


Related: Bachelorette: Why Fans Think Michelle Will Regret Choosing Nayte Also, rather than simply hosting, they served in a mentorship capacity for Katie and Michelle. On the premiere of Katie's season, they slyly peeked through a window and munched on popcorn as they critiqued the men emerging from the limos. Many viewers were instantly pleased with the lightheartedness that Kaitlyn and Tayshia brought to the show. Their appointment came after longtime host Chris Harrison stepped down due to backlash from downplaying The Bachelorcontestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racially insensitive actions. The dynamic duo of Kaitlyn and Tayshia, who both previously starred as leads of The Bachelorette, have so far co-hosted the seasons of Michelle Young and Katie Thurston. However, fans and loved ones alike expressed nothing but praise. Mere hours before the highly-anticipated live event, it was revealed that co-host Tayshia Adams was exposed to COVID-19 and, out of an abundance of caution, would not be appearing alongside Kaitlyn on the special episode. Though Kaitlyn is no stranger to live television having won Dancing With The Stars, this was her first time at the helm by herself. Kaitlyn Bristowe didn't expect to be flying solo while hosting After The Final Rose following the finale of The Bachelorette, but Bachelor Nation applauded her for a job well done.
