‘Bachelor Nation’ star Daisy Kent will make a guest appearance on ‘The Bachelorette’

Seattle, Washington: Viewers can look forward to seeing ‘The Bachelor’ Joey Graziadei’s Season 28 runner-up Daisy Kent in the next episode of ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21.

Reality Steve revealed that on the next episode of the ABC dating show, the group will return to the US for Hometown and head to Seattle, Washington. There will be a second one-on-one date inspired by the Markus Schoberg musical ‘Wicked’, which will include appearances by former contestants Kelsey Anderson, Daisy Kent, Trista Sutter and Charity Lawson.

For the uninitiated, Daisy was offered the role of ‘The Bachelorette’ but turned it down prioritizing her health. The role was then given to her fellow Season 28 castmate Jane Tran.

During an appearance on Nick Viall’s podcast ‘The Viall Files’, Daisy cited multiple reasons for her decision not to star on the show.

“There’s a couple of reasons. So one, my health is one aspect of it. I knew as a leader, it’s a lot on you – not just emotionally, but physically,” Daisy revealed.

The 25-year-old, who suffers from Meniere’s disease and Lyme disease, has opened up about her health struggles, discussing lack of sleep and her concerns about the emotional toll of sending contestants home on the show. She sought the advice of former Bachelorettes before deciding that participating in the show would be too health-prone.

“I’ve talked to a lot of past leads when it’s been in discussion with me. I just knew from a health standpoint that it would be a lot,” Daisy added.

Daisy Kent turns down ‘The Bachelorette’ 2024 offer (@abc)

What Happened to Daisy Kent on ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28?

Throughout the 28 seasons of ‘The Bachelor,’ Daisy Kent has been very consistent in her passion for Joey. He initially felt unsure about his feelings for her but eventually realized that he was in love.

Despite her feelings, Daisy felt a strong connection between Joey and Kelsey, prompting her to gracefully withdraw from the competition. His selfless decision made the ending smoother and happier for Jay and Kelsey, as he could confidently choose Kelsey knowing that Daisy supported his decision.

‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 stars Daisy Kent and Joey Graziadei had an emotional finale (@abc)

What does Daisy Kent do for a living?

‘The Bachelor’ contestant Daisy Kent hails from Baker, Minnesota, a charming town halfway between Minneapolis and St. Cloud. The account executive reminisced about his idealistic upbringing on a Christmas tree farm during the show’s premiere episode.

Currently, Daisy is employed at Django, a mortgage software specialist company, where she has been dedicated to her role as Account Executive for over three years.

Moreover, alongside her successful career, Daisy took her passion for helping children to the next level by establishing her own non-profit organization.

Named ‘Hear Your Heart’, this organization is dedicated to providing support and resources to children facing challenges related to autoimmune disorders or hearing loss. Through ‘Hear Your Heart’, Daisy is able to make a greater impact on the lives of children in need.

‘The Bachelor’ season 28 contestant Daisy Kent (Instagram/@daisycant)

Who is Daisy Kent dating now?

Daisy Kent is currently in a relationship with Thor Herbst, who is known for his successful career as a professional off-road racer in the Score International Racing League. His racing accomplishments include a first-place finish in the Trophy Truck Spec category at the 2024 King Shox Score San Felipe 250, where he finished an impressive ninth overall.

Thor comes from a line of racing enthusiasts, with his grandfather, Jerry Herbst, a key figure in the family’s racing legacy. Jerry, along with his sons Ed, Tim and Troy, run Horrible Herbst Motorsports and are instrumental in supporting and nurturing the family’s passion for racing.

‘The Bachelor’ alum Daisy Kent shares a new photo with boyfriend Thor Herbst (Instagram/@daisycant)

New episodes of ‘The Bachelorette’ air Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC and the following day on Hulu