ABC Condemns ‘Bachelor’ Star Juan Pablo Galavis’ Anti-Gay Comments: ‘Careless, Thoughtless and Insensitive’

Galavis later apologizes on his Facebook page: “English is my second language … because of this, sometimes I use the wrong words to express myself”

ABC, “The Bachelor” executive producers and Warner Horizon Television on Saturday were quick to condemn the sweeping anti-gay comments of “Bachelor” star Juan Pablo Galavis, who told a reporter the night before that gays were “more pervert” while saying an LGBT contestant on the show would be “too much” for TV.

The entirety of the statement:

“Juan Pablo’s comments were careless, thoughtless and insensitive, and in no way reflect the views of the network, the show’s producers or studio.”

Also read: ‘Bachelor’ Juan Pablo Galavis Calls Gays ‘More Pervert,’ Says LGBT Contestant Would Be ‘Too Much’

The network did not address whether there would be any disciplinary or reparative action on the part of Galavis, the the 32-year-old American-born Venezuelan, retired soccer pro and father to a 4-year-old daughter.

Later in the day, Galavis posted his version of an apology on his Facebook page:

People,

I want to apologize to all the people I may have offended because of my comments on having a Gay or Bisexual Bachelor. The comment was taken out of context. If you listen to the entire interview, there’s nothing but respect for Gay people and their families. I have many gay friends and one of my closest friends who’s like a brother has been a constant in my life especially during the past 5 months. The word pervert was not what I meant to say and I am very sorry about it. Everyone knows English is my second language and my vocabulary is not as broad as it is in Spanish and, because of this, sometimes I use the wrong words to express myself. What I meant to say was that gay people are more affectionate and intense and for a segment of the TV audience this would be too racy to accept. The show is very racy as it is and I don’t let my 5 year old daughter watch it. Once again, I’m sorry for how my words were taken. I would never disrespect anyone.

Sinceramente,

Juan Pablo Galavis.

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