The Bachelorette's Jed Wyatt fires back at cheating allegations and claims he and his family are being 'verbally attacked in public'
Jed Wyatt of the Bachelorette has responded to recent allegations that he cheated on the ex-girlfriend he dated before appearing on the series.
His ex Haley Stevens has publicly accused the singer and reality show contestant of cheating on her and also claimed that the two never ended their relationship before he made the decision to compete on The Bachelorette.
Haley, 27, has even recalled that Jed, 25, penned a love letter to her the night prior to filming his first episode of The Bachelorette.
Hot water: Jed Wyatt (pictured) of the Bachelorette has responded to recent allegations that he cheated on the ex-girlfriend he dated before appearing on the series
On Monday, Wyatt made an Instagram post to respond to all of the drama.
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'Hi ya’ll. Several of you have reached out with messages and questions,' he began in the caption.
'Please know I’m not able to answer right now, but as soon as I’m able to, I will.
Firing back: On Monday, Wyatt made an Instagram post to respond to respond to all of the drama (pictured)
'Until then, I ask that you please understand how much the actions being taken towards myself, my family, the men on the show, and above all, Hannah, are affecting all of our mental and physical health.'
He continued to assert that the speculation goes 'beyond what is said online.'
'Threatening letters and phone calls have been sent to our homes. My parents and sister are being verbally attacked in public,' he said.
Happier times: Jed's ex Haley Stevens (L) has publicly accused the singer and reality show contestant of cheating on her and also claimed that the two never ended their relationship before he made the decision to compete on The Bachelorette
'I beg you to remember what seems like a harmless action is damaging to real people.
'I want to thank all of you who have reached out or reserved judgement until I am able to speak openly and I can only ask for your patience and kindness until then.'
Several of his followers chimed in to show their support.
Casanova: Jed (L) is currently one of the last of four in the running to win Hannah's heart by the end of the season
'Wow! I am so very sorry you are having to deal with such evilness. What is wrong with our society,' user @roxbai said.
'Unfortunately when you sign up to be on a reality tv, this crap happens. Social media is filled with crazies,' user @laurabethjac said.
Others weren't afraid to show their skepticism for the singer turned reality star's plea for peace.
Responding: Several of his followers chimed in to show their support, while others weren't afraid to show their skepticism for the singer turned reality star's plea for peace
'I’m pretty sure he told her that he went on the show for exposure. Then told her on the 1 on 1 open and honest. And now he’s legit catching feelings Did I miss something else?' user @destyneeschalk said.
'You want sympathy? HA!' user @b_oiiiiiii said.
Jed is currently one of the last of four in the running to win Hannah's heart by the end of the season.
