Colton Underwood Thought Ex Cassie Randolph 'Could Make' Him 'Straight': 'I Didn't Want to Let It Go'

Photo: Jim Wright Colton Underwoodis looking towards the future — and owning up to his past. “I’ve gone through so many twists and turns to get to where I am now,” the former Bachelor, 29, tells PEOPLE. “I’m a much healthier and better version of myself. But I’m still learning. And I’m still growing,” says Underwood, who came out as gay earlier this year. Underwood dated hisBachelorpick Randolph, 26, for over a year before theysplitin May 2020.

Colton Underwood Threatens to Leave 'The Bachelor' as He Runs Off Set in First Trailer

And the battle to become Mrs.Colton Underwoodbegins! “Colton looks so hot I plan on rubbing oil all over his body,” one contestant says excitedly. “He is literally like a chiseled god to me,” another contestant screams. While things between Underwood and his potential suitors seem to start off pretty steamy, fans are quickly reminded that the bachelor is a virgin. BachelorhostChris Harrisonalso addresses Underwood’s virginity, saying, “You could lose your virginity this week,” before Underwood responds: “Sexual intimacy is a big part of any relationship.

Colton Underwood's College Football Coach and Teammates React to Him Coming Out as Gay: 'Couldn't Be Happier'

Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Colton Underwoodis continuing to receive support after hecame out as gayon Wednesday. On Thursday, his college football coach and several of his former teammates from Illinois State University conveyed their praise for theBachelorstar, 29, toUSA Today. “Everyone knows him as this popular guy,” Illinois State coach Brock Spack said. “He was a poster child for doing everything right on the football field and in training. He was one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached as both a student and an athlete.

Colton Underwood's Dad Says He 'Would Have Preferred' His Son Come Out to Family Off-Camera

Photo: Courtesy of Netflix There are some momentsColton Underwood’sdad wishes had gone differently. Ahead of the release of Colton’s upcoming Netflix docuseriesComing Out Colton, his father, Scott Underwood, opened up about the moment his son came out to him on camera, saying he wishes the intimate conversation had been kept private. “I’m not saying I’m upset about it, but I would have preferred it had been done differently,” Scott told theNew York Times.

Colton Underwood's Grandma Helps Him Swipe on Tinder: 'We All Need a Nana in Our Lives'

Photo: Colton Underwood/instagramColton Underwoodis stepping into the world of online dating with some help from a very special someone!The formerBachelorstar, 29,shared a video to Instagramon Friday of himself swiping through Tinder, getting feedback from a special someone in his life: his grandma!“Um, kinda, he looks happy,” Underwood’s grandma said of one potential match before warning her grandson, “I can’t go that fast if you want a true assessment.“Underwood’s grandma swiped left on several people as the pair giggled together — though she did say “maybe” to one.