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Colton Underwood Faces Online Bullying Amid New Show

2/6/2026

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Colton Underwood has faced online bullying since the January 2026 premiere of The Traitors Season 4.
The harassment intensified after Michael Rapaport's critical remark during a roundtable, despite Underwood being a former Bachelor who came out as gay in 2021.
Peacock urged fans to be respectful.
Underwood described threats and invasive messages about his family.
He notes personal growth over the past six years and his current happiness.

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Story summary

Colton Underwood has faced online bullying since the January 2026 premiere of The Traitors Season 4.
The harassment intensified after Michael Rapaport's critical remark during a roundtable, despite Underwood being a former Bachelor who came out as gay in 2021.
Peacock urged fans to be respectful.
Underwood described threats and invasive messages about his family.
He notes personal growth over the past six years and his current happiness.