Colton Underwoodhas a little advice forThe Bachelorfranchise after his own experiences on the show.While appearing onWatch What Happens LiveMonday to chat with hostAndy Cohen, a fan asked the 30-year-old, “In your opinion, what is the number one thing that theBachelorfranchise could improve upon?“Underwood then responded with a suggestion about what happensafterthe cameras stop rolling.“I think listening to its former leads and listening to its contestants and also providing help for them when they need it after the show,” he said. “Because they really come in and change your life and then sort of throw you to the wolves. So, that would be my advice.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Underwood has personally experienced a lot of major life changes since leavingThe Bachelor.He led season 23 of the ABC dating show in 2019. He was dubbed the so-called “virgin Bachelor,” and virginity became a frequent talking point throughout his season. Underwood ultimately gave his final rose to contestantCassie Randolph, though they didn’t get engaged. They dated untilannouncing their splitin May 2020.Months after the announcement, in September of that year, Randolph filed a restraining order against Underwood, alleging that he placeda tracking device on her vehicleand that he had showed up to both her L.A. apartment and her parents' house in Huntington Beach unannounced.Colton Underwood.JC Olivera/WireImageIn November 2020, Randolphdropped the restraining order against Underwood. In a statement to PEOPLE at the time, Underwood said the two “were able to reach a private agreement.“Months later in April 2021, Underwood came out as gay during a sit-down interview withRobin Robertsthat aired onGood Morning America.During the personal conversation, titled “Colton Underwood: In His Own Words,” Underwood said he"came to terms” with his sexualityafter being in a “dark” place in his personal life where he detailed previous suicidal thoughts.“I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long time, and I’m gay. And I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it,” the reality star said at the time. “The next step in all of this was letting people know. I’m still nervous. It’s been a journey, for sure.““I’m emotional, but in such a good, happy, positive way,” he added. “I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been in my life, and that means the world to me.“Colton Underwood.Jon Kopaloff/GettyWant to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Underwood revealed he was in arelationshipwithJordan C. Brownlast summer, and PEOPLE broke the news of theirengagementon Feb. 28.“After my birthday, Jordan and I went to Big Sur for a weekend getaway to decompress and relax in nature,” Underwood told PEOPLE. “I couldn’t have pictured a more beautiful place to celebrate an amazing milestone in my life and relationship.““I’m extremely happy! 2021 was the most transformative year of my life,” he continued. “Starting 2022 off with my best friend, teammate and now fiancé is something I never thought was going to be possible.”
Colton Underwoodhas a little advice forThe Bachelorfranchise after his own experiences on the show.
While appearing onWatch What Happens LiveMonday to chat with hostAndy Cohen, a fan asked the 30-year-old, “In your opinion, what is the number one thing that theBachelorfranchise could improve upon?”
Underwood then responded with a suggestion about what happensafterthe cameras stop rolling.
“I think listening to its former leads and listening to its contestants and also providing help for them when they need it after the show,” he said. “Because they really come in and change your life and then sort of throw you to the wolves. So, that would be my advice.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Underwood has personally experienced a lot of major life changes since leavingThe Bachelor.
He led season 23 of the ABC dating show in 2019. He was dubbed the so-called “virgin Bachelor,” and virginity became a frequent talking point throughout his season. Underwood ultimately gave his final rose to contestantCassie Randolph, though they didn’t get engaged. They dated untilannouncing their splitin May 2020.
Months after the announcement, in September of that year, Randolph filed a restraining order against Underwood, alleging that he placeda tracking device on her vehicleand that he had showed up to both her L.A. apartment and her parents' house in Huntington Beach unannounced.
Colton Underwood.JC Olivera/WireImage
In November 2020, Randolphdropped the restraining order against Underwood. In a statement to PEOPLE at the time, Underwood said the two “were able to reach a private agreement.”
Months later in April 2021, Underwood came out as gay during a sit-down interview withRobin Robertsthat aired onGood Morning America.
During the personal conversation, titled “Colton Underwood: In His Own Words,” Underwood said he"came to terms” with his sexualityafter being in a “dark” place in his personal life where he detailed previous suicidal thoughts.
“I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long time, and I’m gay. And I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it,” the reality star said at the time. “The next step in all of this was letting people know. I’m still nervous. It’s been a journey, for sure.”
“I’m emotional, but in such a good, happy, positive way,” he added. “I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been in my life, and that means the world to me.”
Colton Underwood.Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Underwood revealed he was in arelationshipwithJordan C. Brownlast summer, and PEOPLE broke the news of theirengagementon Feb. 28.
“After my birthday, Jordan and I went to Big Sur for a weekend getaway to decompress and relax in nature,” Underwood told PEOPLE. “I couldn’t have pictured a more beautiful place to celebrate an amazing milestone in my life and relationship.”
“I’m extremely happy! 2021 was the most transformative year of my life,” he continued. “Starting 2022 off with my best friend, teammate and now fiancé is something I never thought was going to be possible.”
source: people.com
