ABC Apologizes for 'Bachelorette' Transphobic Remark

ABC Apologizes for 'Bachelorette' Transphobic Remark

Season 13 of The Bachelorette hasn’t even premiered yet and there’s drama. ABC acknowledged contestant Bryce’s now-viral transphobic remark in a statement to The Wrap on Monday, May 22.

“This comment does not reflect the views of ABC, Warner Horizon or bachelorette Rachel Lindsay,” an ABC spokesperson said. “We have removed it from ABC.com.”

As previously reported, when asked his biggest dating fear for his ABC.com bio, the 30-year-old firefighter responded "The chick is actually a dude,” sending the internet into a frenzy.

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Rachel Lindsay has also appeared on The Bachelor.