Key takeaways:
- Josh Seiter confirmed he is alive and well after reports of his death circulated on Monday.
- The false reports of Seiter’s death were caused by a hacker playing a cruel joke and mocking his mental illness.
- Seiter’s video serves as a reminder to be mindful of the information that is shared online.
Former “Bachelorette” contestant Josh Seiter has confirmed he is alive and well after reports of his death circulated on Monday.
In an Instagram video posted Tuesday, Seiter said that his account had been hacked and that the reports of his death were false.
“As you can see, I am alive and well,” he said in the video.
Seiter, a 2015 contestant on “The Bachelorette,” said that the hacker had been playing a cruel joke and mocking his mental illness and the struggles he has gone through with depression and suicide attempts. He apologized for any pain caused by the fabricated death announcement.
Seiter said he was locked out of his account for 24 hours but was eventually able to regain access. He and his team are now working to find the person responsible for the hack.
The false reports of Seiter’s death caused shock and confusion among his fans, many of whom took to social media to express their relief that he was still alive.
Seiter’s video serves as a reminder to be mindful of the information that is shared online, and to always double-check the accuracy of news stories before sharing them.
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