The 26-year-old San Diego native shared on Instagram that he has “struggled” with his well-being since the age of 12 and found the process of competing on a reality TV show “harder” than he “ever thought possible.” “Destructive thoughts and constant doubt are obstacles that I think everyone can relate to at some point, but not everyone talks about,” she wrote. “I want to be transparent about this part of my journey as well and hope to be a safe place for others struggling with this. Recognizing my mental health and how it affects those around me will be a priority in my life moving forward.” Palmer admitted his time on the ABC series “hasn’t been all roses,” but assured viewers he was “grateful” for the opportunity. “I thought it was something new, it was an adventure. But I came out the other side with a lot more than an experience. I came out of it with real feelings, strong feelings, lessons learned and a lot to be thankful for,” he explained. Palmer originally pursued Rachel Recchia on the ABC show The videographer also apologized to “Bachelorette” Rachel Recchia in his post after he chose to go after her lead, Gabby Windey, before his early exit. “I am sorry for adding more difficulty to an already difficult journey. This was never my intention, but it was encouraging how strong you were through it all,” she wrote. Palmer then chose to date Gabby Withey.ABC Palmer later acknowledged that the stars didn’t quite align for him and Withey in the end, but thanked her for making him “a better person.” “Seeing myself on Monday nights gave me a different perspective,” she wrote. “I will always be someone who leads with his heart whether it’s popular or not. But in the future, I want to lead with intention and pursue with purpose. I’m ready to bring these lessons back into my life.” Host Jesse Palmer blamed Logan’s departure on COVID-19.ABC Palmer quietly left the show before the town dates, with host Jesse Palmer telling Windey, 31, that her contestant had tested positive for COVID-19. The diagnosis led to the cancellation of that evening’s cocktail party, which Jesse vaguely blamed on “a Logan situation” during a conversation with the other men vying for Windy’s heart. By the end of the episode, however, Windey announced, “Logan cannot be with us for the rest of our journey,” signaling that he had chosen to disappear. “The Bachelorette” airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
