For his part, the former NFL player doesn’t take the criticism to heart.
“I don’t take too much offense to [the naysayers],” he said.
And I think people will change their minds when they get to know me."
As he explained succinctly, “I just promised myself I would be transparent and not hold back.
And I followed my heart.”
The Virginia native notably came out swinging by taking a shot withClayton Echardduring her limo entrance.
She was even less impressed when Echard cut their date short to be with the other contestant.
Claire even joked that she hated him, which fellow competitor Serene wasted no time telling Echard.
Claire was the second contestant to leave onSeason 26overall.
