Kelsey Poe of The Bachelor fame denies that she faked her panic attack on the show this season, and says she is surprised that people felt she was so controversial. Or as she annoyingly pronounces it in a thinly-veiled attempt to sound superior, educated, eloquent and above the drama she stirred up, con-tro-ver-SEE-al . On The Bachelor Season 9 Episode 18, Kelsey Poe sat down with Chris Harrison to discuss the various controversies she was caught up in this winter. Specifically, Chris asked her if she milking her story about being a widow to gain sympathy or faked an epic panic attack in order to avoid being eliminated. “No! It was such an emotionally tumultuous day, good and bad,” the 28-year-old said. “I felt flooded, like when there are too many emotions amassing.” Kelsey is sure it was a panic attack, too, even though she’s never had one before, because “as a mental health professional, I know what they are.” The now-ousted contestant really is a mental health professional – she’s a high school guidance counselor – so she’s not fabricating that aspect at least. As for her bizarre behavior immediately after the alleged panic attack, like cracking jokes about how Chris Soules couldn’t eliminate her after that? Kelsey explained that the circumstances were unique, and, “the only way I could really harness my thoughts and pull myself together was to focus on humor.” “It was bizarre [and] odd and it could’ve been because I was embarrassed … I’m surprised that I could pull it off so well and fake it. I certainly didn’t feel OK.” Kelsey was accused of being condescending in general, which she blamed in a confessional on being articulate, smart and pretty much just amazing. She defended her off-putting quips thusly: “I don’t want people to think that I’m being narcissistic. A flippant comment was misconstrued as condescending.” The Bachelor: Season 19 Conestant Photos 1. Kelsey Poe Kelsey Poe, 28, is a guidance counselor. She is also extremely intelligent, articulate and perfect, if you ask Kelsey Poe. She is a widow, as her first husband, Sanderson Poe, tragically passed away. 2. Britt Nilsson Britt Nilsson, 27, is a waitress. She is alarmingly pretty and gives out free hugs on the street, but is there more to her than meets the eye? Besides the fact that she doesn’t shower … is she being forthright with Chris Soules? 3. Ashley I. Ashley I. (one of two Ashleys) is a 26-year-old nanny who tries a little too hard to be the Jersey Shore version of Kim Kardashian. 4. Kaitlyn Bristowe Kaitlyn Bristowe, 30, is a dance instructor from Canada, and a genuinely cool, laid back woman who’s hard not to love. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Megan Megan, 24, is a makeup artist who made it pretty far on the show considering her general lack of screen time and apparent bond with Chris. 6. Jillian Anderson Jillian Anderson, 28, is a news producer. She is jacked out of her mind and kicks ass at any athletic competitions, and has the distinction of having her lady parts covered with a black box even when she’s wearing clothes (albeit short ones). 7. Whitney Bischoff Whitney Bischoff, 29, is a fertility nurse. She literally makes babies for a living, talks like one herself, and gives off the vibe that she would love to start making Chris Soules family members at his earliest convenience. 8. Carly Carly, 29, is a cruise ship singer who has been pretty sure she’s been on the way out for weeks now, yet continues to hang on by a thread. Don’t stop believin’! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Jade Roper Jade Roper, 28, is a cosmetics developer who lives in L.A., but grew up in Gering, Nebraska, and also posed for Playboy under the name Jade Elizabeth. Be sure to turn off cookies before you look that up on Google Image search. 10. Mackenzie Mackenzie, 21, is dental assistant who named her son Kale. We have nothing more that really needs to be added. 11. Becca Tilley Becca, 26, is a chiropractic assistant from San Diego, California, who has never had sexual intercourse. Not even once. Is this the virgin who makes it all the way to the fantasy suite? 12. Jordan Jordan, 24, is a student who got sent home in week two, then stalked Chris in Santa Fe weeks later only to be sent home again. That’s a rough stint on a dating show. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Alissa Alissa, 24, is a flight attendant. 14. Amanda Amanda, also 24, is a ballet teacher. 15. Amber Amber, 29, is a bartender. 16. Ashley S. Ashley S., 24, is a hair stylist. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Bo Bo, 25, is a plus-sized model. (Apparently, that’s “plus-sized” in the world of modeling.) 18. Brittany Brittany, 26, is a WWE-Diva-in-training. They have a training program?! 19. Juelia Juelia, 30, is an esthetician. 20. Kara Kara, 25, is a high school soccer coach. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 21. Kimberly Kimberly, 28, is a yoga instructor. 22. Michelle Michelle, 25, is a wedding cake decorator. 23. Nicole Nicole, 31, is a real estate agent. 24. Nikki Nikki, 26, is a former NFL cheerleader. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 25. Reegan Reegan, 28, is a cadaver tissue saleswoman. She may win the prize for Creepiest Bachelor Contestant Job of All-Time. 26. Samantha Samantha, 27, is a fashion designer. 27. Tandra Tandra, 30, is an executive assistant. 28. Tara Tara, 26, is a “sport fishing enthusiast.” Because apparently that’s a job. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 29. Tracy Tracy, 29, is a fourth grade teacher. 30. Trina Trina, 33, is a special education teacher. The End. Did you like The Bachelor: Season 19 Conestant Photos? If so, please share: Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Email a Friend Pin on Pinterest Want more? Get more content like this delivered to your inbox for FREE: The Bachelor’s two-night, five-hour event resumes this evening when we learn who makes it to the coveted hometown dates with Arlington’s finest. To learn who supposedly makes it to the final four – and wins Chris’ final rose, and if they’re still together – see The Bachelor spoilers for this season now.
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Kelsey Poe: I Did NOT Fake Bachelor Panic Attack!
