'The Bachelor Season 27': Who is Kylee Russell? Miss North Carolina runner-up has also been an NBA dancer

Falling in love 'hard and fast' is a given for this 'The Bachelor' Season 27's contestant, Kylee Russell
PUBLISHED JAN 23, 2023
Kylee Russell to be featured in ABC's upcoming show 'The Bachelor' Season 27 (Instagram/@kyleeemarie)
Kylee Russell to be featured in ABC's upcoming show 'The Bachelor' Season 27 (Instagram/@kyleeemarie)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Ever since ABC announced the coming of 'The Bachelor' Season 27, fans have been itching to explore everything about the show. The show will once again feature the butterflies of budding love and the pain of heartbreaks. Not everyone will get the chance to experience love on the show, but one thing viewers will be getting in ample amount is the drama.

Thirty bold and beautiful ladies will be vying for Zach Shallcross' heart in 'The Bachelor' Season 27, and one among them is Kylee Russell, the second runner-up of Miss Carolina 2022. She will try her best to impress Zach with her infectious smile and bold personality. Until the show drops, let's take a look at who Kylee is.

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Who is Kylee Russell?

According to her ABC bio, Kylee Russell is a 25-year-old North Carolina native who lives in Charlotte town and works as a postpartum nurse. She calls herself a "fast food enthusiast." According to Kylee's LinkedIn profile, she works as a social media intern at Mckenzie Jades. Moreover, Kylee is also one of the Honey Bees, and a dancing coach, at Charlotte Hornets and Spinzo Corporation. She claimed in one of her posts, "Thankful for an organization that has given me the best two years of my life, and affording me the opportunity to experience it all again." Charlotte Hornets and Spinzo Corporation is a place where the Honey Bees teach participants skills and techniques ranging from hip-hop to jazz. Kylee is well-versed in all dance forms and has been an NBA dancer. 

As of now, Kylee is exploring her career in social media. She graduated in Marketing from Wingate University. Ever since 2017, she has been working for various firms like Dance Productions Studio, Clear Water Concepts, and Mckenzie Jades as social media intern and marketing assistant. Kylee has been a pro in many fields. Back in 2022, she registered herself for Miss North Carolina, USA. Even though she didn't win the title and was placed as the second runner-up and won many hearts. She has been deeply inspired by Cheslie Kryst, the late Miss USA. Kylee said, "I looked up to her more than I can even put into words." She further added, "I wanted to exhibit the intellect she had, [in the] evening gown, I wanted to have that same grace, swimsuit, I wanted the fierceness of her walk (every time I worked out I pictured myself having those same rock hard abs), and during onstage question the passion and confidence she exhibited as she spoke." She further thanked Cheslie, "I simply just want to thank you for helping me believe in myself, and showing me that someone like me can do great things."



 

Kylee Russell in 'The Bachelor' Season 27

Kylee has way more to show off on screen than just her dance moves and beautiful smiles. Bachelor Nation describes the star as someone who "is passionate about helping new mothers and can’t wait to have a baby of her own ASAP." Even though Kylee is just 25 years old but she is all set to start a family of her own. Falling in love has never been a difficult task for her. Kylee claims that falling in love has always been "hard and fast" for her. Let us further wait to see whether Zach is on the same page as that Kylee.

Tune in to ABC on January 23 at 8 p.m. ET to find out what happens in the premiere episode of 'The Bachelor' Season 27.

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