Who Is Kat Izzo? Facts About The Bachelor Contestant Hollywood Life

Katherine Izzo, who goes by Kat, is a contestant on season 27 of ‘The Bachelor.’
Kat gets a one-on-one date with Zach Shallcross during the Feb. 13 episode.
Kat is a registered nurse in Tampa, Florida.

A preview for the Feb. 13 episode of The Bachelor shows Zach Shallcross boarding a luxurious boat with his next one-on-one date, Katherine “Kat” Izzo. “I have a very exciting date with Kat today,” Zach says, as the two hold hands. “She’s so fun and she’s great to be around, but it’s almost like, a little bit of me is like, ‘Why is she here? You’re really dating me?'” The footage then shows the pair dancing on the boat, kissing, snorkeling and more.

dancin' and romancin'. 💃❤️ Don't miss @zach_shallcross's journey continue Monday on #TheBachelor! pic.twitter.com/njByQPqf0Z

— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) February 11, 2023

Kat is one of 14 women left hoping to find love with Zach on this season of The Bachelor. This is her first one-on-one date, and it takes place on this season’s first international trip to the Bahamas. Learn more about Kat with five facts below.

1. What Does Kat Do?

Kat works as a registered nurse in Tampa, Florida, according to her ABC bio. “Katherine’s careers a registered nurse is extremely important to her, but her number one priority is to find her perfect match,” the bio reveals. Kat’s job is at the Moffitt Cancer Center, where she has worked since July 2021, according to LinkedIn. She previously worked as a contract travel nurse from Nov. 2020 until 2021, as well as a registered nurse in the transplant unit at Tampa General Hospital in 2020.

2. Where Did Kat Go To School?

Kat attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019, along with a minor in Health Science. She then obtained her Master of Science in Nursing while studying as a graduate student at South University.

3. Kat Is A Proud Aunt

Kat is a proud aunt to her nieces and nephews, according to her ABC Bio. However, being surrounded by her siblings kids just makes her want to settle down herself even more. “Katherine loves spending time with her nieces and nephews, and can’t wait to have a family of her own,” her bio reveals. “Katherine’s dream man is loyal, trustworthy, a great communicator, and most importantly, her best friend.”

4. Kat Has A Celebrity Doppleganger

Kat is often told that she looks like Julia Roberts, which makes the actress her official celebrity doppleganger!

5. What Is Kat’s Instagram?

Kat is on Instagram with the handle @KatIzzo. She often shares photos of herself enjoying life in Florida, as well as many photos with her friends. She has more than 10,000 followers on the app. Katherine is also very active on TikTok with the handle @KatherineIzzo.