May 18, 2026 bachelor insider
Carla Kemp Discusses Touring with Michael Jackson & Owning One of His Iconic Fedoras
Memories of a lifetime!
Bachelor Nation fans got to know Carla Kemp as she looked for love on Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor.”
Since her time on the show, she’s kept followers updated with her life and wellness routines online.
And recently, Carla has been sharing about her experience touring with Michael Jackson in the ’90s during his Dangerous world tour.
Over multiple posts, Carla shared behind-the-scenes tour footage and revealed that her ex-husband was one of Michael Jackson’s background vocalists.
Reflecting on that time, Carla shared the story of how her ex-husband got the job and revealed it involved a little motivation from the Bachelor Nation star herself.
She remembered that he wasn’t sure if he wanted to audition at first due to having a young family, and Carla was the one who encouraged him to go for it.
“He knew what was involved in all that traveling, and I was like, ‘Dude, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing for Michael Jackson. You better do the audition, do well, and let’s call it a day,’” she recalled.
Carla’s ex-husband ended up getting the job and she and their daughter Nayanna were able to join him on tour. Carla recorded a lot of their time on the road together... and even acquired one of Michael Jackson’s iconic fedoras!
She revealed, “We all know that he would throw his fedora out when he finished Billie Jean right? And that was, like, a highlight. I was going to get out in the audience and try to go to it. So, what do you do? You just go to the direct source.”
Carla shared that she asked Michael Jackson directly if she could have one of his fedoras, and he gave it to her. She reflected on her experience, expressing, “Grateful for the worldwide travel and unforgettable experiences!”
Wow! Followers filled the comments with their love for all the memories and stories from Carla’s time on tour.
What a unique experience, and we appreciate Carla sharing her memories with us!
