‘In the City’: Who Is Whitney Fransway? All About Her ‘Bachelor’ Past & More
What To Know
- Whitney Fransway joins the cast of Bravo’s new Summer House spinoff, In the City.
- She previously appeared on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.
- She is currently dating Kenny Martin, Kyle Cooke’s friend, who also stars in the new series.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Ashley Iaconetti isn’t the only Bachelor Nation star making her Bravo debut this year!
On April 7, Bravo debuted the first trailer for their new series, In the City, following New Yorkers navigating the biggest transitions of their lives at the time, including marriage, separation, parenthood, reinvention, and “the reality of growing up without growing apart.” Fans of The Bachelor immediately recognized Whitney Fransway, who revealed she moved across the country to be with her boyfriend of less than a year, Kenny Martin. Whitney and Kenny star in the series alongside Summer House favorites Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, and Amanda Batula.
Scroll to find out all about Whitney Fransway’s time on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, her relationship with Kenny, and how they know the Summer House squad.
Was Whitney Fransway on The Bachelor?
Yes, Whitney appeared on Season 21 of The Bachelor. During her season on the series, she fought for roses and the heart of Bachelor Nick Viall. At 25, Whitney was a Pilates instructor, living in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She was eliminated during Week 6 during a 2-on-1 with Danielle Lombard. While Nick technically sent Whitney home first, Danielle was sent home soon after, landing them 8th and 7th place on the season, respectively. Whitney later returned to the franchise in 2019 for Bachelor in Paradise Season 6.
Who did Whitney Fransway date on Bachelor in Paradise?
During Whitney’s short-lived appearance on Bachelor in Paradise, it was clear that she was looking to date Connor Saeli after crossing paths with him at a wedding ahead of filming. Ironically, Connor was eliminated right before Whitney hit the beach. Immediately self-eliminating, Whitney chased after Connor.
Why did Whitney Fransway and Connor Saeli split?
After two months of dating publicly in 2019, Whitney and Connor called it quits. While Connor revealed to People that he was “thrilled” when Whitney showed up to his room after his elimination and the two explored their connection both in Mexico and at home after filming, they admitted that they “rushed into a relationship.”
At the time, Connor confirmed their split, explaining, “We realized the relationship was moving really quickly. We almost skipped over those beginning of relationship steps, like really getting to know each other. We were basically thrown into a long distance relationship, and the fact that we had to be private about it (as the show was airing) made it even harder.”
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Who is Whitney Fransway’s boyfriend, Kenny Martin?
On Bravo’s upcoming New York-based series, Whitney is letting fans back into her love life. Today, she is dating Kenny Martin, leaving Los Angeles to live with him in NYC after less than a year together. According to Bravo, Kenny is “a self-made real estate investor and venture capitalist.” Kenny is also Kyle Cooke‘s friend and an investor in his beverage brand, Loverboy. Bravo teases, “As their relationship deepens and Kenny grapples with the recent passing of his mother, they must confront their mismatched timelines.”
In the City, Season 1 Premiere, May 19, Bravo
