Karl Smith

Karl Smith (The Bachelorette)

Karl Smith
Quick Facts About Karl Smith
Celebrated Name Karl Smith
Age 36 years old
Nick Name Karl Smith
Birth Name Karl Smith
Birth Date 1988
Gender Male
Profession Motivational Speaker
Nationality American
Place of Birth Miami, Florida
Ethnicity Afro-American
Residence Miami
Religion Christian
Sexualorientation Straight
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend Single
Net Worth $100k -$1 Million
Salary $107,173 per year
Height 6 ft
Weight 80 Kg
Body Build/Type Moderate
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Bearded Style Stubble
Hair Style Buzz cut
Career Start 2007-present

Karl Smith was a 29 contestant on the 17th season of The Bachelorette which stars Katie Thurston and motivational speaker from Miami, Florida.

Who is Karl smith from The Bachelorette?

Karl Smith is a Miami-based American motivational speaker. A native of Miami, Florida, he is a highly successful motivational leader and founder of Next Level Success. According to his personal website, he has trained more than 40k entrepreneurs, business, and sales professionals worldwide.

He came into the limelight after his appearance as one of the 33 contestants on the seventeenth season of The Bachelorette premiered on June 7, 2021, and with this show, it makes his debut as a reality TV star. He was originally cast for Clare Crawley’s season but was cut before filming began. 

The 17th season features 30-year-old Katie Thurston, a bank marketing manager from Lynnwood, Washington. Thurston finished in eleventh place on the 25th season of The Bachelor featuring Matt James. 34 potential contestants were revealed on March 18, 2021. The final cast of 30 men was released on May 18, 2021, including Karl Smith himself.

Though being a favorite one, he was eliminated from the show in Week 2 due to his speaking out of turn. His actions have apparently deemed him untrustworthy, the men and Katie have seemingly had enough.


Early Life and Family Background

Karl Smith was born in 1988 in Miami, Florida, The United States. His birth name is Karl Smith. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity. Karl is believed to be a devoted Christian. His parents have raised him to adopt Christianity. 

Kal Smith was born into a middle-class family. His father and mother raised him in a sound and friendly environment in Miami. He was a loving sweet child of his parents.  Unfortunately, The information about his family details and background has been not disclosed yet. 

Looking at his personality, Karl seems to be a man with high academic qualifications. He completed his primary level education at a local community school. Then, the teenage Karl went on to the decorated college from where he got graduated and later attended the prestigious University. 

Karl Smith Personal Life

Karl Smith is currently single. Being a charismatic and confident guy he went to find his forever love in The Bachelorette. He loves to have a good time, and more specifically, make it a good time for everyone around him.

He has had long-term relationships in the past but says he has had a hard time fully committing because his professional goals have outweighed his personal ones. Now, all that has changed, and Karl is ready to make finding his wife the priority.

Due to his single status, he was selected as a contestant in the 17th season of the Bachelorette featuring Katie Thurston. However, he became one of the five contestants to eliminate in the 2nd week of this season. His early elimination from the show was due to the controversy created by him. He said the wrong thing and was sent packing. 

Previously during the airing of the new trailer for the 17th season of the Bachelorette, he was accused of coming for followers as he had said, “I didn’t come here for the bromance. I came here for followers,”  He shared the clip via Instagram in May 2021.

What does Karl Smith do for a living?

Karl Smith is a highly qualified Motivational Speaker. As a motivational speaker, he has founded his own premier business coaching and training company known as "Next Level Success" (NLS). NLS empowers entrepreneurs and business professionals with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to take their businesses to the next level and create even more success.

For over 10 years, Karl and his co-workers have provided live events and training programs to help their clients improve in the areas of leadership development, business growth strategies, and financial education. From home business owners to major corporations, providing the training to help grow people, revenue and profits remain our passion. Their mission is to empower the next generation of business leaders worldwide and to help them attain results they never thought possible.

Karl Smith Net worth and Salary

As of June 2021, the net worth of Karl Smith is estimated to be around $100k -$1 Million. He has accumulated most of his earnings through his profession as a motivational speaker. He has been working in the field for over 15 years.

As an experienced motivational speaker, he earns around a median annual salary of $107,173. But it can be less or more according to the number of clients attending their seminars and live events. The 34 years old, has made a beautiful mansion in his hometown Miami where he is spending his bachelor life. When the question comes about his car, the half a million worth dollar man hasn't lack behind driving a Balck Volkswagen. 

How tall is Karl Smith?

Karl Smith is 6 ft tall and his body weight is around 80 Kg. He has a moderate build muscular body. He has a pair of Black eyes. He looks handsome in his buzz-cut hair that is black in color. 

Being a highly qualified motivational speaker, his outer appearance looks a prolific one like a gentleman. He is usually seen in a formal uniform in public areas too. He prefers a stubble-cut facial hairstyle.  


Facts About Karl Smith

  • #1He was eliminated in week 2.
  • #2His favorite holiday is New Year's Day.
  • #3 He loves the feeling of a fresh start.
  • #4He loves to play chess.
  • #5He speaks both English and French.
  • #6He returned for the 7th season of Bachelor in Paradise.