Demi Burnett, previously featured on The Bachelor season 23, opened up on social media about her recent struggles with mental health. As the queen of sass and scandal, Demi once played a big role in Bachelor Nation, even making appearances on Bachelor In Paradise, and now the reality star has taken a step back from the series. Still championing LGBTQ+ representation on The Bachelor, Demi has decidedly made steps to no longer be known for her toxicity and abysmal drama on screen.
Since her time on both series, Demi may not be causing uproar on screen. But she has continued to involve herself in a number of dramatic happenings, including the fallout with Reality Steve and even being accused of having racist apparel. Known for bringing diversity to the franchise, Demi has garnered mixed emotions from both fans and the media, now almost a distant memory in the minds of audiences.
According to Demi's Instagram account, the reality star has had a difficult year, expressing her "embarrass[ment]" and multiple "mental breakdowns" due to her declining mental health. Demi has often been harsh in her opinions, yet the reality star has humbled herself with this heart-wrenching account about her current struggles. Featuring only the top half of Demi's face, she wrote a lengthy post about what life has looked like for her over the past few months, describing her dedication to sobriety, reaching out to health professionals for psychiatric care and her dedication to "growing even if it hurts." Vulnerable and authentic, Demi advocates for those suffering in silence due to mental health.
Amidst the well-wishes for the new year, Demi took a very different approach to look at 2022. Setting her boundaries and unwilling to "camouflage" her true emotions to please others, Demi has proven to be stronger than she appears on television. Demi has overcome shocking scandals and has dedicated the new year to being her best self, even if the journey to finding better health is messy. Learning to love and "explore" her own mind, Demi has shown an appreciation for self-awareness. With a long journey ahead, Demi exposes the imperfections behind The Bachelor and what the stars of the series go through behind closed doors.
With a new season of The Bachelor approaching, Demi helps bring reality back to reality television. Giving voice to many unheard individuals going through the same experiences, Demi provides a tool as others express truths of their own, whether on social media or with loved ones. As Clayton becomes the next bachelor, hopefully he and the rest of Bachelor Nation can channel Demi's bravery and unflinching authenticity, free of the glitz and glam of The Bachelor.
The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
Source: Demi Burnett/Instagram