. You can't help that or change that, it is what it is, that's perfectly fine in my household and I will ALWAYS LOVE AND SUPPORT them NO MATTER WHAT, no matter who they love!!!
Wouldn’t it be amazing if “coming out” were a celebration as opposed to what it is now???
@@emilybear4832 Is it not? He's largely being applauded by the media, other than that he misled the public and went through the show, so... Not like he's being demonized.
OH MY GOD, can you stop with this "his truth" nonsense? There's only THE truth. If he's gay, he's gay. Fine.
"His truth"... The feck does that even mean!?
@@XtremeConditions Do we have our knickers in a bunch?? Sheeeesh
@@emilybear4832 Yes. Because I constantly hear this annoying lefty coded language, and it's becoming the norm. Like using "equity" vs "equality". Very different, but people are none the wiser.
He didn't want to date the girl, he wanted to be the girl.
His story is so relatable... The whole "I will die with this secret" .. I resonate with so much growing up in a religious househole. I thought so much of the same things he did as well. I'm glad he's finally able to come out and be honest with who he is
He didn’t need to go on the bachelor and drag out all those young ladies when he knew what he was would be the opposite of the women signed for . Pretty deceptive .
I came here looking for this comment, total waste of a season . Not only for the women who partook in the show; but us fans too .
Gay or not, It's pretty shitty of him to have lead those girls on when in the back of his mind he knew what he was .
Colton being gay doesn’t stop Colton from being an abuser. You can have empathy for his situation, but let’s not forget what he put Cassie through.
Exactly! That he was not attracted to women makes it even more sinister, like why? Did she find something on his phone
Cassie forgave him though. You people are always looking for something to complain about it's exhausting
Thank you,this idea of using woman and then abusing them to hide your own shame you fee inside No!It is 2021 if he was conflicted about his feelings he should have left her alone,no one expects these types of marriages to work anyway so no one would question it's failure!!!
I understand where he’s coming from. Many gays I know did everything they could not to be gay. I almost ended my life a few times because of it. Sure his actions were bad, but at least he’s not coming out 20 years into his marriage with a woman. If you aren’t gay and closeted, you don’t know how hard it is, you would do anything to not be gay. I probably would have done the same. And he was in college and pro football, so that’s worst!
YOU JUST KNOW hes gonna be welcomed into the gay world with a red carpet, brand deals, endorsement deals, Ryan Murphy writing him a part in American Horror Story just based off his looks nothing more(gus kenworthy).
Gus is also another very attractive man.
True, happy for him but who freaking cares.
@i'm ugly and i'm proud agreed
Gays all over are already spreading their buttcheeks for him. However, as a gay man myself, I do admit he's physically attractive. But the things he's done with Cassie (stalking, forcing attraction, etc.) is a turn-off for me. 🤢
What if he's like this with his new partner? Old habits die hard. Hopefully he's changed now that he's out and free.
GMA you guys are so messed up for giving this man a platform! I hope everyone boycots this show and throws tomatoes outside the office
Colton literally stalked and put a tracking device on Cassie, terrorized her family and he got a restraining order and yet you give him a spotlight for coming out as GAY?
GMA PRODUCERS ARE SICK IN THE HEAD! WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THIS GO GET FIRED PLEASE