The Golden Bachelorette Frontrunner Guy Gansert was at the center of controversy this week when a report surfaced about his post-divorce behavior. According to court documents, a woman associated with the emergency room doctor sought a temporary protective order against him in 2021 after a verbal altercation outside a gym. The order was never granted, but the news reignited conversations about the selection process that participants in dating competitions must go through. Gansert and the team behind it The Golden Bachelorette have now broken their silence.

Guy Gansert issues statement on allegations against him

According to recent reports, Guy Gansert and a former flame got into a verbal altercation outside a gym that left the victim shaking. According to court documents obtained by the US Sun, Gansert threatened to shoot his victim. The victim went on to claim that Gansert texted her regularly. The victim voluntarily withdrew her request and reached an agreement with Gansert regarding contact.

Although the victim’s name was not released during initial media reports, Gansert confirmed that his ex-wife was the woman who requested the order. In his statement, Gansert revealed that he was struggling to adjust to life after his marriage ended. He said he was at his lowest point and had spent time since the incident reflecting and improving.

Gansert’s ex-wife, Heidi O’Gara, has not released any statement regarding the situation. No other women came forward to suggest problematic behavior on the part of the emergency doctor. This may be a one-off event rather than a troubling behavior. Gansert and O’Gara have been married for 34 years and share four children.

The production team of “The Golden Bachelorette” comments on the controversy surrounding Guy Gansert

At the time Gansert released his statement via Instagram, a member of The Golden Bachelorette The production team also spoke. In a statement to People, the insider revealed that Gansert was candid during the vetting process. They told the publication that Gansert was allowed to move forward and appear on the show because the victim voluntarily withdrew her request.

Gansert’s situation seems different than a similar situation involving Gil Ramirez. Ramirez was kicked out of the mansion in week 4. Shortly after the series premiere, it was revealed that an order of protection against Ramirez had been issued days before filming began. Documents for the order, requested by a former flame, alleged that Ramirez stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend. The behavior began after their romantic relationship ended. The production team released a statement revealing that Ramirez had not spoken out about his issues. They noted that the order was granted after the verification process was completed. The show edited it out as much as possible.