Colton Underwood, known for his role in the reality television series “The Traitors,” recently shared delightful updates about his 17-month-old son, Bishop, during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. The 34-year-old TV personality attended the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards held in Los Angeles on 5 March 2026, where he expressed his joy in navigating fatherhood and the milestones his son has achieved.
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Underwood, who welcomed Bishop with his husband, Jordan C. Brown, via surrogate in September 2024, enthusiastically described how quickly his son is growing and developing. “We have molars growing in, so there’s drool everywhere and open-mouth kisses,” he shared. Underwood affectionately referred to his son as “my human Xanax,” highlighting how much joy Bishop brings into their lives.
The child’s current fascination with light switches has also captured Underwood’s attention. “I don’t know if he’s going to be like a future electrician or what we’ve got going on, but he loves light switches,” he remarked, adding a humorous note to the otherwise candid reflections on parenting.
Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown’s journey to parenthood has been an emotional and transformative experience. In previous interviews, Underwood emphasised how becoming a parent was a longstanding wish for both him and Brown, who is 43. “It was one of the things that bonded us early on. We both wanted to be dads,” he recollected.
Despite their eagerness to start a family, Underwood noted the uncertainties that accompany this new chapter in life. “Figuring out the next steps and stages was sort of a mystery to us until it wasn’t,” he said, candidly admitting the lack of resources available to guide new parents.
The couple’s experiences led Underwood to launch his podcast titled “Daddyhood” in February 2024, where he opens up about their fertility journey. He was transparent about the challenges they faced, particularly when it came to testing with their surrogate and undergoing fertility treatment. “I mean right away, my husband gets his results back for his sperm count, and he had incredible, great numbers, and I got mine back, and all my sperm was dead,” he explained, recalling the shock that enveloped him upon receiving the news.
Addressing the emotional toll of such news, Underwood spoke about how it affected his self-esteem. “I think one of the reasons why men don’t talk about it is it’s sort of a blow to the ego,” he explained. “They’re just like, ‘Why me? How can I not do the most simple task a man can do?'” His honesty reflects a larger societal issue surrounding men’s mental health and the importance of discussing sensitive topics like fertility.
Since bringing Bishop into their lives, the couple, who tied the knot in 2023, has enjoyed several public outings as a family. They participated in a charming holiday card photo shoot in December 2025 and recently attended the premiere of the animated film “Goat” in February 2026 with their toddler in tow.
At the GLAAD Media Awards, although Underwood was not nominated for an award, he and Brown showed their support for LGBTQ+ voices in pop culture by attending together, further demonstrating their commitment to raising awareness and championing representation within the industry.
Through candid interviews and personal stories, Colton Underwood continues to inspire many as he embraces fatherhood and navigates the complexities of parenting, demonstrating that love and dedication can triumph over obstacles. As the couple continues to grow their family and share their journey, fans can expect to see more heartwarming updates about Bishop in the future.