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Bachelor in Paradise Season 8 heralded the first surprise contestant Victoria Fuller, last seen on Peter Weber's season of The Bachelor (Season 24). She was eliminated on week nine after Peter's ex stated she had "broken up many relationships." Victoria is ready to give love another shot as she heads down to the beach to explore new connections.
Victoria has lived along Virginia beach all her life and, as per her ABC bio, is very "tied to the local community." She previously dated singer Chase Rice, who interestingly appeared as a performer on her date with Peter.
Keep reading to find out more about Victoria Fuller.
Bachelor in Paradise contestant Victoria Fuller appreciates sensitive men
Victoria Fuller came into The Bachelor to find love with Peter Weber. However, things didn't work out between the two. Initially, she was shy about exploring her connection with the Bachelor and broke down in front of him before a runway show in the reality dating series. She said:
“I don’t know if I’m made out for this. I like you, I do, but I just don’t know if it’s worth my mental health. I see you making connections with people who are so different from me. … I just feel like there’s so many other girls here. I don’t know how to catch your attention.”
As per her ABC bio, Victoria is interested in sensitive men who do not shy away from expressing their feelings. The bio also talks about Victoria's love for country music. Additionally, the Bachelor in Paradise contestant has over 580K followers on Instagram.
During her stint on The Bachelor, fans discovered that she had previously dated country music singer Chase Rice. The singer had performed on Peter and Victoria's one-on-one date, leaving the latter angry at the production.
The Bachelor in Paradise contestant had decided not to tell Peter, fearing that it would "ruin the moment," however, she later confessed about her dating history with Rice. The Bachelor subsequently appreciated her for being honest.
While on the show, Victoria won a group date challenge to appear on Cosmopolitan magazine's March digital cover. However, after the episode aired, editor-in-chief Jessica Pels canceled the cover shoot after it was revealed that the contestant was allegedly involved with a clothing brand whose ethos was,
"White Lives Matter."
In a letter from an editor that was published online, Pels said:
“Unequivocally, the White Lives Matter movement does not reflect the values of the Cosmo brand..We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and any cause that fights to end injustices for people of color."
According to a report by Page Six in February 2020, Victoria was previously arrested for DWI (driving under the influence) in 2017 and was sentenced to 12 months behind bars. However, her year-long sentence was suspended, and she was given 24 months of probation. Her driver's license was also restricted for 12 months, and she was only permitted to drive to work or school.
Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise has already begun on an exciting note. A few connections have formed in the premiere episode, but the drama has just begun. As per the preview clips released by the show, oodles of laughter, romance, and tears will arrive in the upcoming weeks.
Tune in to an all-new episode of Bachelor in Paradise next Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 8 pm ET on ABC.
