Former Bachelor contestant Tia Booth is wishing her ex Colton Underwood the best as the legal drama with his ex Cassie Randolph ramps up. Although Booth hopes Underwood is doing well, she still has Randolph's back in this matter.
The Bachelor fans were first introduced to Tia after she competed for Arie Luyendyk's heart during his season. After Arie sent Tia home, she met Colton, and the two dated for a very brief period. Later that summer, the two were both on Bachelor in Paradise, where Tia and Colton decided to become official. Not too long after this, Colton broke up with Tia, as he was not sure he truly loved her. After their breakup, Colton was later announced as the next Bachelor. On The Bachelor, he met (and fell in love with) Cassie Randolph.
According to US Weekly, Tia wants nothing but the best for both Colton and Cassie. The Bachelor alum did mention how it has been a while since she and her ex have spoken. “I haven’t heard from Colton,” the 29-year-old exclusively told the publication. She shared that the two last spoke this past August, after his interview with “Reality Steve". She went on to say how, not too long after they spoke, the legal drama became public: “And then after that is when, you know, everything came out with him and Cassie. And that’s something that should be private between them because you just never know both sides of the story." she said of Colton's troubles. Tia added that even though she wants the best for Colton, she commends Cassie Randolph for protecting herself. "But I would like to say, for Cassie or anyone, if anyone ever feels like they are in danger or ever feels like they need to do something to protect themselves, I completely commend them for doing that.” Ultimately, Tia is thinking about both Colton and Cassie and hopes the two can be in a good place soon. See a recent Instagram post of Tia's below:
Cassie filed for a restraining order against Colton after she claimed he was harassing by sending frequent text messages, making constant phone calls, and placing a tracking device in her car. Fans have been coming after Cassie since news of the Bachelor restraining order broke, which Tia finds “insane.” She saw Bachelor fans “victim-shaming” Cassie online after the restraining order was granted. "People see someone that they put on this threshold because they’re on TV and they let them get away with anything or they think they know that person," Tia said of the Cassie backlash. She continued on by relating the backlash to her experience in the Bachelor franchise. "I experienced a lot of negative feedback with Colton and these women who were just so obsessed with him...They would tell you, you know, the worst things that you could ever tell someone." Tia understands what the two of them are going through and wishes them nothing but the best.
Clearly, Tia isn't trying to step on any toes and wants to stay neutral in this situation. It seems Tia is still friends with Colton and does not want to drag him through the mud to any publication. She also seems to understand that Cassie is going through a hard time and recognizes that Cassie Randolph from The Bachelor had to do whatever she could to keep herself safe.
Sources: US Weekly, Tia Booth/Instagram