Again-to-back stressors. Peter Giannikopoulos, one of the new contestants on The Bachelorette, introduced that he examined optimistic for the novel coronavirus after filming wrapped — and obtained right into a automobile accident simply moments later.
“The previous 24 hours have actually been a number of the hardest in my life,” the true property adviser, 32, wrote by way of Instagram on Tuesday, November 10. “Yesterday I examined optimistic for Covid and have begun two week quarantine. I’m going by means of a variety of feelings in the meanwhile with so many ideas in my head as to how this occurred. I felt awful for a couple of days however didn’t imagine I’d contract the virus when I’ve been sporting a masks in public, washing and sanitizing fingers recurrently, and following social distancing protocol throughout work. That is an instance irrespective of who we’re or what we do, we’re all susceptible.”
Alongside a shirtless selfie in mattress that confirmed a big reduce on his nostril, Giannikopoulos continued, “As if the optimistic information wasn’t unhealthy sufficient, whereas driving house from the clinic my nervousness began to get the most effective of me. Because of the nervousness, I misplaced consciousness behind the wheel and my automobile went off highway by means of a guard rail and hit a pole. The air bag deployed, driver aspect door was wedged in, damaged glass in every single place, and I used to be 5ft away from smashing right into a constructing.”
The Everett, Massachusetts, native briefly misplaced consciousness and wakened “to folks shouting for assist” as he slowly started to comprehend what had occurred.
“I used to be in a deep daze and confusion,” he wrote. “I didn’t know the place I used to be, how I obtained there, or what occurred. Fortunately I got here out of it with solely a small gash on my nostril. Really a blessing as I’m a agency believer I had angels watching over me.”
Giannikopoulos went on to share an necessary message to the individuals who “faux [COVID-19] doesn’t exist,” writing, “In moments like this, lean in opposition to one another for help and positivity. Though my signs are evident, I’m going to combat this and win. I perceive so many lives have been impacted and my coronary heart goes out to each single particular person affected. It’s okay to be nervous, anxious, and feeling unsure, however simply keep in mind we’re all in it collectively.”
The journey fanatic was one of many 4 suitors who arrived at La Quinta Resort & Membership in Palm Springs, California, throughout Tuesday’s episode of The Bachelorette as Tayshia Adams took over for Clare Crawley, who got engaged to Dale Moss throughout the first two weeks of manufacturing and ended her time because the lead.
Tayshia Adams and Peter Giannikopoulos ABC/Craig Sjodin
“I couldn’t have requested for, like, a better group of men,” the previous phlebotomist, 30, solely informed Us Weekly on Monday, November 9. “I’ve at all times stated that I need an older, extra mature man that has depth, and all of those guys have precisely that. It was, like, excellent.”
The Bachelorette airs on ABC Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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