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BACHELORETTE fans slammed the show for casting “ANOTHER virgin” after Colton Underwood as Katie Thurston is “so sex positive.”

The 30-year-old has been praised for being so so fans bashed producers for choosing , who admitted on tonight’s premiere he’s saving himself for marriage.

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The latest Bachelorette in the franchise has been praised for her sex-positive attitude
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The latest Bachelorette in the franchise has been praised for her sex-positive attitudeCredit: Social Media - Refer to Source
Colton Underwood's season heavily focused on his virginity
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Colton Underwood's season heavily focused on his virginityCredit: Getty
Mike Planeta revealed he is 'saving himself for marriage' on tonight's Bachelorette
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Mike Planeta revealed he is 'saving himself for marriage' on tonight's BacheloretteCredit: ABC

The 31-year-old San Diego native introduced himself in a pre-recorded package before meeting Katie with the emphasis being his virginity.

"I got drafted for baseball right when I was 19. And I got pretty cocky but sports have humbled me.

“Most girls, when they look at me, think I have a huge ego and I’m a player. But that's not actually morally where I'm at. 

“So I'm saving myself for marriage, so I've never had sex” Mike revealed. 

The gym owner said he "disagrees" with the stigma that he "cannot connect" with people unless it's physically.

The former professional baseball player insisted he is 'not a player'
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The former professional baseball player insisted he is 'not a player'Credit: ABC
Mike admitted he is 'saving himself for marriage'
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Mike admitted he is 'saving himself for marriage'Credit: ABC
The 31-year-old was not well received by fans who slammed the casting move
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The 31-year-old was not well received by fans who slammed the casting moveCredit: ABC

He said that while he understands Katie has been openly more sexual, he's "hoping" if they are a right fit, they will "take the same road" together.

The former professional baseball player also gushed about his close relationship with his “loving family” and the “cornerstone” of his upbringing being his faith.

According to his contestant bio, Mike has always “been a one-woman type of guy,” but due to his career in the MLB, dating was “never really a priority in his life.” 

However, he has retired from being a full-time athlete and now runs a gym for high schoolers which gives him “more time to focus on love.”

Fans were outraged by the move, with one writing: ”Another virgin? Nah, he needs to go. We can't go through that journey again.”

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“Also at this point is "Virgin" just a buzzword to get casted??” Someone asked. 

A third tweeted: “The whole “let’s cast a virgin” bit is getting old”

“We got another season with a virgin. The devil works hard but bachelorette producers work harder,” a fan insisted.

One more viewer exclaimed: “Wait. Another virgin? With a sex-positive Bachelorette? Really? Not the best casting there. Oh geez.”

The former NFL player was 'saving himself for marriage' before becoming The Bachelor
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The former NFL player was 'saving himself for marriage' before becoming The BachelorCredit: Getty
Colton dated Cassie Randolph for nearly two years before coming out as gay
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Colton dated Cassie Randolph for nearly two years before coming out as gayCredit: GC Images

 made a wild entrance when she arrived to Matt James' season of  carrying a  and went viral for a TikTok boasting of 

She also proudly wears shirts with messages that include "no fake orgasms" and has not shied away from the topic.

Former , 29, was also a professional athlete who was .

Viewers complained that the "virgin narrative" was "overplayed" on his season as it became the "sole focus" of the show.

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Katie brought a large pink sex toy during her Bachelor entrance with Matt James
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Katie brought a large pink sex toy during her Bachelor entrance with Matt JamesCredit: Getty

The ex lead went on to date Cassie Randolph from the show but broke up in a nasty split after 18 months of dating.

Earlier this year, and struggled with his sexuality while filming the series.

Bachelorette Katie Thurston breaks down in tears as she tells the men to 'GET OUT' if they don't want to get engaged
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