Kaitlyn Bristoweis the newestDancing With the Starschampionand she couldn’t be more excited.
Performing on the celebrity dance competition was always a dream of hers.
Bristowe almost appeared on the show years ago, but theBacheloralum claimed that she was blocked byBachelorcreator Mike Fleiss.
“He said he didn’t want people wanting fame after his show.”
Her journey toDancing With the Starswasn’t an easy one, but Kaitlyn is grateful for every moment.
“I don’t even know how to put it into words,” she toldETafter winning the competition.
Kaitlyn believes that the adversity she faced helped her eventually win the competition.
“I was on a journey with the show and the [Bachelor] franchise,” she said.
I am grateful for everything.
I can look back on it with gratitude.
Who would havethought."
Kaitlyn also chalks up her victory to her support system, which includes her boyfriend,Jason Tartick.
She said that her dance partner, Artem Chigvintsev, helped her understand just how critical that support is.
I think about five years ago, if I would have came on this show.
