Who is Kyle Howard? Florida native 'Prince Charming' all set to try his luck at 'The Bachelorette'

Big on travel and on love, Kyle Howard is looking to woo Katie Thurston on the latest season of 'The Bachelorette'
Kyle Howard from 'The Bachelorette' (ABC)
Kyle Howard from 'The Bachelorette' (ABC)

When it comes to the game of love, sometimes, all you have to do is put your best foot forward and hope it all turns out well. For Katie Thurston, her first attempt to find love on Season 25 of 'The Bachelor' might have not been successful, but Thurston is not giving up just yet!

Thurston's iconic entry on Season 25 of 'The Bachelor' might have not won Matt James over, but it most certainly won the hearts of fans, seeing that Thurston is now all set to star on 'The Bachelorette' Season 17. This time around, she'll be the one playing hard-to-get, as 34 suitors try their luck in an attempt to win her over. And among them is Florida native Kyle Howard.

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Who is Kyle Howard?

Kyle Howard is a 26-year-old technical recruiter hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A huge fan of Steve Irwin, Howard also loves orchids. He is not a fan of mayonnaise or mustard. He is also big on travel, seeing that his Instagram bio mentions that he's been to 47 states and 14 countries so far.



 

What does he do for a living?

A technical recruiter, Howard works at Matlen Silver according to his LinkedIn profile, where he describes himself as "A double Gator with a love of sports, travel, and all things outdoors. Well-traveled, well-spoken, and hungry to learn something new every day." Howard studied at the University of Florida, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Geography and a Master's in Management.



 

Is Howard on social media?

Yes, Howard does have social media. You can follow him @kyle_howard1 on Instagram.



 

What is Howard looking for in a relationship?

Howards is a part of Season 17 of 'The Bachelorette', in the hope of finding love. Howard considers himself to be a hopeless romantic and being a one-woman man, hopes to find a woman that's perfect for him. Howard has also expressed that he'd like to settle down and start a family when he meets Miss Right. He would like her to be intelligent, athletic, compassionate and also, willing to try new things.

As per his official ABC bio, "Like him, she should love to travel and always be up for an adventure. Kyle wants someone who will make him laugh and enjoy a life filled with passion and romance. Kyle is here for the real deal – he is looking for the princess to his Prince Charming, and fingers crossed, it's all fireworks when he meets the Bachelorette."



 

Catch Season 17 of 'The Bachelorette' on Monday, June 7, at 8/7c on ABC.

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