Krystal Nielson on ‘The Bachelor’ Says “I Will Not Bully Back”

Krystal Nielson, The Bachelor's Women Tell All (ABC/Paul Hebert)

Arie Luyendyk Jr., the race car driver turned real estate agent, is The Bachelor. Before he delivers the final rose and pops the question to one of the three remaining contestants (Becca K, Kendall, Lauren B.), ABC will shine the light on the women Arie left behind. In the one-hour special “The Women Tell All,” the 18 ladies gather to tell their side of the story and how difficult it was to move on after The Bachelor. That includes Krystal, one of the most controversial bachelorettes of the season. Krystal was surprised to receive so much negativity on social media during the show. When tempted to delete the hurtful comments, a friend told her not to. As Krystal writes below, “I choose to stand up and say that negative words do not have power over me. I will not be a victim and I will not bully back.”

Reading the comments on my posts over the past few weeks has been eye opening to say the least. The negativity and cruel words about my character and my appearance is something that I’ve never dealt with, especially not on a public platform. I let it get to me and I let it affect my sleep, my relationships with others and my passion for doing the work that I love. A close friend of mine gave me some good advice: to not delete the negative comments because it’s a part of my journey- thanks @heatherlysmith . As tough as it was at times filming the show, I’m so thankful for the experience because it’s allowed me to grow. I’m learning to take the good with the bad and becoming stronger as a result. I was humbled and thankful for the support that @oliviacaridi and some of my followers showed by taking a stand against bullying. I choose to stand up and say that negative words do not have power over me. I will not be a victim and I will not bully back. #notme @j_webs_photography

A post shared by Krystal Nielson (@coachkrystal_) on Jan 18, 2018 at 11:28am PST

“The Women Tell All” special will also reveal a never-seen clip from the bowling alley date. It shows Krystal calling out the women and Arie with shocking words. The special airs Sunday, February 25 at 8pm on ABC. The Bachelor airs Monday, February 26 at 8pm on ABC.