Colton Underwood is among the celebrities singing the praises of Bros, the new gay rom-com from Billy Eichner.
What makes Underwood’s praise a little different is the history between the two men.
You may recall that back in 2019, Eichner interviewed Underwood when he was on The Bachelor. Eichner made a jokey reference that Underwood could be the first gay Bachelor. It left Underwood—then in the closet—lost for words.
A clip from Billy Eichner telling Colton Underwood during his 2019’s Bachelor season that he may be the “first gay Bachelor” is going viral after Underwood came out as gay on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. https://t.co/cfLXuEa9Je pic.twitter.com/jGfksTI2ds
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) April 15, 2021
After Underwood came out last year, Eichner went on to post a slightly shady tweet. He said, “Here’s how Hollywood works: Colton’s gonna get a GLAAD Award before I do ”
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Eichner did also congratulate Underwood. In later tweets, he clarified that everyone should be celebrated for coming out, whether they did it early or later in life.
Related: Billy Eichner reacts to Colton Underwood coming out as gay
Underwood was among those to attend one of the first screenings of the groundbreaking Bros in Los Angeles this week. He took to Instagram to praise the movie. He also re-shared Eichner’s tweet and said that Eichner would win a GLAAD award before he does.
“Last night I saw @brosthemovie — this might be controversial, but @billyeichner will indeed win a GLAAD award before me. in theaters everywhere tomorrow, grab all of your friends and go!”
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Eichner was among those to reply to Underwood’s message, saying: “HAHAHAHAHAHA … if we’d only known that day on The Bachelor where this journey would take us… ”
Bros wows critics and audiences
Bros opens in around 3,000 theaters nationwide this weekend. It is the first gay rom-com from a major studio with an entirely LGBTQ cast in all its main roles.
The movie has opened to near universally positive reviews. Eichner, who wrote, co-produced and stars, said he was “very emotional” reading some of the first reactions.
Very, very emotional reading first reactions to Bros ❤️ Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/3aCIvNrxO1
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 30, 2022
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At the time of writing, Bros has a staggering 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, from over 80 critics, and a 93% audience approval rating.
Related: Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane on the ‘Bros’ scene they were most nervous about
Cam
Looks like Rotten Tomatoes finally became wise to religious and right wing papers putting out multiple reviews to harm LGBTQ movies.
Latter Days had a lower score because the Deeseret News, owned by the Mormon Church did multiple reviews that scored it low.
Just.my.opinion
I want to see this movie because of Luke Macfarlane – and only because of Luke Macfarlane. I just hope I can stand looking at Billy Eichner for two hours without getting ill.
right1
Not looking at but listening to him whine – lol
Huron132
So excited that Bros has taken off like a rocket! I hope this is the first of many queer movies to come! Can’t wait to see it!!!!!
toddlicious
Colton underwood is the worst of the gay community. Why is he still a thing???
mz.sam
Thank you for sharing. This country needs diversity of opinions, just with Sen. Lindsey Graham and My Pillow’s Mike Lindell.
SK310
Lol total flop at the box office. Didn’t even make top 3
right1
This movie will make up in long run vs opening weekend – ya negative Nancy
FreddieW
Saw Bros Saturday night. It was funny in parts, but I was rooting for Luke McFarlane to dump Eichner for his childhood crush. I don’t need to see Billy Eichner in a movie again.
And all this hype about rom-com for everyone — seriously? Would you watch it with your parents like a Sandra Bullock rom-com? You think they wouldn’t squirm at the foursomes? Do you watch gay porn with your straight friends and relatives?
mz.sam
I totally AGREE. Out and Proud hottie Colton Underwood will receive a much deserved GLAAD award for speaking his truth to The Bachelor meta-verse world.