Who Is Kelsey Weier on ‘The Bachelor’? 5 Things to Know

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Who Is Kelsey Weier on ‘The Bachelor’? 5 Things to Know

Peter Weber is headed to Iowa! The 28-year-old pilot visits Kelsey Weier and her family on the Monday, February 17, episode of The Bachelor. While Kelsey has made headlines for her involvement in the drama during season 24, her connection with Peter is undeniable. “With Kelsey, it was such a unique development of our relationship,” he told Nick Viall on his “Viall Files” podcast earlier this month. “We hit on the emotional part right off the bat on that first date almost. We had fun but it wasn’t like the normal progression of a relationship where you guys flirt and it’s all cute and it’s a light-hearted, good time. We kind of took off right from the bat and connected emotionally and very deep and in a weird way, I love that. That’s a huge reason of why I connect with her so quickly and so early on.” During Monday’s episode, Peter will meet Kelsey’s mother and stepfather. “You know, as a mom of three and having gone through a divorce, nobody wants to have their children’s heart broken,” Kelsey’s mother tells the lead in a sneak peek of the episode. “So don’t break my girl’s heart. Do you understand?” [jwplayer L405mfgq-l3ahXupL] While Peter agrees — “I 100 percent do" — Kelsey’s stepfather isn’t so sure. “I told him I was in love with him today,” she tells her stepdad. When asked if he has “reciprocated” that same message, Kelsey admits she’s worried about getting her heart broken. “I know he has strong feelings. I just don’t know what that means,” Kelsey explains. “If I come home brokenhearted,” she says tearfully, “we’ll just pick up the pieces. But it’s scary. I’m scared.” The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll through for five things to know about Kelsey:

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Who Is Kelsey Weier on ‘The Bachelor’? 5 Things to Know

Peter Weber is headed to Iowa! The 28-year-old pilot visits Kelsey Weier and her family on the Monday, February 17, episode of The Bachelor. While Kelsey has made headlines for her involvement in the drama during season 24, her connection with Peter is undeniable. “With Kelsey, it was such a unique development of our relationship,” he told Nick Viall on his “Viall Files” podcast earlier this month. “We hit on the emotional part right off the bat on that first date almost. We had fun but it wasn’t like the normal progression of a relationship where you guys flirt and it’s all cute and it’s a light-hearted, good time. We kind of took off right from the bat and connected emotionally and very deep and in a weird way, I love that. That’s a huge reason of why I connect with her so quickly and so early on.” During Monday’s episode, Peter will meet Kelsey’s mother and stepfather. “You know, as a mom of three and having gone through a divorce, nobody wants to have their children’s heart broken,” Kelsey’s mother tells the lead in a sneak peek of the episode. “So don’t break my girl’s heart. Do you understand?” [jwplayer L405mfgq-l3ahXupL] While Peter agrees — “I 100 percent do" — Kelsey’s stepfather isn’t so sure. “I told him I was in love with him today,” she tells her stepdad. When asked if he has “reciprocated” that same message, Kelsey admits she’s worried about getting her heart broken. “I know he has strong feelings. I just don’t know what that means,” Kelsey explains. “If I come home brokenhearted,” she says tearfully, “we’ll just pick up the pieces. But it’s scary. I’m scared.” The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll through for five things to know about Kelsey:

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1. She Was Miss Iowa USA

Peter loves a beauty queen! Kelsey was crowned Miss Iowa USA in 2017. She also went to cosmetology school, worked as a nanny and was employed at custom clothing company Tom James before she joined the show. 

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2. She’s a Twin

Kelsey is three minutes older than her fraternal twin sister, Kayla.

"As a young girl this was a difficult battle that I had to learn to overcome. As I grew older I realized that no matter how different my sister and I were people were always going to compare us,” she admitted during an interview with the Miss Universe website. "As I got older I started to look at what made me special and different from her, instead of looking at what she was better at than me."  

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3. She Has a Strained Relationship With Her Father

Kelsey admitted during a conversation with Peter that she didn’t speak to her father for 12 years. 

"I came home from basketball practice and there was a letter written on the counter with my dad's wedding ring," she explained. “He moved to Mexico and started his own life. He has his whole family.” 

While she said her mother doesn’t know, Kelsey admitted to Peter that she was recently back in touch with her father. 

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4. She’s the Same Age as Peter

While the remaining final four contestants (Hannah Ann Sluss, Victoria Fuller and Madison Prewett) are all younger than the pilot, Kelsey is the same age as Peter: 28.

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#ChampagneGate

Kelsey first made headlines when she got angry with Hannah Ann for opening up the bottom of champagne she saved for Peter. While the two women argued — Hannah Ann called Kelsey a bully amid the drama — they eventually made up. Peter, for his part, called the viral situation a “misunderstanding” during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

“I know Hannah Ann, and she’s not malicious in any way,” Pete told Us January 16. “I know Hannah Ann did not do anything maliciously on purpose. I can promise you that.”

While Tammy Ly later accused Kelsey of having a problem with substance abuse, the Iowa native denied the claims.