However shockedBachelor-nation might have been, no one was more surprised (or devastated) than Becca Kufrin.
Once poised to win Luyendyk Jr.’s heart, Kufrin has now won the hearts ofBachelorfans everywhere.
Here’s the untold story of the woman beloved byBachelornation.
The limited information available in her contestant bio forThe Bachelorsays thatKufrin works as a publicist.
However,as her LinkedIn page shows, she’s an up-and-coming publicity powerhouse.
In 2017,Expertise.com listed Skyyaamong the top 18 public relations firms in Minnesota.
Perhaps her formerBachelorbeau should have taken some PR tips from her book.
To say that Kufrin was blindsided by her fiance leaving her for another woman would be quite the understatement.
October 24 is always beautiful because of you."
“She’s the love of my life.
I want to marry her,” Jirgl told a dumbfounded Luyendyk Jr.during a heated conversation.
Usually, these “sordid pasts” are little more than exes and maybe a few risque photos.
So reports surfaced that Becca Kufrin had been arrested,Bachelorfans were all ears.
What could she have possibly done?
The good news is that fans can breathe easy Kufrin isn’t a felon.
She does, however, have a misdemeanor on her record (cue Missy Elliot).
The one of a kind exit painted Kufrin as beautiful and charming, with an obvious sense of humor.
Hey, he wasn’ttotallywrong.
Instead, she held her ground and told him to leave numeroustimes, in fact.
Like her husband, Jill Kufrin has experienced her own battle with cancer.
“This beautiful soul never ceases to amaze me,” Kufrin captioned the photo.
It seems that strong women run in the family.
According to aNovember 2016 poston the fan-favorite’s Instagram, Kufrin starred in amusic videofrom Minnesota band SmithNThompson.
Treat yoself and get the album, my friends."
Reality Steve isn’t the only person who predicted that Kufrin would be the next Bachelorette.
“I think she’s got a good head on her shoulders,” Sutter toldHollywood Life.
“She’s beautiful.
She seems really classy.”
“Can’t wait to watch Becca as the bachelorette,” she wrote.
Mesnick proposed to Rycroft in the season finale, sending home the devastated runner-up, Molly Malaney.
Rycroft certainly seems to bedoing just finethese days.
Hopefully, we’ll soon be able to say the same thing for Kufrin.
Among these enviable traits is Kufrin’s fearlessness in making her presence known and her voice heard.
And as her Instagram confirms, Kufrin was speaking up and making waves long before herBachelordays.
Don’t let her tears fool you, though Kufrin is much more than Luyendyk Jr.’s crying ex-fiance.
This girl has jokes that could give professional comedians a run for their money.
If shemanaged to laughthrough thatpainfully embarrassing date, it’s safe to say the girl can laugh through anything.
Even more impressive than her professional accomplishments, however, is her history as a volunteer.
News) she planned to donatethe money to an organization undoubtedly close to her heart Stand Up To Cancer.
Talk about finding the silver lining in any situation!
Max Kupjoooce the Corgi otherwise known as the lovable ball of fluff featured throughout Kufrin’s Instagram.
However, Max and Kufrin clearly share an unbreakable (and adorable) bond.
Kufrin has her own lovable ball of fluff to cuddle her cat!
The text on the photo reads, “At least she still loves me.”
Obviously, Kufrin’s next beau will need to get the seal of approval from her four-legged loves.
She appreciates the beauty and convenience of afood truck.
She’s atotalMartha Stewart fan girl and evenhas a cookbook signedby the queen herself.
And, of course, sheloves a pizza pie.
Embarrassing break-up aside, Kufrin’sBachelorexperience most likely took a major toll on her happiness.
“No one wants to watch people stuffing their face on a date,” Swartz said.
Instead, Swartz revealed contestants eat before the dates, as they are getting ready.
Here’s hoping Kufrin packs some good snacks for herBachelorettejourney.
As picturesposted to her Instagramshow, the love Kufrin hasfor the womenwho loved and lost alongside her is palpable.
She isn’t alone in her feelings of adoration, either.
You are truly wonderful.
You deserve this journey more than anyone I know."
“They definitely want to keep you focused on [the Bachelor] all the time.
Take itfrom Kufrin herself “A well-read woman is a dangerous creature.”
