Queen Victoria Larson’s reign onMatt James' season ofThe Bachelorstarted off pretty rocky.
The 28-year-old continued to rub the women the wrong way onthe second episodewhen she called the ladies “fake as s—” for being happy for Bri Springs, who received the season’s first one-on-one date. She later honed in her war against the house to focus on her roommate Marylynn Sienna, whom she deemed “toxic” and complained about to Matt, 29.
Victoria Larson.Craig Sjodin/ABC
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It would appear that Victoria doesn’t like conflict resolution (“I don’t care to” come to an agreement, she told Marylynn), understand how condiments work (she mistakenly compared herself and her roommate to “oil and vinegar,” which actually pair quite nicely together on salads and subs) or worry much about exposing her undergarments on national television (see: her second rose ceremony look), but here’s what else to know about this season’s villain.
She studied at Florida State University and New York University.
She runs her own company, Vikki Larson Beauty.
The business offers dry brushes, health coaching sessions and self-tanner. TheJet Set Glow self-tannerserves as an accessible offshoot of her L.A.-based mobile spray tanning service Jet Set Glo. “I am obsessed with skin care and all things that add to longevity of life,” she writes on the brand’s website. “I also wanted to help others feel confident and glowy.”
Matt James and Victoria Larson.Craig Sjodi/ ABC
She’s a certified Pilates instructor.
She earned her certification to teach the low-impact exercise in early 2020. “Pilates is my favorite form of movement. With proper form and technique, pilates can further enhance every fitness workout,” she writes. “Becoming certified to teach this year has been such a blessing so I can have another method to help my clients reach their health goals.”
She used to work as a private jet attendant.
Sarah Trottmight’ve scored the biplane one-on-one date with Matt, but Victoria worked as a flight attendant on private jets from 2014-19, according to her LinkedIn. She cites experience on GIV, GV, G550, Falcon7x, Bombardier Global XRS, Global 5000, Challenger604, Falcon 2000 and Legacy planes.
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She received confidence coaching from influencer Serena Kerrigan.
“Victoria fromThe Bachelorwas one of my confidence coaching clients and I think it’s safe to say she really took my ‘act like a queen’ advice seriously,” Kerrigan, 26,tweetedearlier this month.
She’s dipped her toes into the pageant world.
She can be ruthless.
After Matt sent Marylynn home, Victoria shifted her disdain to 24-year-old Sarah, who Victoria claimed fainted at a rose ceremony to get the Bachelor’s attention. “Sarah is worse than Marylynn because she’s not directly attacking one person, she is interfering with everyone’s relationships,” Victoria claimed. “Her fainting spell came across really fake. Seriously, like, all the fake bitches can all go home.”
Once Sarahcrashed a group dateVictoria was on to talk to Matt, Victoria decided Sarah needed to leave. “Sometimes you just let a bitch go,” Victoria told the other women.
Sarah ultimately diddecide to leaveso that she could spend time with her father, who has ALS — and Victoria rejoiced. “The trash took itself out,” Victoria declared to the group.
Another contestant, Katie Thurston, asked Victoria to back off — and she promptly refused. “No, I won’t stop, Katie. I’ll do whatever the f— I want,” Victoria retorted, later adding, “I can express myself with name-calling when I choose to.”
Oncefive new women joined the castin week 4, Victoria pivoted her name-calling to them, referring to the new arrivals as “stupid a– hoes” in an on-camera interview. She specifically called newcomer Brittany Galvin “serial-killer weird” and deemed former Miss Puerto Rico Catalina Morales “the dumbest hoe I’ve ever met.”
Still, Victoria somehow insists she meant no harm. “[The women] knew me and knew my heart and knew that I never really have ill intent,” she said during a Jan. 25 appearance onGood Morning America. “It was all in good fun. If my words or actions hurt anyone, I sincerely apologize and I’ll do better and hold myself accountable. I’m not a bully — I’m really not.”
She’s been arrested for shoplifting.
Victoria Larson.Leon County
“When initially the story broke, I called my dad of course, and he’s like, ‘How do you feel?’ And I’m like, ‘Ifeel liberated, like everything’s exposed,'” Victoria said onGMA. “I can tell my future husband Google me. I have no secrets to hide.”
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source: people.com
