September 15, 2026 bachelor insider
Kaitlyn Bristowe to Host Behind-the-Scenes Coverage of ‘DWTS’ Season 35 Premiere
Put on your dancing shoes!
Bachelor Nation fans got to know and love Kaitlyn Bristowe on Season 19 of “The Bachelor” and Season 11 of “The Bachelorette.”
After her season, Kaitlyn went on to compete on “Dancing with the Stars” and won the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The former Bachelorette previously returned to the “DWTS” stage to perform for the 20th anniversary.
And now, Kaitlyn will be joining professional dancer Sasha Farber as she hosts behind-the-scenes coverage of the Season 35 premiere.
It was announced that this season’s premiere will take place over the course of two days. And the official “DWTS” Instagram page revealed that the Bachelor Nation star will be covering the first night on TikTok Live.
Next to a graphic announcing the hosts, the show wrote, “@sashafarber1 and @kaitlynbristowe are hanging out backstage, and they’re taking you with them! 😉 🎉”
Kaitlyn commented on the post, “I genuinely cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!” and Sasha teased, “u better bring your dance shoes.”
Others filled the comments with their love for the hosting duo, writing things such as, “TWO OF MY FAVES! ❤️” and “Yayyyyy! Perfect choice! 🙌”
Musician Lindsey Stirling wrote, “So fun!!” and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba added, “This looks like a fun duo!”
How exciting! We’re cheering on Kaitlyn and Sasha, and we’re wishing them all the best!
