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Bachelor contestant Sydney Gordon receives hurtful messages, addresses online bullying

Sydney Gordon addressed hurtful messages after her elimination on The Bachelor.

In the world of reality television, emotions run high and drama often takes center stage. The recent season of The Bachelor was no exception, as contestant Sydney Gordon found herself embroiled in a heated clash with fellow contestant Maria Georgas. However, what followed Sydney's elimination from the show was an onslaught of hurtful and abusive messages from online trolls.

Taking to Instagram, Sydney shared an emotional video in which she addressed the response she had received since the season premiered. She revealed that she had been subjected to a slew of derogatory comments, including being labeled a 'f–king bitch' and a 'skank.' Sydney explained that these hurtful messages have taken a toll on her mental well-being, bringing back insecurities she had worked hard to overcome. She bravely opened up about the impact such comments can have, even stating that she had been told she would be 'better off dead.'

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