During the premiere of the 25th season of The Bachelor, viewers were introduced to the 32 women vying for a chance at love with Matt James. Among them was New York native, Kit Keenan. Kit immediately began turning heads when she pulled up to The Bachelor mansion in a Bentley. As soon as she stepped out, it was clear that she came to make a statement. At the end of the episode, Kit was one of the women to receive a rose from Matt, earning her the chance to stay in the house and get to know him better. Only time will tell if she makes it all the way to the end, but so far she’s off to a promising start. Keep reading for 10 things you didn’t know about The Bachelor contestant, Kit Keenan.
1. Fashion Runs in the Family
Kit has a great sense of style, and that’s because the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Her mother is Cynthia, a well-known fashion designer based in New York City. Cynthia has her own clothing line, and her designs are often featured at New York Fashion Week.
2. A Style Chameleon
While Kit’s love for fashion is no secret, she doesn’t like to stick to just one look. During an interview with Fashion Week Daily, Kit said, “My style is very garden fairy/pink princess most of the time. Then there’s my 12-year-old boy alter ego that comes out sometimes who just wants to wear boxer shorts and scour resale websites for vintage skate tees. I think it’s important to have balance and mix it up.”
3. Podcasting with Mom
In addition to her love for fashion, Kit also enjoys creating content. She is the co-host of a podcast called Ageless, which she hosts with her mother. According to the show’s description, Ageless explores “fashion, business, wellness, and motherhood through the lens of our adventures around the world.” The podcast is available on all major streaming platforms.
4. Fitness Enthusiast
Putting on cute outfits isn’t the only way Kit likes to look and feel her best. She is also a very active person and spends a lot of time working out. From going to the gym or doing home workouts to hiking, Kit makes it a point to find ways to incorporate exercise into her regular routine.
5. Surf’s Up!
Some people may look at Kit and assume that she’s the dainty type who is afraid of everything, but they would be completely wrong in that assumption. Kit has a very adventurous side and loves to go surfing whenever she can. According to Bachelor Nation, she can even surf in high heels.
6. Instagram Fame Before The Bachelor
With every season of The Bachelor, there’s always rumors and rumblings that there are contestants who are simply on the show to try to boost their personal brand. Some people think that may be the case with Kit. She has 81,000 followers on Instagram, and her account was verified long before she got on the show, which leads people to believe that she is just doing the show to get more attention. Kit, however, insists that she is genuinely looking for love.
7. The Youngest in the House
The fact that Kit is only 21 also adds fuel to the argument that she is just doing the show for the sake of being on TV. She is the youngest woman in the house and is seven years younger than Matt James. She is also currently a college student at New York University.
8. Teenage Entrepreneur
When Kit was just a teenager, she started her very own fashion line called Kit. During an interview with Town and Country Magazine, Kit shared that she has always been business-minded, and that combined with her love for fashion seemed like a natural progression to starting her own line. It’s unclear whether or not the line still exists.
9. Limited Relationship Experience
Although Kit says she’s ready to settle down, she doesn’t have a lot of dating experience. Other than her high school sweetheart, she hasn’t really been in a relationship. Going from never having been in a serious relationship to getting engaged in just a few weeks seems like a big jump, but hopefully, it’s one that Kit is ready to make.
10. Culinary Adventures
Thanks to being a college student, hosting a podcast, and being involved in the fashion world, Kit probably doesn’t have a lot of free time on her hands. When she does, however, she enjoys spending it in the kitchen. She loves experimenting with different recipes and trying new foods.
