Casey Woods. ABC/Craig Sjodin
He wasn’t faking! Bachelor in ParadiseAlum Casey WoodsFans were updated on his condition after his dramatic departure from the show in the Monday, October 17 episode.
The reality series was airing and the Miami Beach native revealed via Instagram Story that he is still recovering after the ankle injury he sustained while fainting in Paradise. “3 broken bones. 3 operations. 4 months later. 1 sad guy here,” the creative director wrote alongside a photo of his right foot in a cast.
In a separate post, he added: “Just to be clear, this is my foot in a cast right now. Tonight. I haven’t walked in over 4 months.”
The advertising pro’s dramatic exit happened after he told Brittany GalvinThat Pete “Pizza Pete” IzzoThey accused her of going on BiP for “clout” after their disastrous one-on-one date. The model, aged 25, decided what to do with the pizzapreneur, 27-year-old Casey. He fell and then injured his ankle.
Although Casey was taken to hospital for serious injuries, some viewers wondered if he was exaggerating his injuries. Because of the greater number of women on the beach than men, it was likely that Casey — who wasn’t coupled up with anyone — wouldn’t have gotten a rose during the ceremony.
Casey Woods. Courtesy Casey Woods/Instagram
The music producer brushed off the criticism via social media, reposting a video of a fan who said it was “disgusting” that viewers were questioning the truth of the accident. “Thank you for your support,” Casey wrote. “I think most people don’t know how severe the injury was, and everyone deserves a good roast — I just wish y’all knew the whole story!”
The Bachelorette alum also reposted an Instagram Story from @thebitchelorette, who quipped that Casey should be added to “the list of BiP contestants that deserved better” and noted that “his ankle has been genuinely messed up” since he left the show. Casey replied with two watery-eyed emojis, adding, “Thank you and thanks for the laughs.”
Casey made his Bachelor Nation debut on season 18 The BacheloretteCompeting for the love of Michelle Young. He was expelled in week 5. The former teacher, now 29, eventually got engaged. Nayte Olukoya. The duo announced their split six months later, in June. Bachelorette season finale aired.
Bachelor in ParadiseABC Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
