Who Is Nicolle Kate On ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?
Nicolle Kate isn’t just another contestant shuffled into the gilded chaos of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2; she’s quickly become the person everyone’s talking about, whether they’re rooting for her, side-eyeing her, or maybe even wishing they had her flexibility. Sixty-four years old, with a Miami Beach tan and the vibe of someone who’d tell you earnestly that downward dog changed her life, Nicolle arrived on the very first night with infectious energy. She literally tossed a football to Mel, this season’s Bachelor, grinning like he’d just been handed the key to his own fairytale. And even though she didn’t snag the first impression rose, she left everyone buzzing. It was exactly the sort of bold, slightly awkward, wildly charming move you hope to see on the show, more real than a carefully rehearsed “nice to meet you.”
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By episode two, it was clear Nicolle wasn’t going to fade quietly into the plush background. If something felt right, she leaned in, sometimes literally. Pool parties turned into splashy drama when she made out with Mel in plain view of everyone. Honestly, watching it, part of me cringed for the other women (imagine pool hair and national TV), but part of me had to admire her sheer confidence. Nicolle seemed unbothered by the rumblings her PDA inspired. Apparently, if she connects with someone, she’s not going to apologize for it; she’ll just own her moment, even if a few cocktails and side-eye glances are floating around the pool.
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Now, Nicolle’s energy might not be for everyone, but it’s undeniably genuine. She’s a yoga instructor (yep, she can still do splits and headstands, let that sink in) and a health coach, but way before health was trendy, she’d already gone vegan (nineteen years and counting). She has a plant-based chef’s background and, legend has it, attended culinary school before wellness coaching became her day job. If you stalk her Instagram (oh, like nobody else does this!), you’ll find boatloads of healthy recipes, positive quotes, and yoga stretches you’ll promise you’ll try one day. She’s not content to sit around the mansion hoping she’s out cycling the beach, painting, cooking, living the stuff she coaches.
Her bio also says she’s a mother of two grown kids, both of whom have already found love, which probably leaves her with that slightly bittersweet feeling of “hey, it’s my turn now.” There’s no false modesty about past mistakes either. She’s been married twice, zero shame, total transparency. More than once, Nicolle dug into conversations about resilience and what you learn after things don’t work out the first time. Who doesn’t have a little baggage at this age, right?
The thing about Nicolle is that she doesn’t play coy. She’s optimistic, a little fearless, always ready to laugh at herself. If anything, she’s already setting herself apart by not smoothing over her edges for TV. She’ll charm some, ruffle others, but she’s undeniably present in every moment. Even Mel seems captivated, giving her plenty of one-on-one time and, let’s be honest, a fair share of the mansion’s jealous side glances. Some nights, the mansion feels like it’s gone full high school, but there’s always Nicolle, arms open, saying “I’m just here to live life fully.” Say what you will, that’s a pretty great note to strike at any age.
