Michael Rapaport found himself in hot water after a thoughtless remark directed at Colton Underwood during an episode of“Traitors.”Claiming he was simply riffing with the group, Rapaport expressed surprise at the backlash and insisted he never intended to offend Colton over his past struggles to come out. However, his flippant comment about Colton being good at“holding a secret”left many viewers shaking their heads, interpreting it as a jab at Colton’s previous reluctance to reveal his sexuality.
In a follow-up interview with Andy Cohen, Rapaport offered apologies and acknowledged that he felt terrible when Colton showed visible hurt. He went on to say he didn’t mean to insult anyone in the house. Yet, despite his remorse, it seems the damage was done—the actor was quickly banished by the other cast members and discovered he wasn’t well-liked even before the incident.
Rapaport’s experience serves as a reminder that reality TV can bring out the best—and the worst—in people. As he grapples with the consequences of his words, we can’t help but wonder: how much is too much when it comes to joking around with friends or colleagues?
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