Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian television personality (born 1985)
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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]
June 19, 1985
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| Born | Kaitlyn Dawn Bristowe June 19, 1985 Leduc, Alberta, Canada |
| Alma mater | Leduc Composite High School |
| Occupations | Television personality, podcast host |
| Partner | Jason Tartick (2019–2023) |
Early life
Career
Television
The Bachelor
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
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 was 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]
On August 18, 2025, Bristowe co-hosted alongside Colton Underwood on a dating reality series titled, Are You My First? Featuring twenty-one virgin singles that premiered on Hulu.[19]
Personal life
On November 2, 2018, Bristowe and Booth made a joint statement announcing they had broken up.[20]
Bristowe started dating Jason Tartick, a former contestant from Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette, in January 2019.[21] Bristowe and Tartick shared a home in Nashville, Tennessee, with two golden retrievers.[22] In September 2019, the couple starred in country singer Brett Kissel's music video for his number one hit "Drink About Me".[23] In November 2020, the couple's dogs starred in the music video for Kissel's "A Few Good Stories" with Walk off the Earth.[24] In May 2021, Bristowe and Tartick announced their engagement.[25] On August 6, 2023, Bristowe and Tartick released a joint statement that they decided to end their engagement.[26]
Bristowe revealed on the Out & About podcast that she is bisexual.[27]
Bristowe appeared on the Talk Tuah podcast by Haliey Welch on September 24, 2024.[28]
Filmography
As a television personality
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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; |
| 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" |
| 2025 | Are You My First? | Co-host | 10 episodes |
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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| 2019 | "Drink About Me" | Brett Kissel |