Demi Burnett
Demi Burnett | |
|---|---|
 Burnett on a yacht in 2019 | |
| Born | February 21, 1995 |
| Alma mater | Texas State University |
| Occupation | Television personality |
Demi Gabrielle Elizabeth Burnett(born February 21, 1995)[1]is an American television personality. She received national recognition after appearing as a contestant onseason 23ofThe Bachelor,[2]but she was eliminated byColton Underwoodduring week 6 of the show. After being eliminated from the show, she appeared onseason sixofBachelor in Paradisein August 2019.[3]She was also a guest star onseason 15ofThe Bachelorette.In 2021, Burnett returned to reality television for season seven ofBachelor in Paradise.
Personal life[edit]
While Burnett was filmingThe Bachelor,her mother Tina was serving a prison sentence for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.[4]During the first episode ofBachelor in Paradise,she revealed that she had been "casually dating a woman". The woman, Kristian Haggerty, made a surprise appearance and ended up joining the show to continue her relationship on screen with Burnett inParadise.This would make the couple the franchise's first same-sex on air relationship.[5]During the season finale, Burnett and Haggerty got engaged.[6]In September 2019, she appeared onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show,where she stated "she was afraid to come out not only on national television, but to people she knew in real life, too".[7]In October 2019, Burnett and Kristian Haggerty ended their relationship.[8]In January 2020, she appeared on episode three ofseason 24ofThe Bachelorto host a group date for the contestants fighting to win over bachelorPeter Weber.[9]
In February 2022, Burnett revealed she was diagnosed withautism spectrumdisorder and prefers being referred to as “autistic".[10]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Bachelor 23 | Contestant, 9th place |
| 2019 | The Bachelorette 15 | Guest appearance |
| 2019 | Bachelor in Paradise 6 | Contestant |
| 2019 | Dancing with the Stars | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | The Bachelor 24 | Guest appearance |
| 2020 | WWE Raw | Guest appearances |
| 2021 | The Celebrity Dating Game | Celebrity contestant |
| 2021 | Bachelor in Paradise 7 | Contestant |
| 2023 | Bachelor in Paradise Canada 2 | Guest appearance (2 episodes) |
| 2024 | The Bachelor 28 | Guest appearance |
References[edit]
- ^"Demi Burnett Looks Like A Real-Life Barbie Doll For 28th Birthday".The Blast.24 February 2023.RetrievedMay 8,2023.
- ^"The Bachelor 2019 Cast: Meet Colton's Bachelorettes | The Bachelor".ABC.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^"Demi Burnett | Bachelor in Paradise".ABC.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^"Bachelor's Demi Burnett: Haters Tell Me I'll 'End Up in Prison Like My Mom'".Us Weekly.2019-02-28.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^Garvey, Marianne (21 August 2019)."'Bachelor In Paradise' contestant first to explore same-sex relationship on franchise ".CNN.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^"Bachelor in Paradise's Demi Burnett Opens Up About Her Engagement to Kristian Haggerty".PEOPLE.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^Dorwart, Laura."What Demi Burnett Told Ellen Degeneres About Coming Out On 'Bachelor In Paradise'".Forbes.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^Napoli, Jessica (2019-11-01)."'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty split ".Fox News.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^Sorren, Martha (20 October 2019)."What BIP Star Demi Burnett Is Up To Now, In 2020".refinery29.Retrieved2020-01-20.
- ^Sorren, Martha."Instagram".instagram.Retrieved2022-02-20.