Robin Roberts

\"I shared with [Underwood] something my mother said when I told her about my sexuality, that I'm gay. And she said, 'God loves you because of who he is and not because of anything you do or don't do,'\" Roberts said.

Andy Cohen

You’re free now, @colton A toaster is on its way. 🏳️‍🌈. Great interview @RobinRoberts https://t.co/9nQRP6XP7D

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 14, 2021

Billy Eichner

I’m happy for @colton. If you’re gay, be gay! I’ve been gay forever & I love it! https://t.co/vuDWy7HVap

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) April 14, 2021

Onyeka Ehie, a contestant from Underwood's season of \"The Bachelor\"

Happy for @colton for speaking his truth. We support you ❤️

— Onyeka Ehie (@onyekaehie) April 14, 2021

Demi Burnett, a contestant from Underwood's season of \"The Bachelor\" who is also part of the LGBTQ community

Welcome to the community brother 🌈✨

— Demi Burnett (@demi_burnett) April 14, 2021

Dan Levy

“Coming out” can be a terrifying, uncomfortable, and traumatizing experience because we still live in a world where we are made to fear the consequences of living freely. Let that sink in. So happy for @colton Underwood. His courage will undoubtably save lives today. ♥️ https://t.co/gAaYldPD9a

— dan levy (@danjlevy) April 14, 2021

Meghan McCain

Sending @colton love, light, support and deep respect. It is real bravery to live your truth in this world. Thank you for being so open and courageous with your journey. ♥️ 🌈 🙏🏻

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) April 14, 2021

Tayshia Adams

. @colton I am so proud of you for finally being able to share and live your truth. Sending you love and support! 🤍✨

— Tayshia Adams (@tayshia) April 14, 2021

Ashley Hebert

\"There is nothing more freeing than living a life that is true to who you are. So happy for you @coltonunderwood,\" Ashley Hebert wrote on Instagram Stories.

Nicole Lopez-Alvar, a contestant from Underwood's season of \"The Bachelor\"

I’m so proud of you, @colton! https://t.co/xLFy1G4AZs

— Nicole Lopez-Alvar (@nicolelovar) April 14, 2021

Kirpa Sudick, a contestant from Underwood's season of \"The Bachelor\"

\"I'm really happy for Colton. I'm glad he's in a place where he's at peace and happy and healthy and that he can be his true authentic self,\" Kirpa Sudick said on Instagram Stories.

Tahzjuan Hawkins, a contestant from Underwood's season of \"The Bachelor\"

I commend you @colton for speaking your truth. In the world we live in today, show kindness it’s free 🤍🤍🤍

— Tahzjuan Hawkins (@TahzjuanHawkins) April 14, 2021
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