In a recent interview with The Advocate, former “The Bachelorette” contestant Josh Seiter delved into the perplexing incident surrounding his alleged Instagram hack and a subsequently shared post about his own demise. Seiter, known for his appearance on reality television, found himself in the spotlight again due to the turmoil surrounding his social media presence and an unexpected twist involving his romantic relationship.
The controversy emerged after Seiter and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 contestant Monica Beverly Hillz made their relationship public via Instagram on August 10. Despite their public displays of affection and confirmation from Hillz herself, Seiter asserted to The Advocate that he never dated Hillz, countering earlier reports. The gendered pronoun usage added another layer of complexity, as Hillz is a trans woman who uses she/her pronouns.
Hillz, on the other hand, expressed skepticism about Seiter’s actions, suggesting he faked his own death to garner attention. She contextualized her concern by highlighting the disparities in support shown toward cisgender individuals versus transgender women of color within the LGBTQ community.
As Seiter attempted to elucidate the hack, his explanations appeared to shift. Initially, he attributed his account’s recovery to tech-savvy friends but later indicated the involvement of a family member with programming expertise. While he declined to share their contact information, he noted their reluctance to engage with the media.
Criticism arose when Seiter failed to proactively address the post about his alleged demise. Despite maintaining an active presence on platforms like OnlyFans, he refrained from utilizing these avenues to counter the narrative. He defended his decisions by emphasizing the complexity of situations outsiders cannot fully comprehend.
The incident highlights the intricacies of online identity and LGBTQ relationships in the digital age, prompting discussions within the community about authenticity and responsibility.