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Bachelor Alum Explodes Over Podcast's Cruel Baby Mockery
2 May
Summary
- Reality star revealed podcast segment made fun of her unborn child.
- Comments allegedly sexualized her daughter, prompting legal consideration.
- She publicly supported another influencer against the podcaster.

A former Bachelor contestant, now 34, has publicly detailed her significant animosity towards a podcast host. The feud reportedly began when the podcast featured a recurring segment that mocked the contestant's then-unborn daughter, Alessi. The reality star explained that while she and her husband, Arie Luyendyk Jr., were unbothered by personal criticism, the mockery of their child crossed a line, escalating to inappropriate and disgusting sexualization.
Burnham and Luyendyk Jr. considered legal action against the host due to the relentless and offensive comments. Despite their initial hope that the situation would resolve itself, the resurfacing controversy has reignited her fury. She expressed a strong desire for the host to reconsider her tactics for gaining attention, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable. Burnham had previously discussed these events on a podcast in 2023, calling the comments "classless" and admitting she was close to hiring a lawyer.
Recently, Burnham publicly declared her allegiance to influencer Alix Earle amidst Earle's own dispute with the same podcaster. Burnham stated on social media that it was time for the host to be called out, adding that her stance was "personal." Us Weekly has reportedly reached out to the podcaster's representative for comment.