Victoria Larson claims she was manipulated as a villain

Victoria Larson, a former contestant on The Bachelor, claims she was manipulated into a villain role during her season in 2021. In a TikTok video, she stated that her portrayal led to death threats and hate mail for two years. Larson expressed disappointment that fellow contestants did not support her publicly. She described her experience on the show as the "worst" of her life but acknowledged that there are more significant issues in the world. Previously, Larson had mentioned her actions were meant to be entertaining. She has since reflected on the negative impact of her portrayal and the bullying she faced from viewers.