Bachelor in Paradise’s Demi Burnett Fires Again at Haters After Coming Out as Queer

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Demi Burnett will not let a couple of critics stand get in the best way of her journey to discovering love. 

A sneak peek on the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise revealed Demi truly embarks on a relationship with one other girl, in what’s going to mark the truth TV franchise’s first same-sex romance. Whereas Demi isn’t technically the primary overtly queer contestant (that title goes to Jaimi King of Bachelor in Paradise Season four), she’s already being compelled to tackle web trolls. 

The 24-year-old reposted a number of derogatory messages she’s acquired since popping out a “queer queen” on social media, together with these from people who say they plan to boycott this season of BiP due to her sexuality. 

“The second you described the connection as disgusting is the second you claimed your self as homophobic,” Demi tweeted in response to 1 hater. And for suggesting ABC ought to set up separate competitions for members of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Demi had this to say: 

“I do know you are making an attempt to imply properly, nevertheless, the aim is for the LGBTQ+ neighborhood to not be considered as separate,” the star wrote. “Saying they want a ‘rainbow Bachelor’ is a bit homophobic. We’re all people. Segregation primarily based on sexuality must die. Coexist motha f–ka.”

Demi, who first competed on Colton Underwood‘s season of The Bachelor, did say that regardless of the negativity, the help she’s felt from her followers “drowned out all of the hate.”

Within the Bachelor in Paradise teaser, Demi is seen making out with an unidentified girl earlier than telling the digicam, “I do know that I like this lady. I am simply so pleased that I discovered her, and I can undoubtedly image being along with her for the remainder of my life.”

Solely time will inform how Demi’s love story unfolds!

Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays staring Aug. 5 at eight p.m. on ABC.