This week, Bachelor Nation received some very difficult news. Clint Arlis was a contestant on Season 11 of Bachelor Nation. The BacheloretteAt the age of 34, he passed away. His sister and former coach in wrestling did not provide any details about his death. However, they paid tribute to Arlis via social media. Kaitlyn Bristowe was The BacheloretteArlis, who was appearing on the show, paid tribute her ex-suitor after learning about the “absolute tragedy.”
Clint Arlis, an architectural engineer from Illinois, was a contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of The Bachelorette. Although he was eliminated from the show in Week 3, his bromance with JJ Lane might be what fans remember. Bristowe went to her Instagram StoriesPay respects to Arlis’ closest friends
Even though it sounds like Kaitlyn Bristowe, who went on to become the show’s co-host with Tayshia Adams for Katie Thurston and Michelle Young’s seasons, didn’t stay in contact with Clint Arlis after the show, she’s aware of the wonderful way he touched the lives of so many others. The Dancing With the StarsAfter the couple failed to establish a connection, the winner sent Arlis home the third week.
Other members of Bachelor Nation remembered Clint Arlis fondly as well, including Nick Viall, another contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of The Bachelorette. Viall posted his condolences to his former roommate via Twitter.
I just heard of the passing Clint Arlis. Clint passed away on Monday. I had the opportunity to meet Clint after we were on Kaitlyns. I enjoyed our conversations and getting to know him a bit. Clint was a very talented, kind, and unique person, who was tragically lost to the world too soon. Clint, RIP❤️January 13, 2022
Brian Osborne, who participated in Season 10 of The Bachelorette with Andi Dorfman, said he never met Clint Arlis in person, but he recalled Arlis’ kindness during a tough time in Osborne’s life when Arlis reached out to him.
Clint Arlis has never been to my home, but I was able to get to know him through a chat group of Bach alumni men that was a fantasy football league. This says a lot of about the man. He reached out to me after my best friend died unexpectedly. The guy didn’t even know me. Taken too soon.❤️🙏🏼January 14, 2022
Clint Arlis’ sister announced her brother’s passing at the age of 34 on Facebook and asked for privacy for the family during this time.
Batavia High School wrestling coach Scott Bayer paid tribute to Clint Arlis on Twitter as well, honoring the contributions he’d made to the program as a wrestler and calling him “one of the Batavia Wrestling Program’s All-Time greats.”
We announce the passing of Clint Arlis, 2005 Batavia Wrestling Program graduate. (pictured left). 1/10 pic.twitter.com/8wlheLtq0PJanuary 13, 2022
The University of Illinois’ wrestling program also tweeted about the loss of their alumnus, saying Clint Arlis will be missed.
We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of former Illini wrestler Clint Arlis.Our thoughts are with Clint’s family and friends during this heartbreaking time. Clint, we will miss you. pic.twitter.com/IkycOGMJ9gJanuary 13, 2022
While details regarding the circumstances of Clint Arlis’ death are not public, it is clear that this tragic loss of life at such an early age was devastating. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Arlis’ loved ones during this difficult time.