Last month, former 'Bachelor' Colton Underwood made headlines by coming out to Robin Roberts in a bombshell “Good Morning America” interview, shattering the heteronormative conventions of ABC’s top-rated reality dating juggernaut franchise. Underwood’s larger spotlight brought attention to the details of his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph who filed a restraining order alleging that he stalked her and placed a tracking device on her car.

In an exclusive interview with Variety, Underwood discusses coming out and addresses his past behavior.