7 Things to Know About the OTHER Beauty Queen on The Bachelor: Caelynn
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We knew the competition would be fierce on Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor, but maybe not this fierce! Among the many, many beautiful women Colton meets out of the limo on night one is Miss North Carolina, Caelynn Miller-Keyes. So yes, a real-live beauty queen (one of two this season).
OK, she's gorgeous, as you'd expect, but there's more to the Virginia native than her title. Not only does she hold a degree in broadcast journalism, according to her official bio, but she's also about as wholesome as it gets, counting her grandmother as her BFF. And yes, even a pageant winner has flaws: Miller-Keyes admitted she can't cook to save her life! Read on to find out more about this Bachelor contestant, who is sure to play an important role in Colton's journey to find everlasting love.
She's Enjoying the Perks of Her Pageant Title
We want to meet Thomas Rhett! The hopeful future Mrs. Underwood recently got a chance to grab a photo op with the country superstar and shared the unforgettable moment to her Instagram.
She's Outspoken About Equal Rights
As a caption to this photo, taken at the High Point, NC, Chamber of Commerce, Miller-Keyes said thank you to the businesses for "allowing me to share my story. I truly believe that the #metoo and #timesup movement is doing a lot for survivors, like myself. I hope that women can understand the importance of their voice being heard, and that I can continue to educate men and women on the reporting process and their rights."
She Already Loves California
"I may never leave," the reality star wrote about her trip to Beverly Hills. She's a North Carolina girl at heart, but it seems Miller-Keyes is happy on the West Coast, too. So . . . she'll feel right at home in the Bachelor mansion.
She's a Football Fan
The beginning of football season gives this Bachelor contestant all the feels, according to this Instagram post. Former player Colton must be right up her alley!
The Beach Is Her Happy Place
This photo, taken oceanside in Sea Breeze, NC, is captioned, "My happy place." PS — we love that beach cover-up!
She Loves to Travel
Miller-Keyes posted several photos from a trip to Thailand in March of 2018. We can't wait to see where The Bachelor takes this season's cast during Colton's quest to find love!
She May Have Battled a Childhood Illness
During a visit to the Mission Children's Hospital, Miller-Keyes shared she talked to the kids and their parents about "my experience being hospitalized as a child, and the power prayer (and therapy dogs) can have. Their joy was so contagious. They all had the biggest smiles on their faces, despite their circumstances."