WARNING: This post contains spoilers from Monday’s episodeofThe Bachelor.It wouldn’t be aBachelorseason without some controversy —– and this time, it’s all aboutVictoria Fuller.The 26-year-old has been a frontrunner to winPeter Weber‘s heart. But now, Fuller is shrouded in controversy due to details about her past that have recently come to light.Given herpast relationship with a country music singerandinvolvement in an offensive slogan ad, Fuller is likely to keep fans talking all season long.Here is everything you need to know aboutThe Bachelor‘s latest headline-making contestant.She’s from Virginia.Fuller has lived in Virginia Beach her entire life, according to herABC bio, and is “very tied to her local community.”ABCAnd she’s not the only southern belle from this season:Madison Prewettcalls Auburn, Alabama home, whileHannah Anne Slusshails from Knoxville, Tennessee.She works in medical sales.Fuller states in both her ABC andInstagram biosthat she works in medical sales. According toHollywood Life, her now-deleted LinkedIn page said that she used to work at TEKsystems, which is based in New York City.She also works part-time at a yoga studio, per her ABC bio.She’s a college graduate.According to Hollywood Life, Fuller graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a degree in Economics in 2015. She also says in her Instagram bio that she’s currently working to obtain an M.A in Economics.John Fleenor/ABCShe can be shy.Fuller has admitted on the ABC dating series that she struggles with feeling confident. During the show’s second episode,she broke down to Weberabout walking the runway in a Revolve fashion show.“I don’t know if I’m made out for this,” she told him. “I like you, I do, but I just don’t know if it’s worth my mental health. I see you making connections with people who are so different from me. … I just feel like there’s so many other girls here. I don’t know how to catch your attention.”However, Weber encouraged her to stick it out, and after her impressive showing on the runway, he chose to give the group date rose to her.Victoria Fuller.Eric McCandless/ABCShe also says in her ABC bio that “it’s hard for her to know someone likes her unless they are expressing it to her verbally.”She dated country star Chase Rice.Fans discovered during last week’s episode that Fuller previously dated country singerChase Riceafter he performed during Fuller and Weber’s one-on-one date.Fuller decided not to immediately tell Weber out of fear that it would “ruin the moment,” so the two danced and kissed throughout a painfully awkward performance. She did eventually break the news to Weber, who thanked her for being honest after recovering from the shock.Rice said on theFitz in the Morningradio showlast week that he and Fuller spent one night together in North Carolina prior to the award encounter and believed he was going on the reality show only to promote his music.ABC; Michael Loccisano/Getty“We spent a night together in Charlotte, she’s a cool chick, from what I know of her,” he said. “You know, I got no problem with her. I got no problem with him. You know, I knew she was going on the show.”She’s been linked to an offensive slogan.On Monday’s episode, Fullerwon a group date challengeto appear onCosmopolitanmagazine’s March digital cover. But after the episode aired, editor-in-chief Jessica Pels announcedthe cover would not be runningdue to Fuller’s alleged involvement in a clothing brand that featured the words “White Lives Matter.”Fuller had once modeled for a “Marlin Lives Matter” ad campaign and wore clothing featuring the slogan “White Lives Matter.”“Unequivocally, the White Lives Matter movement does not reflect the values of theCosmobrand,” Pels shared in a letter from the editor published online.“We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and any cause that fights to end injustices for people of color,” she added.Maarten de Boer/ABCThe modeling was reportedly affiliated with the White Marlin Marina, which has been using the phrases “White Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” to promote the conservation of certain types of fish, namely white marlin,USA Todayreportedback in 2016.The shirts’ designer, George Lamplugh, told the outlet at the time that “any person who sees the shirt and sees that flag will know what it’s for.”ABC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on theCosmocover. Fuller has not publicly commented on the modeling campaign.How do you feel about Victoria Fuller? Share your thoughts inPEOPLE’s exclusive new Facebook groupforBachelorNation’s most die-hard fans.The Bachelorcontinues with a new two-hour episode on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
WARNING: This post contains spoilers from Monday’s episodeofThe Bachelor.
It wouldn’t be aBachelorseason without some controversy —– and this time, it’s all aboutVictoria Fuller.
The 26-year-old has been a frontrunner to winPeter Weber‘s heart. But now, Fuller is shrouded in controversy due to details about her past that have recently come to light.
Given herpast relationship with a country music singerandinvolvement in an offensive slogan ad, Fuller is likely to keep fans talking all season long.
Here is everything you need to know aboutThe Bachelor‘s latest headline-making contestant.
She’s from Virginia.
Fuller has lived in Virginia Beach her entire life, according to herABC bio, and is “very tied to her local community.”
ABC
And she’s not the only southern belle from this season:Madison Prewettcalls Auburn, Alabama home, whileHannah Anne Slusshails from Knoxville, Tennessee.
She works in medical sales.
Fuller states in both her ABC andInstagram biosthat she works in medical sales. According toHollywood Life, her now-deleted LinkedIn page said that she used to work at TEKsystems, which is based in New York City.
She also works part-time at a yoga studio, per her ABC bio.
She’s a college graduate.
According to Hollywood Life, Fuller graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a degree in Economics in 2015. She also says in her Instagram bio that she’s currently working to obtain an M.A in Economics.
John Fleenor/ABC
She can be shy.
Fuller has admitted on the ABC dating series that she struggles with feeling confident. During the show’s second episode,she broke down to Weberabout walking the runway in a Revolve fashion show.
“I don’t know if I’m made out for this,” she told him. “I like you, I do, but I just don’t know if it’s worth my mental health. I see you making connections with people who are so different from me. … I just feel like there’s so many other girls here. I don’t know how to catch your attention.”
However, Weber encouraged her to stick it out, and after her impressive showing on the runway, he chose to give the group date rose to her.
Victoria Fuller.Eric McCandless/ABC
She also says in her ABC bio that “it’s hard for her to know someone likes her unless they are expressing it to her verbally.”
She dated country star Chase Rice.
Fans discovered during last week’s episode that Fuller previously dated country singerChase Riceafter he performed during Fuller and Weber’s one-on-one date.
Fuller decided not to immediately tell Weber out of fear that it would “ruin the moment,” so the two danced and kissed throughout a painfully awkward performance. She did eventually break the news to Weber, who thanked her for being honest after recovering from the shock.
Rice said on theFitz in the Morningradio showlast week that he and Fuller spent one night together in North Carolina prior to the award encounter and believed he was going on the reality show only to promote his music.
ABC; Michael Loccisano/Getty
“We spent a night together in Charlotte, she’s a cool chick, from what I know of her,” he said. “You know, I got no problem with her. I got no problem with him. You know, I knew she was going on the show.”
She’s been linked to an offensive slogan.
On Monday’s episode, Fullerwon a group date challengeto appear onCosmopolitanmagazine’s March digital cover. But after the episode aired, editor-in-chief Jessica Pels announcedthe cover would not be runningdue to Fuller’s alleged involvement in a clothing brand that featured the words “White Lives Matter.”
Fuller had once modeled for a “Marlin Lives Matter” ad campaign and wore clothing featuring the slogan “White Lives Matter.”
“Unequivocally, the White Lives Matter movement does not reflect the values of theCosmobrand,” Pels shared in a letter from the editor published online.
“We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and any cause that fights to end injustices for people of color,” she added.
Maarten de Boer/ABC
The modeling was reportedly affiliated with the White Marlin Marina, which has been using the phrases “White Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” to promote the conservation of certain types of fish, namely white marlin,USA Todayreportedback in 2016.
The shirts’ designer, George Lamplugh, told the outlet at the time that “any person who sees the shirt and sees that flag will know what it’s for.”
ABC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on theCosmocover. Fuller has not publicly commented on the modeling campaign.
How do you feel about Victoria Fuller? Share your thoughts inPEOPLE’s exclusive new Facebook groupforBachelorNation’s most die-hard fans.
The Bachelorcontinues with a new two-hour episode on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
