Netflix 'Coming Out Colton': 5 things about Colton Underwood's six-part series

In a six-part series, the former footballer and 'The Bachelor' star opens up about his life and sexuality
UPDATED DEC 2, 2021
Colton Underwood in 'Coming Out Colton' (Caleb Alvarado/Netflix © 2021)
Colton Underwood in 'Coming Out Colton' (Caleb Alvarado/Netflix © 2021)

Unfortunately, opening up about one's sexuality is not the easiest thing to do, despite the day and age we live in. For celebrities and people who live their lives under the spotlight certainly feel the pressure in these situations. However, regardless of who you choose to love, no one should have to live their life inauthentically.

For Colton Underwood, the reality star's run on 'The Bachelor' meant he was ready to find the woman of his dreams and settle down. However, the world soon learnt that Underwood was gay, when he came out earlier this year. It was not an easy journey for him, as he was being blackmailed and truly hit a hard time in his life. However, now, he is ready to embrace his past and looks forward to his future, in the Netflix series, 'Coming Out Colton'. If you're looking for other docuseries, you might want to check out titles such as 'Adrienne', 'Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean' and 'Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary'. 

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When does 'Coming Out Colton' release, and where can you watch it

'Coming Out Colton' premieres on December 3, 2021 on Netflix.



 

Who stars in 'Coming Out Colton'

Colton Underwood
Born on January 26, 1992, to Scott and Donna Underwood. Colton Underwood is a reality television personality and former professional football player. Both his parents were star athletes, having played for  Illinois State University -- his father played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds, and his mother played volleyball. Underwood was signed by the San Diego Chargers and was on the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. He then went on to star on Season 14 of 'The Bachelorette' with Becca Kufrin where he placed fourth. He then became the lead for Season 23 of 'The Bachelor'. Underwood gave the final rose to Cassie Randolph, however, no proposal followed. The pair dated for a year before calling it quits. They broke up in May 2020, and a year later, Underwood came out as gay in April 2021. 



 

What is 'Coming Out Colton' all about

As per the Netflix synopsis -- "Former professional football player and star of THE BACHELOR Colton Underwood embarks on a journey of self-discovery coming out as a gay man, including addressing his past and embracing his place in the LGBTQ community."

Producer

Underwood also serves as the executive producer of the six-part series. 

Trailer

You can check out the trailer for 'Coming Out Colton' here!



 

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