Kaitlyn Bristowe

Kaitlyn Bristowe
Born
Kaitlyn Dawn Bristowe

(1985-06-19) June 19, 1985 (age 39)
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
Alma materLeduc Composite High School
Occupation(s)Television personality, podcast host
PartnerJason Tartick (2019–2023)

Kaitlyn Dawn Bristowe (born June 19, 1985)[1] is a Canadian television personality best known for being a contestant on the nineteenth season of ABC's The Bachelor, and as the lead on the eleventh season of The Bachelorette.[2] She won the season 29 of Dancing with the Stars, with partner Artem Chigvintsev.[3]

Early life

The daughter of a ballerina,[4] Bristowe grew up in Leduc, Alberta,[5] and moved as an adult to Vancouver, British Columbia, a dance scholarship[2] where she became a spin-class instructor.[4]

Career

Television

The Bachelor

Main article: The Bachelor (American season 19)

Bristowe was a contestant on Chris Soules' season of The Bachelor. She placed third overall, losing to runner-up Becca Tilley and winner Whitney Bischoff.[6]

The Bachelorette

Main article: The Bachelorette (season 11)

On The Bachelor "After the Final Rose" segment, host Chris Harrison announced that season eleven would begin with two Bachelorettes, Bristowe and fellow season nineteen contestant Britt Nilsson.[7] Bristowe became the official bachelorette of season eleven.[8] The season ultimately ended in her engagement to contestant Shawn Booth.[9]

Bristowe co-hosted season 17 and season 18 of The Bachelorette alongside fellow former Bachelorette Tayshia Adams.[10]

Dancing with the Stars

During the airing of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever! in June 2020, host Chris Harrison offered Bristowe a spot on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, which she accepted.[11] Previously Bristowe alleged that The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss had blocked Bristowe from participating on the show when she was offered a spot in 2015 after her season of The Bachelorette had finished airing.[12]

On September 2, 2020, Bristowe was announced as one of the celebrities competing on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars.[13] She was partnered with professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, and on November 23, 2020, they were declared the winners of the season.[3]

On November 8, 2021, Bristowe was announced as one of the stars joining the Dancing with the Stars Live! - 2022 Tour.[14] She is joining other professionals on the show, including her season 29 partner, Artem. She is set to perform at 55 out of the 66 dates.[15]

Other ventures

In her early 20s, Bristowe earned a spot as a cheerleader for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League.[16]

Her podcast, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, began on May 29, 2017. In 2019, she started her wine label Spade and Sparrows.[17] On May 14, 2020, Bristowe released her debut single "If I'm Being Honest".[18]

Personal life

On November 2, 2018, Bristowe and Booth made a joint statement announcing they had broken up.[19]

Bristowe started dating Jason Tartick, a former contestant from Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette, in January 2019.[20] Bristowe and Tartick shared a home in Nashville, Tennessee, with two golden retrievers.[21] In September 2019, the couple starred in country singer Brett Kissel's music video for his number one hit "Drink About Me".[22] In November 2020, the couple's dogs starred in the music video for Kissel's "A Few Good Stories" with Walk off the Earth.[23] In May 2021, Bristowe and Tartick announced their engagement.[24] On August 6, 2023, Bristowe and Tartick released a joint statement that they decided to end their engagement.[25]

Bristowe revealed on the Out & About podcast that she is bisexual.[26]

Bristowe appeared on the Talk Tuah podcast by Haliey Welch on September 24, 2024.[27]

Filmography

As a television personality

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015–2022 The Bachelor Contestant Contestant on season 19; 15 episodes
2015–2023 The Bachelorette Various roles The Bachelorette on season 11;

Advisor on season 12;

Co-host on season 17 and 18

2015–2016 Celebrity Family Feud Contestant 2 episodes
2017 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Contestant 2 episodes
2018 Steve Panelist Episode: "Tracy Morgan/Beverly Bond, Kaitlyn Bristowe & Garcelle Beauvais"
2020 Dancing with the Stars Contestant Contestant and winner on season 29
2020 The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart Judge Episode: "Week 6 -- Finale"
2024 Talk Tuah Guest Episode: "I MADE IT OFFICIAL WITH POOKIE - Talk Tuah Ep. 3 with Kaitlyn Bristowe"
Music videos
Year Title Artist Notes
2019 "Drink About Me" Brett Kissel

References

  1. ^ "The MiscELENAeous Podcast with Elena Davies: Pee Pants, Nude Pictures, and more Kaitlyn Bristowe on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
  2. ^ a b Olya, Gabrielle (March 12, 2015). "5 Things You Need to Know about New Bachelorette Contender Kaitlyn Bristowe". People. Time Inc. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Piester, Lauren (November 24, 2020). "Dancing With the Stars Season 29 Names a Winner". E! Entertainment Television.
  4. ^ a b "Will It Be Britt or Kaitlin? For the First Time Ever, There Will Be Two Bachelorettes Greeting Their Suitors When the Hit Series Returns To ABC for Its 11th Season on May 18" (Press release). ABC via TheFutonCritic.com. March 9, 2015. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  5. ^ "Photos: Vancouver's Kaitlyn Bristowe bounced from 'The Bachelor'". The Vancouver Sun. British Columbia. February 24, 2015. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  6. ^ Krolak, Mike (February 24, 2015). "Kaitlyn, Eliminated: Her Journey on The Bachelor". ABC The Bachelor. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  7. ^ Bentley, Jean (March 9, 2015). "The Bachelorette 11 Twist: There's Two! Both Kaitlyn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson Will Look for Love". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  8. ^ Longeretta, Emily (May 19, 2015). "'The Bachelorette' Revealed – And Not Everyone's Happy About It". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on June 4, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Nahas, Aili (July 27, 2015). "The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe on Her Engagement: 'I Didn't Think I Could Be This Happy'". People. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  10. ^ "Chris Harrison Not Returning to The Bachelorette Next Season, Tayshia Adams & Kaitlyn Bristowe to Co-Host". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  11. ^ Ryu, Jenna (June 16, 2020). "'Bachelorette' Kaitlyn Bristowe joins 'Dancing with the Stars' despite past controversy". USA Today.
  12. ^ Nahas, Aili; Corinthios, Aurelie (October 8, 2019). "Kaitlyn Bristowe Claims Bachelor Creator Mike Fleiss 'Hates Women,' Blocked Her from DWTS". People.
  13. ^ ""Dancing with the Stars" 2020 Celebrity Cast Announced!". ABC.com. September 2, 2020.
  14. ^ "Mirrorball Trophy Winner Kaitlyn Bristowe Announces She's Joining the 2022 'DWTS' Tour: 'I Am Beyond Grateful'". Bachelornation. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  15. ^ "Dancing With The Stars: Live 2022". Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  16. ^ Hynes, Hayley. "Kaitlyn Bristowe's Life Before 'The Bachelor' Was Anything But Easy - Narcity". www.narcity.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Weinberg, Sarah (June 21, 2019). "Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe Reveals Boyfriend Jason Tartick's Favorite Bottle From Her New Wine Line". Delish. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Kaitlyn Bristowe Makes Her Country Music Debut with New Song 'If I'm Being Honest". People. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  19. ^ Aiello, McKenna (November 2, 2018). "The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth Break Up". E! News. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  20. ^ "Kailtlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick Officially Dating | PEOPLE.com".
  21. ^ Grossbart, Sarah. "How Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick Became a Bachelor Power Couple". E! Entertainment Television. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  22. ^ Tracy, Brianne (September 5, 2019). "Go Behind-the-Scenes of Brett Kissel's 'Drink About Me' Music Video Starring Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick". People. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  23. ^ Samhan, Jamie (November 6, 2020). "Kaitlyn Bristowe's Dogs Star In Brett Kissel And Walk Off The Earth's 'A Few Good Stories' Music Video". ET Canada. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020.
  24. ^ Corinthios, Aurelie (May 11, 2021). "Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick Are Engaged! 'It Was Really Special,' She Says". People. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  25. ^ Donnellan, Sara (August 6, 2023). "Bachelor Nation's Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick Split, Call Off Their Engagement After 4 Years Together". US Weekly. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  26. ^ Colclasure, Jamie (May 22, 2023). "'Bachelor' Kaitlyn Bristowe Breaks Silence On True Sexual Identity". TVshocase. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  27. ^ I MADE IT OFFICIAL WITH POOKIE - Talk Tuah Ep. 3 with Kaitlyn Bristowe. Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
Preceded by The Bachelorette
Season 11 (2015) 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Dancing with the Stars (US) winner
Season 29 (Fall 2020 with Artem Chigvintsev) 		Succeeded by