Kaitlyn Bristoweis in awe ofBachelorettecoupleMichelle YoungandNayte Olukoya.
Bristowe, who co-hosted season 18 of the ABC series alongsideTayshia Adams, praised the newly engaged couple and their journey to finding love Friday onInstagram.
“I just want to say, that this woman right here inspires me in every way,” began Bristowe, 36. “Michelle the way you followed your heart, the way you carry yourself, the confidence you have while also being self deprecating. You’re a good person with a beautiful soul.”
Turning her attention to Young’s 27-year-old sales executive fiancé, she noted, “This show really does force people to let their guard down and Nayte, I watched you grow into this loving vulnerable man who treats Michelle the way she deserves.”
TheDancing with the Starschampion continued, “I know we didn’t see too much of that side on the show but I can’t wait for the world to see your heart. Meeting both of your families and seeing the love they have for you two, and for each other is a testament to who you are as humans. I’m so happy for the two of you. And lastly, thank you to everyone who has said kind words about the live after show.”
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After becoming the runner-up onMatt James’Bachelorseason, Young was named season 18’s Bachelorette in March. The 28-year-old school teacher quickly fell for Olukoya, giving him her First Impression Rose.
During Tuesday’s finale, Young and Olukoya made history asthe first-ever couple of colorto get engaged onTheBachelororBachelorette. (This summer,Riley ChristianandMaurissa Gunnbecame the first BlackBachelor in Paradisesuccess story.)
“Nayte and I have always been goal-setters. We talked about that, I have always been a goal setter,” Young said on Wednesday’sBachelor Happy Hourpodcast. “When he came in, our conversations that we had, we definitely really aligned with that. And so it’s been cool to be a part of this experience and to make history in this way. It’s just kind of a trampoline for us with what we’re gonna do.”
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Olukoya said that “it’s so natural for us to be together.”
He added, “I’ve never felt the way I feel before. I’m all in!”
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Now, the duo has occupied themselves with “dancing, singing and goofing around” — as well as having serious discussions about their shared future.
“You can have all these passionate moments but when you get into the real world, are you a person who’s going to stick in and hold on and work through things?” Young said. “That’s when I truly understood the depth of Nayte. He said love changes, but it doesn’t mean you love each other any less.”
source: people.com
