Kaitlyn Bristowe pays tribute to ‘Bachelorette’ Clint Arlis, dies aged 34 – The Hollywood Reporter
Kaitlyn Bristowe is sharing her heartfelt thoughts after Clint Arlis, a contestant on her ABC season Bachelorette aired in 2015, died this week. He is 34 years old.
Arlis’ sister, Taylor Lulek, confirmed his death on Facebook, writing that the Chicago architectural engineer passed away on January 11. She did not share information regarding the cause of death. died.
On Thursday, Bristowe offered her condolences to his loved ones in a series of emotional videos posted on her Instagram Stories. She eliminated Arlis in the third episode of the season.
“I’m not sure what happened, how it happened,” she said. “All I want to say is, from the moment I got to know him on the show – although you know, things don’t end on the best terms for us – from the moment he was on the show to To this day, I haven’t heard anything but unbelievable things. about that person. ”
Co-host of The BacheloretteThe last two seasons continued, “It was such a huge loss, and to be honest, I was just standing by my side when I heard this news, so if there is anything I can do. I don’t know what I can do, but anything, please let me know, and let’s all pray or be there for the Clint family during this time. God, I’m so sorry. ”
Nick Viall, runner-up on Bristowe’s season and later star of his own season Bachelor, tweeted that Arlis was a “very kind, unique and talented person who was taken from this world too soon.”
Bristowe, winner of season 29 of Dancing with the stars, accepted an offer from winner Shawn Booth at her end Bachelorette Season. The couple announced their split in 2018 and she is now engaged to her franchisee partner Jason Tartick.