The Bachelorette’s Xavier Bonner Speaks Out After Brutally Awkward Exit

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Xavier Bonner spoke out after what will surely go down as one of the most brutal exits in the history of The Bachelorette.“It’s taken me a while to write this but here goes,” Xavier, 27, began in a lengthy Instagram post shared on Friday, August 11. “For the first time in my life, I let go of the facts and figures to instead focus on letting my feelings lead the way.

The process wasn’t easy but it’s been immensely eye-opening.”He went on to give a shout-out to Bachelorette Charity Lawson, who eliminated him during the Monday, August 7, episode of the ABC series after he shared his controversial views on fidelity in their romance. “Thank you for always creating space for me to open up and step outside of my comfort zone as well as for being willing to have tough, raw conversations that pushed me to think more deeply,” he wrote. “You deserve everything and more and I wish you the best in finding your forever person.”Xavier acknowledged that it’s “never easy to share the worst parts of your past with someone you love” but said the experience has been “necessary” for his personal growth.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“This journey was all about vulnerability and although I may not have always been as clear or eloquent in expressing myself as I would’ve liked to be, I’m forever grateful for this experience,” he continued. “I know there’s lots more learning, more healing, and more work to do and I’m looking forward to becoming the best version of myself.”Xavier began the season as kind of a sleeper contestant, but Charity, 27, kept giving him roses until he was one of the final four men remaining.