Scandal in "The Bachelor": Oleksandr Teren responded to the blogger's intolerant statements
Veteran and main character of the reality show "Bachelor" Oleksandr Teren found himself in the center of attention because of his reaction to the statements of the famous blogger Tania Prentkovich. Her comment about the impossibility of building a relationship with a person with a disability caused a wave of indignation in society.
Unexpected twist in "The Bachelor"
Oleksandr Teren, the hero of the popular reality show, known for his indomitability, became the object of critical statements by blogger Tania Prentkovich. She, although with a positive attitude towards Teren, admitted that she would not be able to "meet a person confined to a wheelchair." This phrase caused a stir in social networks.
Teren's response: Criticism of intolerance
Teren did not stay away and expressed his opinion on Instagram. He condemned Prentkovich's statements, noting that such words spread intolerant narratives in society.
"It's sad that media people still don't know how to use the words correctly: not "disabled", but a person with a disability, not "cart", but a wheelchair, this is basic respect for their audience in the first place, " the veteran wrote.
Disability is not a sentence
Oleksandr emphasized that disability is not an obstacle to love and happiness. He stated that he came to the "Bachelor" project to show that people with disabilities can dream of love and reciprocity.
Shifting the Narrative: Relationship Rights
An important point was what Teren believes: Prentkovich denied the right of people in wheelchairs to have a relationship with her statement. He called on society to understand that every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right to love and happiness.
"We can build relationships, we dream of love and reciprocity, we don't need condemnation and regret for our disability, we want to reach the top and live life to the fullest, " emphasized Teren.
In conclusion, this scandal once again emphasizes the importance of tolerance and understanding in society. Public figures should be aware of responsibility for their words and actions, because they shape public opinion.
Editor: Yana Davydiuk