Kaitlyn Bristowewas able to witnessKatie Thurston’s upcomingBacheloretteseason unfold — and now, she’s spilling the beans on what’s to come.
During an appearance on theBachelor Happy Hourpodcast on Tuesday, Bristowe shared how “fun” it was for her and fellow co-hostTayshia Adamsto be a part of Thurston’s journey on the ABC reality series, which was filmed in New Mexico.
“One thing we kept saying is, ‘My gosh, it would have been so nice to have this when we were the Bachelorette, to have women who have been in our shoes before come in and be there.’ If it’s just a shoulder to cry on, if it’s you need advice, if you’re feeling alone in it or if you’re feeling like you can’t do it, which we all feel at a certain point,” she continued.
While the Dew Edit designer explained how it “was really nice to be there as a mentor and support system” for Thurston, 30, she also noted how it was “nice to just be on the other side of it and see how much effort and compassion and hard work” is put into making the show a reality.
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Bristowe additionally revealed that she was able to “find a bond” with Adams, 30, while they supported Thurston on her journey.
In February, longtimeBachelorhostChris Harrisonrevealed that he wastemporarily stepping awayfrom the franchise afterhis controversial defenseofRachael Kirkconnell—Matt James' final pick who came under fire for past racially insensitive actions. PEOPLE then confirmed in March that Bristowe and Adams wouldappear as co-hosts in Harrison’s place.
Days later, Thurston wasannounced as the season 17 leadduringThe Bachelor’sAfter the Final Rosespecial.Michelle Young, who competed alongside Thurston for James' final rose, was also tapped to star on the long-running reality series. Her season is set for this fall.
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When Bristowe teased Thurston’s season early last month, theDancing with the Starschampionsaid that she advised the season 17 lead “to not try and control the narrative.”
“[I always say] to be authentic to who you are,” Bristowe toldHollywood Lifeon May 3. “There’s a lot of pressure from the world watching, and a lot of times you get in your head about what they would want to see and how it might be portrayed, but you can’t let that drive the narrative of the story.”
“It has to be truly authentic to yourself and how you’re feeling, no matter who you’re going to piss off,” she added.
The Bachelorettereturns June 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
