Kathy Swarts Breaks Silence About Alleged ASKN Feud

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The Golden Bachelor alum Kathy Swarts finally breaks her silence and addresses the rumored ASKN feud. Keep reading to find out more about the alleged feud.

Kathy Swarts Reunites With Kaity Biggar

Golden Bachelor contestant Kathy Swarts had a chance meeting with Kaity Biggar in late 2023. The two reality stars happened to be on the same flight and were seated next to each other by a flight attendant familiar with the show.

It turns out the Bachelor Nation stars both live in Austin, Texas. Kaity Biggar lives there with her fiance, Zach Shallcross. The couple got engaged during the Bachelor Season 27 finale.

Austin native Kathy Swarts even offered the young couple her home to rent, though they went in another direction. However, Kathy and Kaity remain friendly. They recently reunited, and the Golden Bachelor star shared a sweet snapshot of the reunion on her Instagram.

“Look who I found out and about in ATX. She is a beautiful person and always brightens my day,” Kathy captioned the photo.

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Kathy Swarts and Kaity Biggar/Credit: Kathy Swarts Instagram

Did April Kirkwood Have Falling Out With Golden Bachelor Girlfriends After Bachelor Cameo?

While Kathy Swarts might remain close friends with Kaity Biggar, word on the internet is that she isn’t so tight with her Golden Bachelor friends anymore.

April Kirkwood, Susan Noles, Kathy, and Nancy Hulkower became such close friends during filming that they dubbed themselves ASKN.

However, the foursome allegedly had a falling out over April canceling on a girls’ trip. April laid it all out on her Instagram, going so far as accusing the other ladies of bullying her.

The ASKN ladies made a cameo on a recent episode of The Bachelor, but it was filmed before their alleged feud.

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‘Golden Bachelor’ ASKN ladies: Susan Noles, Kathy Swarts, Nancy Hulkower and April Kirkwood/Credit: April Kirkwood Instagram

Kathy Swarts Breaks Silence About Alleged ASKN Feud

Aside from her Instagram post detailing why she skipped the trip, April Kirkwood hasn’t had much to say about the alleged falling out.

Neither has Susan or Nancy. Kathy Swarts became the first to speak out. Did she confirm the falling out during her appearance on the Almost Famous podcast this week? See her comments for yourself and make your own conclusions.

“As time goes on, you get to know people better and I think that’s just a natural part of life,” Kathy said about the evolving friendships with the other Golden Bachelor contestants.

Us Weekly reported that the alum “dodged” answering specific questions about April.

“If there’s somebody particular that you’re asking me about, I just think that natural selection takes over,” was Kathy’s vague response.

What do you think of her comments? Did she confirm the rumored falling out? Share your interpretation in the comments.

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