Kaitlyn Bristowe

Kaitlyn Bristowe is a Canadian television personality, podcaster, and entrepreneur who first rose to prominence through the Bachelor franchise and has since built a multi-faceted media and business career. Born in Leduc, Alberta, Canada, Bristowe grew up in a small town outside Edmonton and was an accomplished dancer from a young age. She studied dance professionally and was pursuing a career in dance before being cast on Season 19 of The Bachelor with Chris Soules in 2015.

Bristowe was subsequently selected as the lead for Season 11 of The Bachelorette in 2015, making history as one of two potential Bachelorettes chosen by the contestants at the start of the season (alongside Britt Nilsson). Her season was notable for her candid, humorous personality and her willingness to challenge the show’s traditional norms. She became engaged to Shawn Booth during the finale, though they later separated in 2018. Bristowe returned to the franchise as co-host of The Bachelorette alongside Tayshia Adams for Seasons 17 and 18 in 2021-2022.

Beyond television, Bristowe has been one of the most successful entrepreneurs to emerge from the Bachelor franchise. She launched the ‘Off the Vine’ podcast in 2017, which became one of the most popular podcasts in the entertainment and lifestyle category, featuring celebrity interviews and candid conversations. She also founded Spade and Sparrows, a wine brand that has grown into a successful business with distribution across the United States and Canada. In 2020, she competed on Season 29 of Dancing with the Stars, winning the Mirrorball Trophy with partner Artem Chigvintsev.

By 2026, Bristowe’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. Her diversified income streams include her podcast, wine business, television hosting and appearances, Dancing with the Stars earnings, and brand partnerships. She has collaborated with various fashion and beauty brands and has built a loyal following on social media. Bristowe is engaged to fellow Bachelorette alum Jason Tartick, and together they have become one of the most visible couples in the Bachelor Nation community.