Colton Underwood Is a ‘Gay in Training’ in Netflix’s Coming Out Colton Trailer
Colton Underwood never thought he would come out. “I thought I was going to die with this secret,” the former Bachelor star admits in the just-released trailer for his upcoming Netflix docuseries Coming Out Colton.
Premiering on Friday, Dec. 3, the six-part series chronicles Underwood’s journey of coming out to the people closest to him, while facing his personal demons and learning how to embrace his new life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
The former professional football player says he “didn’t want to be gay,” as he examines how his Christian upbringing conflicts with his personal feelings. He also addresses the pain he caused Cassie Randolph, the “winner” of his season of The Bachelor. Randolph got a restraining order against Underwood in September 2020, alleging that he stalked her, harassed her with text messages, and even planted a tracking device under her car.
Along for the ride is openly gay Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy, who serves as a mentor of sorts to Underwood as he navigates his new reality. Underwood also has candid conversations with various groups within the LGBTQ+ community, including fellow gay footballer Michael Sam.
Hit PLAY on the trailer above for your first look at Coming Out Colton, then drop a comment with your thoughts below. Will you be joining Underwood on his journey?
As a gay man, this rubs me the wrong way. Taking a camera crew to coming out to your family? It just feel like after The Bachelor, a sham relationship, Dancing with the Stars, he just wants the next reality project. Which is fine. But don’t sell this as a genuine act of bravery.
Completely agree. I’m also a gay man and have zero interest in this. He not only gets a platform to go through this experience, with a “guide”/”mentor” (who is also looking to recapture his 15 minutes of fame post-Olympics and a few small acting gigs like American Horror Story) but also gets to talk more about how HE feels about how he emotionally abused his ex-fiance?
It’s disappointing that Netflix created and is promoting yet another toxic show.
Colton wasn’t on DWTS. His “ex” Hannah Brown did win DWTS though.
Yup. To come out and also announce a new reality show “coming out” in the same breath is just all kinds of icky. Too much fame whoring with this one.
And not to mention the stalking and restraining order his ex put out on him too. Of course Netflix gives someone like this a platform.
I am a 47 year old gay man and I respectfully disagree. He is telling his story, having his journey and walking in his truth. It’s his story to tell is it not? It is very likely that Netflix approached him about this based on him being on The Bachelor. But even if he went to them–it doesn’t really matter. This could be boring or all fluff–but, his story could help someone struggling with their own sexuality. As someone who did not come out until the age of 30–it is brave to come out. There is no reason to think it wasn’t genuine.
And I was referring to myself when I said “as someone who did not come out until the age of 30.” It’s just a little sad, that he is still being judged which is usually part of the reason people are afraid to come out. Judgment and being treated differently. Just because he’s a reality “star” doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve grace and compassion.
*BTW, it’s been years mods, can we please have an edit feature?
A camera crew present is a reason to think it was not genuine. His coming out and signing this deal all at once too.
He is not the first and won’t be the last one to tell their story in front of a camera. Farrah Fawcett did it as she had her cancer treatments. Should she be judged too? The man has apologized for the things he did wrong. Should he open up a vein? As a gay man, there are several things that irk me: men in drag, calling each other “girl” or “she” or “bitch”. I don’t allow any of my friends to do that when referring to me but it is big in the gay community. Cameras don’t make it any less genuine for me. If his story helps just one person or keeps them from feeling alone or committing suicide–then it’s a good thing!
what do your list of complaints about men in drag, etc. have to do with this?
Paolo said “as a gay man it rubs him the wrong way.” I was stating that as a gay man it doesn’t rub me the wrong way but I stated the list of things that DO. That’s what it has to do with it. I gave my opinion same as Paolo did and same as you are.
How are these situations similar? Did she sign a deal and got a camera crew to tell her family about the diagnosis on camera? She didn’t time her Cancer to coincide with a deal. Also, Fawcett was a legit star, not someone fame-whopping to extend their fifteen minutes.
It’s similar because she was telling HER story HER way. Colton is telling HIS story HIS way and he’s allowed to do that. If you are so offended by it–don’t watch or write to Netflix with how disappointed you are that they gave him a platform. There are bigger things going on in the world sir. If he is trying to extend his 15 minutes of fame–that’s his prerogative. I mean damn!
I am voicing my dissatisfaction. Right now.
If he doesn’t want to be treated differently, he should go through this very personal period of his life OFF camera. This “reality” experience is going to be so unrealistic and highlights how he is actively signing up to be treated differently. Because he has some name recognition, he gets to be filmed, paid, have a “mentor,” and meet with a number of LGBTQIA individuals? That’s not the experience for anyone else who comes out regardless of age, but he gets it because he was the bachelor. The coming out experience is very personal and unique for everyone. filming it to enhance/repair your own public image opens one up to judgment and also gives a VERY false impression to those watching who may be in the process of coming out themselves or will do so in the future.
Not to mention the fact that we’re watching this whole experience for someone who is a fit, attractive, straight-acting white guy being “mentored” by the same.
Also this is mostly in response to Antwon303, not you. I agree with you.
Don’t care if you agree with me or not. I said what I said. It’s a crying shame that you all walk around here like your **** don’t stink. Colton was pretending to be straight. Colton was on a reality show. Colton stalked his ex gf and also owned it and apologized for all of it. It’s mindsets and judgments like this that cause gay people to struggle, be afraid and contemplate suicide. None of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Boycott the show. He’s not the first person to tell his story on camera. How else would other people who probably never heard of him will get to see/experience it? There are probably many people dealing with what he dealt with. He has a right to tell his story same as anyone else…despite your petty judgments.
I’ve seen some clips of the show and he seems to be going through genuine emotional moments and real catharsis. I really hope people will watch before judging. It’s a journey of self-discovery and he appears quite present in that journey — and that’s all that can be expected.
DL, it’s far too late for that. They are already judging him which would be funny if it were not so sad. The damn thing hasn’t even aired yet and they are quick to say that he is: 1. Trying to stretch his 15 mins of fame 2. Stalked his ex 3. Lied to everyone 4. Telling his family/friends on camera. All of which is his damn business to do. As a gay man who could not face the truth or walk in it–I applaud the courage–yes courage it took for him to do this.
He criminally stalked his ex-girlfriend. I am glad for him that he has had a journey of self-discovery but that does not in any way excuse his abusive behavior. Toxic, mentally abusive people do not deserve a platform to profit off of and clear their reputation. There are MANY gay people who didn’t need to put trackers on their exes cars and peer in their window and instead are genuinely good people that could have been provided this platform instead.
Ding, ding, ding!
It almost reads as though Antwon303 is Colton. So many red flags.
I have confidence there are 30+ gay men out there who are not nearly as problematic who could have been the subject of the series.
And personally, while I agree it could get great if the show helps at least one gay person struggling I wouldn’t trade that for the thousands of women and domestic abuse victims he will be triggering.
Cannot agree more. I’m a bit older than you, and while have been mostly out, didn’t fully accept myself due to various reasons/traumas. Colton’s story has already been a help to me. I look forward to seeing more of his journey, even if it is a bit glossy.
Thank you for sharing that Rob! Seeing someone else’s story can be helpful and give a person(s) courage to be themselves!
I’ll give this one episode but it’s reminding me a lot (and not in a good way) of the Caitlin Jenner series which basically consisted of a group of network-approved trans she’d never met lecturing Caitlin on trans issues and telling her to be herself yet being outraged if Caitlin had an opinion of her own and refused to think and act just like them. The only difference between that show and this one is that this one has a group of network-approved gays he’d never met lecturing Colton on gay issues and no doubt telling him to be himself yet being outraged if Colton has an opinion of his own and refuses to think and act just like them (basic WeHo trash).
The fact that the producers of these shows think there’s only one way to be if you’re a minority is so patronizing and destructive.
I am not sure why there is such interest with this guy. He went oh A dating game show to get some degree of fame, playing straight while denying and betraying the gay community and toying with young women who were looking for a partner. Now he has a ‘reality’ show about coming out when he has been quietly out for years
Friendly reminder that Colton stalked his ex-girlfriend…he literally put a tracking device on her car. I’m so disgusted with Netflix for giving him a platform, particularly as someone who’s been stalked. Please don’t normalize this person.
Did you watch the trailer? It’s addressed at least twice. The stalking incident shouldn’t be forgotten, but he also doesn’t deserve to be remembered for his worst mistake. There’s worse problems in the world.
Well said RJ!
You seem confused: intentionally causing trauma and committing illegal behavior isn’t a mistake. It’s an active choice.
Forgetting to take out the trash on pick up day is a mistake.
Sorry you take domestic abuse issues so lightly.
This was a choice he made as a fully grown adult. In fact, it was multiple choices he made seeing how he harassed her via text, went out to buy a tracker, went to where her car was, placed the tracker on the car, then looked at the data. He absolutely deserves to be remembered for being a threat to a woman’s safety.
I think he has the right to come out however he chooses, but like most reality TV, it’s scripted to a considerable degree. I doubt he actually “came out” with a TV crew in tow. They likely already knew. Most reality TV comes across tasteless, that’s the genre, but that’s a personal choice for those seeking their version of fame.
… I mean, I think it’s obvious he wasn’t looking for his mate on the bachelor. It’s more pretend tv than actual reality.
What is going on with exploiting these topics? I know TV wants to reflect society but all the exploitation has made these topics more cartoonish! I was enjoying The Equalizer and I guess the writers said hey we must meet the CBS quota so let’s make Aunt Vi gay..wait previously gay..no gay in retirement..no gay in denial..no let “worst kept secret” Latifah counsel her on being in denial!!! Hahaha
I have no problem with him telling his story and if you don’t want to watch you don’t have to. I don’t want to watch him because I think he’s boring.
How is he supposed to be a football player and be gay? The guy never even played in an NFL game, he was on the practice squad.
This comment reads like you’re suggesting there can’t be gay football players…?
Everyone knows what Lynn was getting at. Michael Sam was only interested in being gay and promoting that. He was a substandard player and ruined both chances he had to be a legit football player (he was only chosen for the publicity value and because Oprah pushed it). All he was interested in was the self-promotion with cameras following him around all the time. Never the game.
There are actual gay footballer players who play professionally and do it well. Why waste time on the likes of Michael Sam instead?
I’m interested in this story in the sense I find this guy to be so obviously shady and opportunistic. He knew he was gay before he went on The Bachelor. He wasted those women’s time including that woman he was engaged to. I’m sure she had suspicions or he was acting some kind of strange to make her be resistant to him which led to him turning stalker on her. I find it so funny that this guy was touting how he was a virgin because this means something different now that we know he’s gay. I doubt he meant virgin with zero sexual experience, obviously he meant that he had never had penetrative sex with a woman. So this was more mind games from this attention sloot. What a guy. Being gay or scared or in denial isn’t an excuse for anything he’s done.
Congratulations Colton underwood. You did it you redeem yourself from the bachelor. You prove your herasrassing didn’t reach criminal levels. By going on the bachelor while you knew you were gay and choosing not to tell them. You were hated. But calling your ex and tracking her car you got painted as evil. But you prove what you were calling about was not about her but how you wanted to cash out on everything. And she drop the charges. And by competing on beyond the edge and earning $42,000 for chartie you made up for selling out. It may have took 2 years but you made up for the mess you made for yourself and life should go back to normal for you now.