Humiliating to see support after Victoria’s drama

Time heals all wounds Johnny DeFillipo. hen-party alum “better than ever” after his stormy engagement to Victoria Fuller season 8 ends abruptly Bachelor in Paradise.

“I have recovered, I am back, I am fine,” the 26-year-old said exclusively. Us weekly at the People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 6, adding that it was “humiliating” to receive so much support from the Bachelor Nation as Victoria, 29, moved on with Greg Grippo. “It taught me a lot: not to listen to external noise, but just focus on yourself, improve yourself and all that. To be honest, it has made me grow as a person and feel a million times better.”

Fans watched Victoria and Johnny’s tense reunion during BiP final last month. After making a series of accusations against each other over their allegedly toxic romance, Bachelor The season 24 alum has confirmed that she is currently dating Greg. The couple have since shared their side of the story – and denied having an affair – on the Viall Files podcast.

“What podcast? I don’t know anything,” Johnny said. Us on Tuesday when asked about their explosive interview.

Although he also confirmed that he had not listened to the episode, he admitted that it “helps” that things get open after weeks of speculation about his relationship with Victoria and her relationship with Greg leading up to the finale. .

“I feel like it’s part of the grieving process,” he said. Us. “And just put it all out there and now you can take that step forward. I feel good about everything. I feel like I’m in a good place and I’m dealing with it.”

Johnny added that he is ready to return to the dating scene.

“Damn it, I’m ready to date again!” he said, explaining that he was still “working on me” but open to all possibilities. “I just want to have fun, but if something happens, I don’t look, but if it hits me, I’m all for it.”

When asked about his type, he noted, “No type. You just have to get along with them. … Just be outgoing, positive, just have a good time.”

As for returning to Mexico, he, of course, is not going to refuse it. “Depends,” he said. “We’ll see. If they take me, no, but we’ll see.”

With reporting by Hannah Kahn