Former “Bachelorette” star Josh Pager has hit the headlines again when he claimed his much-publicized male-to-female sex change operation was an elaborate hoax.

The reality TV personality, who has faced controversy in the past, shocked fans with this revelation and left many doubting the motives behind the fraudulent act. Seiter's announcement sparked a wave of backlash and confusion.

Josh Seiter first shared his intention to become a woman on May 20, addressing his 960,000 Instagram followers in an open letter.

Josh Seiter announces gender reassignment

The Chicago-based influencer and stripper first rose to fame as a contestant on Season 11 of The Bachelorette, where he made an unforgettable impression by stripping for Kaitlyn Bristowe on their first encounter.

After his departure, Seiter returned to his work as a stripper and was linked to a number of high-profile relationships, including reality stars Yolanda Leak and Karine Staehle – both known for their appearances on “90 Day Fiancé” – as well as Lizzie Kommes from “Love After.” Lockup.”

“For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my gender identity — and the resulting feelings of guilt and shame,” he wrote in 2023. “I have spent the last three decades keeping this side of myself private. I felt like I was myself.” I had no choice as I grew up in a strict religious, conservative family.

He continued by revealing that he had always “projected the image of a strong, manly son and brother” to the world, but no longer wanted to hide his true self.

Josh Seiter admits gender change announcement was a hoax

During a recent appearance on Blaze TV's Prime Time with Alex Stein, Josh Seiter claimed that his much-publicized gender transition from male to female was nothing more than an elaborate hoax.

In a dramatic turn, he wiped off his makeup and announced that his transition was part of an “online social experiment to expose how gullible and delusional the left is.”

“I hope this can help some people understand that just because you wear dresses and makeup as a man doesn't automatically make you a woman,” he continued.

Josh Seiter says gender reassignment was a “social experiment.”

Seiter said something similar to Daily Mail, reiterating that his transgender journey was merely a “social experiment” designed to cause controversy. He expressed that the entire stunt was designed to elicit reactions and attract attention, leaving many confused about his motivations and the impact of his actions.

“I've been running it for four months to see how far people will take postmodern gender ideology and woke culture,” he said. “It is clear from medical guidelines and scientific literature that transgender people do not have to have gender dysphoria, transition, take hormones, undergo surgery, or alter their appearance in any way to be transgender.”

Josh Seiter criticizes “the science” used to justify gender ideology

He then criticized “the science” underlying modern gender ideology, arguing that it lacks credibility.

“All trans women are biological men who identify as women. All trans men are biological women who identify as men,” he said. “But medical guidelines and science use verbal trickery and semantic nonsense to create a nebulous set of rules that is so contradictory and amorphous that it is completely meaningless and does not even define who is trans and who is not.”

The former Bachelorette star continued: “The fact that millions of people are debating whether I'm a woman after 37 years of living as the man I anatomically am says everything about how shallow that is intellectual water is what we have.” Diving into the trans movement and gender ideology.

Josh Seiter was part of an elaborate death hoax

In August 2023, Seiter became the focus of an elaborate death hoax when a false statement that he had died at the age of 36 circulated on his Instagram account.

“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of Joshua’s unexpected death,” said the statement, which was later found to be false. The shocking news spread quickly just days after the former reality star opened up about his mental health struggles on social media, leaving fans confused and worried about his well-being.

It added that Seiter's “fearless voice and indomitable spirit have helped thousands of people in their darkest moments feel a little less alone.”