Kat Izzo has publicly reaffirmed her relationship with Dale Moss following allegations that she maintained a secret offscreen relationship during her time on Bachelor in Paradise. On August 19, 2023, Kat shared a photo on her Instagram Story featuring Dale with his hands around her waist. The post was accompanied by Taylor Swift’s song “Call It What You Want,” signaling her support for him amid the unfolding drama.
The timing of the image coincided with claims made by former contestant Allyshia Gupta during a recent episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. Allyshia, 30, accused Kat of dishonesty, alleging that she had been sending love letters to an ex-boyfriend since the beginning of her stay in Paradise. According to Allyshia, conversations in Tampa, Florida, revealed that Kat’s ex-boyfriend felt betrayed by her actions.
Allyshia stated, “Her boyfriend at the time, he’s like, ‘You won’t believe who ended up screwing me over.’ She snuck her iPad in, she was sending things to get him through, like, ‘This will last you until I get back out of Paradise.’” The allegations suggest that Kat may have attempted to communicate with her alleged offscreen boyfriend while involved in the show.
During the podcast, host Nick Viall mentioned he had heard reports of Kat’s supposed attempts to stay in touch with her ex. “I heard she somehow wrote some messages on her arm for him,” Nick remarked, while Allyshia emphasized her lack of trust in Kat, stating, “She doesn’t tell the truth.”
The tension escalated on the August 19 episode of Bachelor in Paradise, where Kat confronted Sean McLaughlin about his character, leading to a confrontation about their friendship. Sean accused Kat of showing her “true colors,” declaring, “Everything you have seen from Bachelor in Paradise is who she is as a person. She doesn’t give a f*** about anybody else but herself, and that shows.”
In the aftermath of the argument, Dale came to Kat’s defense, expressing that her feelings of being “protected” were significant to her. The couple shared a kiss before the rose ceremony, where Kat presented Dale with a rose, solidifying their bond in front of the other contestants.
Sean and Allyshia chose to leave the show, citing their unwillingness to compromise their character and integrity. “We didn’t know what else it was going to entail, and the one thing we’re not willing to compromise is our character and integrity,” Allyshia stated. They expressed their intention to continue their relationship outside the show, stating they would enjoy rewatching the season together.
As the couple exited the rose ceremony, Sean suggested, “I think you guys just voted off the strongest couple here,” a claim that left Kat visibly confused. Dale responded lightheartedly, “That’s wild behavior, bro.” Allyshia later described Kat as “an absolute joke of a human being,” indicating that she anticipates some form of “karma” for Kat’s actions.
The drama surrounding Kat and Dale is set against the backdrop of the ongoing season of Bachelor in Paradise, which airs on ABC every Monday at 20:00 ET. As the season unfolds, viewers remain captivated by the relationships and controversies emerging among contestants.