Bachelorette Star Accused Of Faking Gender Transition For Attention, Says “Most Are Just Jealous” Of Looks

A former Bachelorette star is being accused of trying to fool fans for attention by claiming she’s transgender.

Josh Seiter announced to her audience that she was transitioning after decades of projecting the image of a “strong, masculine son and brother” to the world.

She said she no longer wanted to hide her true self. However, fans were quick to say that she was faking the transition for attention.

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Former Bachelorette star Josh Seiter was accused of faking a gender transition for attention
"I have struggled with my gender identity for as long as I can remember," she wrote in an open letter in May
The reality TV star also faced backlash for not changing her Instagram username and was questioned for keeping her facial hair

“I have struggled with my gender identity – and resulting feelings of guilt and shame – for as long as I can remember,” the 37-year-old wrote in an open letter posted on May 20.

Josh Seiter said she’s tired of projecting the image of a “strong, masculine son and brother” and no longer wants to hide her true self

Bachelorette Star Accused Of Faking Gender Transition For Attention, Says “Most Are Just Jealous” Of Looks

Image credits: Josh Seiter / Instagram

“I spent the last three decades trying to keep this side of me private. I felt I had no choice, given my upbringing in a strictly religious, conservative family,” she added.

While some fans were supportive, others berated the Chicago native and said she was simply pretending.

“Is this a social media experiment?” one asked.

“I think you are really bored and unhappy person just seeking for attention. You dont stick with anything and when people lose interest in you,you came up with something new.. I really dont know why I am following you anymore,” said another comment.

The former Bachelorette star said she wanted to keep her facial and body hair and added that everyone’s transition journey looks different

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“You have to be trolling us,” one quipped, while another said, “Stop trying so hard. Just be yourself and stop mocking actual trans people. Wearing makeup and putting on a wig ain’t gonna cut it, bro.”

Some defended The Bachelorette alum, with one saying, “Transitioning isn’t easy, but seeing you this happy is. Keep going. You’ve got this. Love you J.”

“You do what makes you comfortable. You don’t need to explain YOUR decisions to ANYBODY!! This is your journey and your body. Everyone else needs to mind their business!!” another said.

In one clip, the content creator said Josh was their “dead name.” However, the reality TV star’s username is currently still Josh Seiter.

She said she is keeping her username of Josh Seiter and felt it was “super dictatorial” that people would ask her to change it

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A post shared by Josh Seiter (@josh_seiter_official)

People eventually began questioning why she hadn’t changed her username to the new name she picked for herself.

“I’m not changing my username at this time, but may eventually. The reasons for this are personal and frankly, no one’s business,” she wrote in the comments section. “So please stop demanding I change it. It’s super dictatorial and weird. I’ll do things on my own time, in my own way, especially as [it] concerns my body, my name, and my identity. Thanks!”

Following all the hate comments accusing her of trolling her audience, The Bachelorette star released a statement in her defense.

“I am getting lots of hate from the LGBTQ community and people that [fancy] themselves gatekeepers — despite them preaching about love, tolerance and acceptance,” she told the Daily Mail. “I find it ironic that a movement that values freedom and charting our own unique path is also one of the most judgmental. I’ve actually found a lot more support from my conservative friends than my so-called liberal friends.”

While addressing the hate, the 37-year-old said, “I think most are just jealous that I am a beautiful trans woman”

Bachelorette Star Accused Of Faking Gender Transition For Attention, Says “Most Are Just Jealous” Of Looks

Image credits: Josh Seiter / Instagram

She also said the hate stems from people being jealous of her looks.

“I think most are just jealous that I am a beautiful trans woman. I noticed I look better than most of the trans women hating on me in my DMs and comments, so I think the hate is just jealousy disguised as concern,” she added. “It’s sad my transition has so many people up in arms.”

The 37-year-old was at the center of a controversial death hoax last year. Reports of her passing circulated after a death announcement was made on her Instagram page. She later clarified that she was alive and well, blaming the death announcement on her account being hacked.

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Hphizzle 5 months ago

I feel like it’s a real life “child who cried wolf”. Reality tv, then death announcement, then a transition with only outwardly, cosmetic changes. She may very well be on her way to becoming who she feels she is, but I hope she understands why there is so much doubt.

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KYLE 5 months ago

Considering how many shirtless selfies you can find, it's odd how Josh is covering the chest, when literally nothing has physically changed. Strange the thought process is 'covering my hairy pecs w/ a lace napkin makes me a woman.'

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 months ago

If they feel that they have always been in the wrong body physiologically, then, yes, even the simple act of covering the chest area with clothing can help them feel less gender dysphoria. If you notice, in all of J's instagram posts post-announcement, they are covering their chest (except when showing screenshots/photos of them before their announcement as a comparison.)

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Faminerst Anstemal 5 months ago

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Aidan Pite 5 months ago

So as a trans man I know other trans men, and a lot of us aren't surgically transitioned for various personal reasons. I know guys with full-on beards that still have their breasts. And I'm not talking little a-cup man-tits, I'm talking massive hairy C-cup man-boobs. Your level of transition has no bearing on your identity. That being said... that line about "I noticed I look better than most of the trans women hating on me in my DMs and comments, so I think the hate is just jealousy disguised as concern" is either just an absolutely tone-deaf dig at people she's mad at, or a very intentional insult to generate controversy around them because 'all press is good press, right?' Though if they are in fact doing this as a 'bit', then I just have to ask... what is the endgame? Do all this and then... what? I am seriously hoping that this really is her truth, and not some conservative 'stunt' where they 'de-transition' and then go on about how 'easy' it was to 'pretend to be a woman'.

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 months ago

You can be a man who identifies as a man, but likes to dress entirely in what would be considered "women's" clothing, wear makeup, have long hair (or wear long wigs), etc. and still be considered a man if you identify as such. But if you feel that you were born into the wrongly-"gendered" body (which also includes people who are non-binary, gender-neutral, and genderfluid) then if you consider yourself (as an example for this situation) a woman, and you live your life as such, even if you DON'T wear women's clothing, or grow your hair out long, or undergo gender-affirming surgery - then I will consider you a woman if that is how you consider yourself. If you prefer female pronouns, I will use them, even if you still look as J does "right now" in the above photos. If you wish me to use a different name, then I will do so. It is a simple matter of respect for a fellow human being, who happens to feel uncomfortable in the body they were born in.

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Sky Render 5 months ago

It's no different than it is for cis people: your gender is what it is and has nothing much to do with the things you wear, the stuff you enjoy, etc. The main defining factor is which social in-group you relate to best. Which is a big reason why "autigender" is a thing, as the main in-group most autistic people relate to are other autistic people.

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Hphizzle 5 months ago

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Bachelorette Star Accused Of Faking Gender Transition For Attention, Says “Most Are Just Jealous” Of Looks

Josh Seiter said she’s tired of projecting the image of a “strong, masculine son and brother” and no longer wants to hide her true self

The former Bachelorette star said she wanted to keep her facial and body hair and added that everyone’s transition journey looks different

She said she is keeping her username of Josh Seiter and felt it was “super dictatorial” that people would ask her to change it

While addressing the hate, the 37-year-old said, “I think most are just jealous that I am a beautiful trans woman”

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