Kaitlyn Bristowe had her eyes set on hosting Dancing With the Stars after taking home the mirrorball trophy. “I’m telling you, that was my dream job when I knew that Tyra [Banks] was not going to be there anymore,” Bristowe, 39, confessed on the Tuesday, August 20, episode of the “Off the Vine” podcast. Despite Bristowe’s desire for the gig, the former Bachelorette was not cast as cohost after Banks exited in 2023.
Instead, Julianne Hough landed the role ahead of season 32 of the reality dancing competition series — and is confirmed to cohost the upcoming season 34 with Alfonso Ribeiro . “When they picked you, I go, ‘Now that makes sense,’” Bristowe told Hough, 36, who appeared as a guest on Tuesday’s podcast. “I was like, ‘That, I can handle that.
’” Bristowe admitted that she was messaging co-executive producer Deena Katz and ABC exec Rob Mills . “I was like, ‘Hey, hey!’ And then I saw you get it, and I was like ..
. yes,” Bristowe said. When Bristowe praised Hough for her “perfect” chemistry with Ribeiro, the former DWTS pro replied, “Thank you for saying that.
” “I totally love that you’re saying that because there’s been so many things that I’ve auditioned for and I’ve been so heartbroken that I didn’t get it,” Hough continued. “And then I’m like, ‘Oh, but that makes sense. I’m happy for them.
’ Sometimes, though, I’m like, ‘That does not make sense and I’m still heartbroken. This is not fair. Tota.