BACHELOR In Paradise fans insist Victoria Larson looks “unrecognizable” and may have even “got work done” in the show’s new promo pics.
The reality contestant – who often referred to herself as “Queen” – became a series villain as she was the source of much of the drama from Matt James’ turn as The Bachelor earlier this year.
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After she was accused by the fellow women in the house of “bullying” behavior, she was sent home in tears but has not stopped her quest to find love.
In new promo pics from the upcoming Bachelor In Paradise season that ABC released today, Victoria, 28, looked beautiful with fresh hair as she posed in a bikini.
She stunned in a plunging two-piece yellow swimsuit with a palm leaf-printed sarong tied around her waist.
The Florida native – who has since moved to LA – dyed her typically dark brown locks a lighter blonde for Summer.
Victoria’s face glowed as she displayed very smooth skin and plumped up lips along with a full face of makeup.
Comparing the new photo to her last appearance on the TV franchise, fans claim she looks like “an entirely different person.”
“WAIT THAT’S THE SAME VICTORIA?! I truly would’ve never figured that out,” one person questions.
Another echoed: “My brain 100% did not register that this was Victoria.”
“Victoria got work done,” one Twitter user accused.
Someone else begged the question: “I never would’ve recognized her WTF did she do?!”
“Victoria is really bringing her transformation to the Publix,” a viewer quipped – a reference to Victoria’s legal run-ins at a Publix grocery store.
Earlier this year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Victoria was previously arrested for shoplifting $250 worth of makeup and other items from a Florida Publix grocery store.
She would then go on to be known for causing drama in the house with several ladies before the controversial contestant was eliminated following a confession from newbie Ryan that Victoria repeatedly “bullied” her.
After Ryan made it known to Matt that she was repeatedly called a “hoe” by Victoria, the 30-year-old pulled Victoria aside to address her behavior.
Matt made it clear that it’s “not acceptable” to make anyone in the house feel “uncomfortable” with name calling.
The handsome rose bearer then handed out his stems but despite Victoria proclaiming she’s the “only girl” for Matt, she was eliminated.
“I’m upset because I didn’t do anything wrong,” she said through tears.
Instead of doing the typical Bachelor goodbye of giving a hug before being walked out, Victoria stood feet away from Matt and refused to touch him.
“I honestly feel so sorry for you that you will listen to here say instead of facts in this situation,” the scorned contestant said.
On the Women Tell All special, the women from this season came face-to-face for the first time with the ABC leading man – and each other.
Victoria was put on the hot seat when she was asked to address claims she caused “toxicity” in the house.
“It’s been hard watching the show back because yes, I was involved in drama and that was a really hard learning experience.
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“Because I do feel like I could’ve had a shot at more of a romance,” she said while choking up.
The influencer added: “With my exit, it kind of just hurt my feelings how I saw you said like, I need to self-reflect and ‘I have no words for her’ because I felt like I had done my best to open up.
“I just have tremendous fear of rejection, so that was why my exit was just a little dramatic. I was going through like, just levels of immense pain at that time.”
