Fans met Katie during Matt James‘ season 25 of The Bachelor, which aired in early 2021, and she quickly became a favorite for her outspoken nature and positive personality.
Filming kicked off in New Mexico later that month and wrapped “ahead of schedule,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively.
To help her navigate the challenging experience, former leads Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams offered their expert advice in place of ousted host Chris Harrison, who officially exited the franchise amid backlash for his defense of Rachael Kirkconnell.
Going into the show, Katie knew she would want to walk away engaged to her future husband.
“Kaitlyn said, ‘Don’t fall in love with one person on the first night, be open,’” she recalled.
While the road to a relationship came with its fair share of ups and downs, Katie wouldn’t have done it any other way.