Fans spot something strange in 'The Bachelor' alum Daisy Kent's new BF Thor Herbst's Insta photo
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Daisy Kent is currently basking in the glow of new love. The former contestant of 'The Bachelor' Season 28 recently posted a picture on her Instagram account, featuring herself and her new beau Thor Herbst.
"JK I'm a passenger princes," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram story.
The photograph showcased Daisy and Thor, both clad in auto racing suits, striking a pose in front of a vibrant Monster Energy racing car. Their faces were adorned with wide smiles, as Thor lovingly wrapped his arm around Daisy. The couple exuded a sense of joy and affection after their racetruck driving experience.
Shortly thereafter, the online community started posting their opinions and thoughts about Daisy's recent romantic interest. The netizens eagerly shared their perspectives and analyses of Daisy's new partner.
A Reddit user shared, "He looks like a possessed doll."
Another user chimed in, "He looks like the human version of Woody from Toy Story."
A third user exclaimed, "Don't do Woody like that. Woody was my childhood crush. He was much cuter than this guy."
One comment read, "This dude looks like the grownup version of the wooden doll from The Boy." Another user said, "He looks 50."
A user quipped, "Does anyone else get uncanny valley vibes from him?"
What does Daisy Kent’s boyfriend Thor Herbst do for a living?
Daisy Kent's boyfriend Thor Herbst belongs to the renowned Herbst racing family. He is recognized as a seasoned competitor in the off-road racing circuit, specifically with SCORE International.
As indicated on his official profile with the organization, Herbst showcased his skills by clinching the top spot in the Trophy Truck Spec category at the 2024 King Shocks Score San Felipe 250 event, ultimately securing a ninth-place finish overall.
In April 2023, the millionaire took to his Instagram page to post a collection of photos and videos from the San Felipe race that had taken place the year before.
“Already had an amazing week with friends and family in San Felipe, the win was icing on the cake! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 🇲🇽," he simply captioned the post.
How did Daisy Kent and Thor Herbst meet?
Daisy Kent and Thor Herbst first met each other while they were both attending San Diego State University. This encounter marked the beginning of a friendship that would last for years to come.
“They met in college at San Diego State University and reconnected after she left the show. He reached out to her first, and it’s been going really well," an insider told Us Weekly.
The insider added that the pair had been jet-setting to various destinations as of late, such as embarking on a getaway with her relatives to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and enjoying a cozy retreat in a cabin in Utah. Additionally, Kent and Herbst also took a detour to Indio, California, to attend the Stagecoach music festival in April.
In an episode of the 'Scrubbing In podcast', Daisy spilled the beans on the pair's early romance and mentioned thaht they dated four years ago after meeting in college.
“We didn’t date for very long, but we were always really good friends after, and our whole college friend group is super close," she said.
Kent revealed that it was actually Herbst who proposed ending their relationship initially. However, she described the breakup as being beneficial for both of them.
She further added, "We just weren’t at a place to have a relationship, and I think at the time we were both just very college. And just wanted to have fun.”
Why did Daisy Kent decline ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21?
During a recent episode of Ashley Iaconetti's podcast 'Almost Famous', Daisy Kent shared that she had been presented with the chance to become the star of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21.
Despite the tempting offer, Daisy ultimately turned it down in order to focus on personal growth and development. She made it clear to Ashley that her decision was not influenced by any potential romantic interests, but rather by her desire to work on herself.
“I can actually say 100 percent that I made [that choice] on my own before I ever wanted to think about anything with anyone else,” Daisy shared.
The reality TV star continued, “Because I knew I was at this point in my life where I kind of had to be selfish and make a decision for me and what was going to be best for me. So I can say that decision definitely had nothing to do with my dating life right now.”
During the live portion of 'The Bachelor' Season 28 finale which aired on March 25, 2024, Daisy made the decision to turn down the offer. What shocked viewers even more was when she revealed that she had actually made her choice two weeks before the show was even filmed.
While making an appearance on Nick Viall's podcast, 'The Viall Files', Daisy revealed that she had declined the opportunity to be the lead on 'The Bachelorette' because of her health concerns.
“[As the lead] you’re up super late, it’s nonstop. I talked to a lot of past leads when [the show] was in talks with me and I just knew from a health point it would be a lot," she said.
