“As a kid we say things not understanding the gravity of the language used but I can adamantly say as an adult I do not agree with the use of language and sentiment of the posts,” Jed continued.
“I have the upmost respect for women, am a strong advocate for assault victims and would never want to cause any harm or hurt to anyone.”
Jed is set to star alongside professional basketballer Felix Von Hofe and life coach Thomas Malucelli in the 2022 season of The Bachelor Australia.
has responded to the backlash.
After Ten revealed that the 25-year-old had been cast in the show alongside two other basic-ass white blokes, some controversial Facebook posts from Jed’s teenage years resurfaced (as they always do).
The posts were made in 2011, when Jed would’ve been around 14-years-old. The posts mention rape among other predatory behaviour with phrases like “perving” and “smashing pussy.”
According to , they were leaked by an anonymous Twitter user via a newly created account.
In another post he discusses rape.
Jed has since responded to the backlash while speaking to .
“These posts are from over 10 years ago and I don’t have any recollection of making them,” he said.
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