Ben Higgins is speaking out.
As we’ve reported, the former Bachelor recently called off his engagement from Lauren Bushnell under suspicious circumstances… then turned around and started a podcast with Ashley Iaconetti shortly after (and no, they’re not dating).
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday to clarify everything that’s going on in this new phase of his life, the Denver resident penned a lengthy message regarding all the “negative comments or indecently hateful words being said about me or my relationship.”
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The 29-year-old wrote alongside an image of him and Ashley in the studio (below):
“I cannot focus on the negative comments or indecently hateful words being said about me or my relationship even though they do sting. I do know great people that I care about deeply that comments and criticisms have affected and as a result I wanted to share my words.”
Read the full statement (below):
Dang!
He’s not going anywhere anytime soon, bbs!
[Image via Nicky Nelson WENN.]