Bachelor Happy Hour: “Daisy Kent: Her Wedding, Babies, and More | Golden Hour”

Date: March 5, 2026
Hosts: Kath (Kathleen), Susan
Guest: Daisy Kent (Contestant from Joey’s season)

Episode Overview

This energetic episode of Bachelor Happy Hour features beloved Bachelor Nation alum Daisy Kent in a candid, heartwarming conversation about her wedding plans, relationship journey with fiancé Thor, adapting to life after “The Bachelor,” and her advice for love and personal growth. Kath and Susan excitedly prod Daisy for wedding details, thoughts on relationships old and new, the Bachelor experience, and her outlook on life and love.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Daisy’s Relationship with Thor

• Reconnecting after The Bachelor (05:08–07:12):

  • Daisy reflects on her reconnection with Thor, a college ex-boyfriend, after her time on “The Bachelor.” The two maintained a shared friend group post-college but hadn’t genuinely connected in a while. She admits it seemed unlikely they’d rekindle—until it suddenly made perfect sense.
    • “I think after that, it felt like so far long gone. I was kind of like, no, I don’t think so. But we’ve always been such good friends, so it makes sense that it happened.” (Daisy, 05:08)
  • She describes their friendship after their initial breakup: “We have the same friend group from college and so say everyone was, like, getting together... we would both always be there.” (Daisy, 05:41)

• On Realizing Thor Was ‘the One’ (06:22–07:12):

  • Daisy always saw Thor as “the best person ever to marry... so kind and so much fun and... makes me really happy,” but timing was off in college. The breakup was mutual and heartbreaking, but ultimately necessary for their individual growth.

2. Contrasting Love Inside vs. Outside Bachelor Nation

• The ‘Bubble’ of Bachelor Love (08:23–09:30):
  • Daisy discusses the difference between love on reality TV and her relationship now: she moved on easily after the show, signaling it wasn’t the right fit, versus the devastation of her breakup with Thor.
    • “The second I left, it felt like a huge weight had lifted off me and... I was okay. And so that right then I knew, okay, like, this isn’t the right person for me.” (Daisy, 08:53)

3. Wedding Planning & Details

• Why Utah? The Venue Story (10:21–11:24):

  • Daisy and Thor chose Utah for their December 19th wedding because it’s long been special to Thor’s family, and the couple spent meaningful time there during their early days rekindling the relationship.
    • “It just became really special for us... we just fell in love with a few venues and so, yeah, we decided to do it here.” (Daisy, 10:56)

• Dress Shopping and Wedding Style (11:50–12:52):

  • Daisy describes her current search for the perfect dress and admits her preferences changed after trying dresses on. She knows for sure, “I’ve always wanted a veil... that’s the one thing for sure.” (Daisy, 12:46)

• Wedding Party & Traditions (13:33–14:48):

  • Daisy shares plans for a bachelorette party but leans toward a non-traditional ceremony with just her and Thor standing during vows. She’s undecided about a first look vs. saving the reveal for the aisle.

4. Family, Friends & Wedding Expectations

• Who’s Invited? (20:32–21:32):

  • Bachelor alums and friends from Joey’s season will attend, in addition to family and their mutual college friend group for what Daisy calls a “little reunion.”

• Cherishing the Moment (21:34–22:38):

  • Susan and Kath emphasize taking in every moment and not sweating small mishaps. Kath offers to send Daisy a “wedding pause” ritual to savor the ceremony:
    • “Just try to literally live in the moment and experience it because... things always go wrong on a wedding day, but you know who’s gonna notice? Absolutely no one.” (Susan, 21:34)

• Honeymoon Plans (22:47–23:31):

  • Likely somewhere tropical: “We think we’re gonna do, like, the Bahamas and, like, be like beach bums... kind of want to go, like, island hopping.” (Daisy, 22:53)

5. Insights about Engagement and Couplehood

• How Engagement Shifts a Relationship (24:07–24:43):

  • Daisy observes that engagement brings focus and excitement, turning abstract plans into reality with family involvement.

• Living Together & Compatibility (24:43–25:24):

  • Living together hasn’t brought surprises: “Because me and Thor were so close in college and he was literally my next door neighbor... we already know about each other.” (Daisy, 24:43)
  • Quick-fire Q&A reveals Thor’s green flags (26:02–26:48): he helps cook, clean, and is neat; Daisy admits her stuff is the clutter culprit.

6. Dating Green Flags & Advice

• A Late-Appreciated Green Flag (26:02–26:48):

  • Daisy says it’s a “green flag” when a partner values the important people in your life—family, friends—and integrates seamlessly.
    • “When they put effort to do that ... when you’re young it sometimes can be awkward... but it means you’re going to integrate into each other’s lives seamlessly.” (Daisy, Susan, 26:02–26:38)

• Best Advice for Single Listeners (37:47–38:43):

  • “Keep going on dates and don’t give up. My dad always told me, he’s like, you never know. He’s gonna come walking down the street.” (Daisy, 37:47)
  • Additional advice: get out and participate in activities, meet people “in the wild,” and don’t just rely on apps.

• Advice for New Bachelor Contestants (39:12–39:46):

  • Daisy: “Give it all you have and be very open and be yourself... and not get caught up in drama.”
  • “I feel like the show, too, you, like, learn so much, like, about yourself when it’s airing, too.” (Daisy, 39:51)

• Advice on Rekindling Past Relationships (40:20–41:10):

  • “I would say just reach out ... you have to give it 110 if you’re going to do that to know if it’s going to work out or not.” (Daisy, 40:20)

7. Daisy Reflects on Public Life & Personal Growth

• Misconceptions & Sharing Her Story (27:04–28:22):

  • Daisy is seen as positive now, but wants to talk more about the tough times she’s endured and overcome.
    • “There was a time where it was the opposite of that... Even I tend to sometimes forget about it ... but I want to Start talking about that more ... I don’t know if that’s me wanting to forget, but you know what I mean…” (Daisy, 27:04)
  • “You epitomize someone who is done the work, who has been in a dark place, who has grown—and you’re now celebrating all your hard work.” (Susan, 27:50)

• Lessons from Being in the Public Eye (28:28–29:16):

  • “Just be yourself. How important it is to be yourself... if you don’t show people who you are, then you’re not going to connect with anyone.” (Daisy quoting producers, 28:38)

8. Thoughts on Upcoming Bachelor/Bachelorette Franchise

• Predictions & Hopes (29:17–30:38):
  • Daisy and the hosts speculate about Bachelorette Taylor’s season: “I would love for her to get engaged, but ... I don’t think she’s going to.” (Daisy, 29:48, 30:35)
  • Fun back-and-forth — hosts differ on whether Taylor will get engaged, noting the recent trend of “leaving with someone, but not engaged.”

9. The Engagement Ring Story

• Did Daisy Pick Her Ring? (31:03–31:21):
  • Daisy’s two best friends, mom, and two sisters helped Thor pick out the ring. Daisy lit up when recalling seeing it for the first time.

10. Life Updates

• Living in Vegas & Family (44:16–44:50):

  • She’s loving life in Vegas, being close to Thor’s family (her own family is in Minnesota).
  • Thor’s family is “warm and fuzzy,” and Daisy treasures their closeness.

• Starting a Family? (44:51–45:09):

  • Daisy and Thor plan to have kids someday, and the hosts joke about floral-themed baby names.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Love After The Show:
  “The second I left, it felt like a huge weight had lifted off me and... I was okay. And so that right then I knew, okay, like, this isn’t the right person for me.” (Daisy Kent, 08:53)

• On Value of Integrating with Loved Ones:
  “A green flag in men... when they want to spend time with people that are important to you. When they put an effort to do that.” (Daisy Kent, 26:02)

• On Making the Most of Your Wedding:
  “Just try to literally live in the moment and experience it because... things always go wrong on a wedding day, but you know who’s gonna notice? Absolutely no one.” (Susan, 21:34)

• On Moving Forward and Growth:
  “You epitomize someone who is done the work, who has been in a dark place, who has grown—and you’re now celebrating all your hard work.” (Susan, 27:50)

• On Being Yourself:
  “If you don’t show people who you are, then, like, you’re not going to connect with anyone.” (Daisy Kent, quoting Bachelor producers, 28:38)

Important Timestamps & Segments

• Daisy’s reconnection with Thor: 05:08–06:36
• Reflecting on love inside vs. outside Bachelor Nation: 08:23–09:30
• Wedding venue and theme decisions: 10:21–11:24
• Wedding dress shopping and traditions: 11:50–12:52
• Advice for singles and rekindling relationships: 37:47–41:10
• Reflections on being in the public eye: 27:04–29:16
• Predictions on upcoming Bachelorette: 29:17–30:38
• Engagement ring story: 31:03–31:21
• Plans for future family with Thor: 44:51–45:09

Final Thoughts

This episode showcases Daisy Kent’s warmth, authenticity, and humor as she discusses love, life after reality TV, and her joyful plans for the future. With support and affection from Kath and Susan, listeners get a heartfelt portrait of Daisy’s journey, plus actionable advice for navigating love—on and off screen.

Memorable closing exchange:
“We love you. We love you so much. And thank you for coming here with us today… and taking time off for your skiing.” (Kath & Susan, 45:14)