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‘Bachelorette’ contestants under fire for transphobic comments

two suitors have been slammed on social media for questionnaire answers

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(‘The Bachelorette’ contestant Bryce Powers. Photo Craig Sjodin/ABC)

“The Bachelorette” contestants haven’t introduced themselves on TV yet, but two suitors are already stirring controversy for comments that have been slammed as transphobic.

ABC.com has uploaded the biographies and questionnaires of the 31 contestants vying for the heart of bachelorette Rachel Lindsay. Contestant Bryce Powers answered the question, “What’s your biggest date fear?” by replying, “The chick is actually a dude.”

The comment was offensive for some people who took to social media to blast the contestant.

“This comment does not reflect the views of ABC, Warner Horizon or bachelorette Rachel Lindsay,” an ABC spokesperson told The Wrap.

The offending comment has been removed from Powers’ bio on ABC.com.

Contestant Lucas’ questionnaire also included a controversial comment. When asked who he would have dinner with dead or alive, he responded, “Dead: Bruce Jenner, Alive: Caitlyn Jenner …. Would be a very interesting convo.”

Refinery29’s R.A. Farley writes that the comment is harmful to the transgender community.

“…but the fact remains that A. Lucas considers Bruce Jenner to be dead, which implies that Caitlyn Jenner killed her cisgendered persona and B. Lucas is fetishizing the experience of a trans woman. I’d like to think that Lucas wants to talk to Caitlyn Jenner in an effort to understand the trans experience. But I can’t help but think that’s not the case,” Farley writes.

Lucas’ comment has not been removed.

“The Bachelorette” premieres Monday at 9 p.m. on ABC.

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This John Waters interview has been edited for readability — but perhaps not human decency

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John Waters in 2022. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

By WESLEY CASE | At 80 years old, John Waters is still the ideal dinner guest — incisively sharp, quick-witted and funny as hell.

The chic Baltimore native proved it again and again in a recent Zoom interview, calling from his summer home in Provincetown, Mass.

The occasion was the Blu-ray releases of two of his movies — the 1977 dark comedy “Desperate Living” and his enduring 1988 musical “Hairspray” — on June 23 by the Criterion Collection, which publishes restorations of films it deems culturally important. The Criterion stamp of approval has become the gold standard among cinephiles.

“It’s like getting an award,” said Waters, who wrote and directed both films.

The rest of this article can be read on the Baltimore Banner’s website.

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PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier

Seventh annual LGBTQ celebration held at The Wharf DC

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The Washington Blade's Pride on the Pier was held on Saturday, June 13. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The Washington Blade held the seventh annual Pride on the Pier at The Wharf DC on Saturday, June 13.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Lost River Pride

LGBTQ celebration held in rural West Virginia

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Singer/songwriter Tom Goss performs at Lost River Pride on Saturday, June 13. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Lost River Pride Festival was held on the scenic grounds of the Lost River Farmers Market in Lost City, W.Va. on Saturday, June 13. Headliner Tom Goss performed at the festival and gave a second performance at the nearby Guesthouse Lost River.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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