While The Bachelor franchise has been filled with memorable contestants since the beginning, none were as memorable as The Bachelor season 19's Kelsey Poe. She was the widow from Michigan who was eliminated by Chris Soules in the sixth week following an intense two-on-one date. Kelsey, who placed eighth in the season, faced backlash from the other women in the house and the fans, and she's still one of the most notorious villains of Bachelor Nation.
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The most memorable part of Kelsey's time on The Bachelor was her backstory. As one of the 23 women who competed for Chris' heart, Kelsey struggled to befriend the other women in the house, eventually transitioning into the villain role. She never received a group date rose, nor was she selected for a one-on-one, and her connection with Chris didn't seem very strong. Kelsey described the story of her late husband's passing as "amazing" and used it to get time with Chris. Her behavior regarding her late husband was odd, making the other contestants believe she was fake and manipulative.
Kelsey's Time On The Bachelor Explained
Aside from her backstory, Kelsey's time on The Bachelor is tied to her feud with Ashley Iaconetti Haibon. Ashley initially seemed to rub Kelsey the wrong way, but things escalated during week 4. While on a camping group date, Ashley behaved indecently, according to Kelsey, who spent the date pouting and complaining. Tensions continued to flare after Ashley wasn't selected for a Cinderella-inspired one-on-one date, and Kelsey had a questionable panic attack in week 5. The women faced off in an intense two-on-one date. Both women were eliminated during the date.
Kelsey Left The Bachelor Behind Her
While fans despised her, life after The Bachelor seemed promising for Kelsey, having done some interviews for podcasts such as The Juliet Show. However, following her elimination in early February 2015, she announced via ABC News that she would move to Paris to become a full-time writer. Kelsey had been writing a blog before the show and decided it was time to become a full-fledged writer. She left her life behind in Michigan and eventually won a writing competition where she wrote about her experiences dealing with her late husband's passing. She also found new love overseas that summer, but it's unclear if they are still dating.
While almost ten years have passed since her time on the show, Kelsey is still absent from social media, and little is known about her whereabouts or what she's been up to. Kelsey has continued to face endless criticism on social media and stopped posting on Instagram and Facebook in 2015. She also stopped posting on her blog, which now appears to have been deleted. Kelsey even attempted to sue The Bachelor for emotional damages but dropped the charges shortly after.
