before admitting to producers that she was “very confused.”

As it turns out, Riley has an understandable explanation for concealing his true identity.

“I ask myself, ‘Is today the day I finally talk about it?

The Bachelorette’s Riley Christian

Is today the day I finally let myself go?'”

Elite Dailynotes Riley’s father had sole custody of him throughout his childhood and they were close for years.

His mother stood by him as Riley legally changed it, and he now goes by his middle name.

The Bachelorette’s Riley Christian taking a lie detector test

Tayshia was very impressed with Riley’s honesty, telling him, “You’re stronger than hell.

I feel extremely honored and grateful that you just opened up with me.

You’re an incredible man, and you’ve been through a lot.”