Former Rose Recipient’s Sizzling Romance: A Look Back at Daisy Kent and Thor Herbst’s Whirlwind Affair

Daisy Kent, the charming contestant from season 28 of The Bachelor, has found love again with her boyfriend Thor Herbst, after initially not finding the perfect match with Joey Graziadei.

Kent and Herbst initially started dating four years ago when they met at San Diego State University. Although their romance didn’t work out the first time, they reconnected after her stint on the ABC reality show in 2024.

In April 2024, the news broke that Kent and Herbst were giving their relationship another try. A source revealed that the couple had been traveling together and were spotted at Stagecoach in Indio, California.

During a May 2024 episode of the “Scrubbing In” podcast, Kent shared that she and Herbst decided to give their relationship another shot after the show. “It wasn’t until after the show that we decided to try to give it a go, and we’re giving it a go, and it’s going good,” she explained.

Bachelor Nation fans first met Kent when she vied for Graziadei’s affections on season 28 of The Bachelor. Although she self-eliminated, Graziadei went on to propose to Kelsey Anderson.

Here’s a look at Kent and Herbst’s relationship from the beginning:

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2020

Kent revealed on the “Scrubbing In” podcast that she and Herbst initially dated for a short period four years ago. “We didn’t date for very long, but we were always really good friends after, and our whole college friend group is super close,” she explained.

Kent noted that Herbst ended their relationship the first time around, but she believed it was for the best. “We just weren’t at a place to have a relationship, and I think at the time we were both just very college. And just wanted to have fun,” she added.

April 2024

The news broke that Kent and Herbst had rekindled their romance. A source revealed that Herbst reached out to Kent first, and their relationship was going strong.

The same month, an eyewitness spotted the couple waiting in line for Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy‘s set at Diplo‘s Honky Tonk at Stagecoach. The eyewitness reported that Kent was smiling at Herbst, and they were laughing together.

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May 2024

Kent opened up about her new beau on the “Better Tomorrow” podcast, saying that it’s “kind of like we’ve re-met. We’re way different than how we used to be.”

Days later, Kent shared a video of the couple enjoying an ATV ride on her Instagram Story, which Herbst reposted.

Kent gushed about Herbst’s support for her bringing their relationship into the public eye. “I called him before I was coming here, I was just like, ‘I might get asked about it. Do you want me to not say anything?’ He’s like, ‘Whatever you want to share. But if you ever feel uncomfortable, just say that’s between me and him,'” she explained.

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June 2024

Herbst was by Kent’s side when she threw out the first pitch at a San Diego Padres game. In a clip shared via Kent’s Instagram, Herbst was seen throwing his arm around his girlfriend as they walked around the stadium.