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Demi Burnett’s post about being called a “dumb blonde” has got The Bachelor fans talking. Since Demi Burnett gained prominence when she appeared as a contestant on Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor in 2019, she has managed to hug the headlines for various reasons. Later that year, Demi appeared on season 6 of Bachelor In Paradise, where she made headlines after coming out as bisexual.
The blonde bombshell added she had been casually dating a woman named Kristian Haggerty before appearing on the show. In a significant twist, Kristian ended up joining the show, and the two eventually got engaged at the end of the season. However, the two broke up in October 2019.
Still, it didn’t take long before Bachelor fans had Demi on their screens again as she returned for Bachelor In Paradise season 7 but was unsuccessful in her bid to find love on the show. After going low-key for a while, Demi returned to the front pages in February 2022. The Bachelor star revealed she had an autism spectrum disorder.
Shortly after that revelation, Demi drew positive reactions from fans when she revealed she was ready to take the lead as the Bachelorette. Many fans seemed to love the idea of a first-ever bisexual Bachelorette, but producers have remained mum on the topic. However, Demi’s latest move did not go down well with many social media users. The reality TV star shared a strange post that has generated a lot of reactions from fans.
Demi Makes Controversial “Dumb Blonde” Claims
I think I’m triggered by the blonde drama because growing up blonde is traumatic. Everyone thinks it’s okay to openly insinuate that you are “dumb” or “stupid”. They write you off immediately because of your hair color. They determine your worth based on yellow hair.
— Demi Burnett (@demi_burnett) January 31, 2023
Demi seems to have a knack for creating situations that put her in the spotlight, and she achieved that with her recent tweet, which cut across as bizarre to many of her followers. The tweet did not have the desired impact she may have hoped for, as most Twitter users took to the comment section to rubbish her claims and call her out for being insensitive. The post already has over 300,000 views and several retweets. Demi may have managed to get into the news, but it is for all the wrong reasons, as she has become the butt of jokes for most social media users.
Fans Find Demi’s Traumatic “Dumb Blonde” Claims Strange
Many Twitter users found Demi’s “dumb blonde” claims utterly ridiculous and accused the reality TV star of being far from reality. Some of them backed up their stance by claiming blondes are accepted and desired, unlike some other skin colors. While responding to Demi’s tweet, one user wrote:
“uh… being blonde is one of the most desired physical looks in the world. what you just said describes everyday life for people with different colored skin…”
The conversation also extended to Reddit as fans commented on a thread that made a mockery of Demi’s claims. The thread titled “Let’s say a quick prayer for the struggling blondes out there, they have it so hard,” explored Demi’s claims, and most of the commenters took turns to poke fun at Demi’s controversial tweet.
Fans Blame Demi’s Post On Her Health Issues
While many fans did not waste time making a mockery of Demi’s tweet and throwing shades at the reality TV star, others chose to take the situation more seriously. One particular Bachelor Nation chided other users who were having a filled day tearing into Demi — reminding them of her health issues and claiming it may be responsible for some of her erratic behavior.
Some users agreed with this line of thought and urged other Redditors to avoid posting about Demi because it gets uncomfortable seeing people poke fun at someone unwell. While responding to the thread, one user said:
“she is unwell. past few months just been seeing more and more signs of her literal mental health nosedive. sincerely hoping some of her irl friends and loved ones get her the help she needs smfh.”
Demi Burnett is undoubtedly a beautiful young lady who has shown much potential since she burst into the limelight. However, her recent antics have raised genuine concerns about her current state of mind.