Bachelorette Star Kaitlyn Bristowe Addresses Claims Shes Copying Exs New Girlfriend

Highlights

Kaitlyn Bristowe denies copying Jason Tartick's girlfriend Kat Stickler, addressing accusations over similar hair posts.
Bristowe expresses frustration over constant scrutiny and urges fans to stop creating unnecessary drama between women.
Kaitlyn Bristowe first gained fame from The Bachelor and later as a Bachelorette, before her engagement to Jason Tartick ended.

Kaitlyn Britstowe wants her fans to know she’s not copying Jason Tartricks’ new girlfriend Kat Stickler. The Bachelorette star took to social media to respond to recent accusations.

Kaitlyn found herself under scrutiny after sharing a photo of her niece's braided hair, shortly after Kat Stickler posted a picture of her own daughter’s braid.

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The reality star had proudly shared a now-deleted post featuring her niece's braid, captioned, "I still got it." Meanwhile, Stickler, also a content creator, had also shared an image of her daughter Mary-Katherine’s braid, with the caption, "I think it’s my best one yet if I do say so myself."

This led some comments on Kaitlyn’s post to suggest she was copying Kaitlyn’s ealier post.

Bristowe responded to the accusations on her Instagram Story, writing, "Oh Christ guys. I braided my niece’s hair and posted about it not having a f–king clue someone else did."

Frustrated by the backlash, she continued, "Y’all are freaking me out to post anything cuz I can’t even eat pizza anymore without someone thinking something. I do not follow these people, I do not see their content, I do not care." She emphasized her point by saying, "Sorry to break it to you but I do not care to be copying anyone. Please calm down."

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In her final remarks, Bristowe urged people to stop creating unnecessary drama, "Please stop pitting me against other incredible women. None of us deserve that." This incident is just one in a series of comparisons between the two women.

Kaitlyn And Jason’s Split Faced Cheating Accusations

Just last week, Bristowe was seen at the same NHL game as her ex, Jason Tartick, and his new girlfriend, Stickler. Bristowe was accompanied by Zac Clark, sparking rumors about their potential romance. In January, she had to refute allegations of cheating on Tartick with Clark, after a video from a New Year’s Eve party showed them looking cozy.

Bristowe and Tartick's four-year engagement ended in August 2023, surprising many fans. Although the breakup initially seemed amicable, tensions rose when Bristowe accused Tartick of playing the "victim" to gain sympathy post-split. Tartick and Stickler were later reported to be dating in April and made their relationship Instagram official in June.

Now, some fans think Kaitlyn wants to get attention from the situation by acting similarly to her man’s new girlfriend, though he’s pushing back.

Kaitlyn Bristowe first gained public attention through her participation in the popular reality TV series, The Bachelor. She appeared on the show's 19th season, which premiered in 2015. Competing for the affection of Chris Soules, Bristowe quickly became a fan favorite due to her vibrant personality and sharp wit. Although she did not win Soules' heart, finishing in third place, her charm and charisma earned her a significant following.

Her journey in the Bachelor franchise didn't end there. In March 2015, Kaitlyn was announced as one of the two potential Bachelorettes for the 11th season of The Bachelorette. The premiere, which also aired in 2015, featured a unique twist where the male contestants voted between Bristowe and Britt Nilsson to determine who would be the Bachelorette. Kaitlyn won the majority vote, securing her place as the star of the season.