Hailey Merkt was a contestant on the 21st season of The Bachelor.
She was eliminated in week 2.
Personal life[]
She passed away in July 2024 following a battle with leukemia.
Trivia[]
Retrieved from abc.com
Height
5'7"
Tattoos?
7. Fingers – dots, collar bone – heart, forearm – "Hank," behind ear – flowers, ankle – poppy, elbow – "M," wrist – bobby pin.
Do you consider yourself a romantic?
Nope. I'm very passionate and can be intense but I'm not into making out all the time and being sang to.
What's your greatest achievement to date?
Traveling to China to build schools and teach in orphanages.
Do you have any phobias?
I'm not into butterflies at all. Jumping bugs suck. Butterflies are a solid no for me though.
What kind of music do you listen to most often?
Sheryl Crow is my girl. 90s rock, alternative, hip-hop. But usually 90s.
Who is your favorite author?
Dr. Seuss – he was such an inventor. He said that when he couldn't think of a word to describe something, he'd just simply make it up.
What's your ideal mate's personality like?
Independent, confident, caring, funny, supportive, adventurous, clever.
Do you plan on having kids some day?
Yes. Two would be great. A lot of things are made for families of four. Only children are strange.
What are you most afraid of?
Letting myself down. Accomplishing nothing.