Kelsey Lee Bateman, who once competed for Bret Michaels’ heart on Rock of Love, has reportedly died at the age of 39.
A relative of the Utah native told TMZ that she died “unexpectedly” but did not provide how or when it happened.
Kelsey was just 21 years old in 2009 when she appeared on the 62-year-old Poison frontman’s third and final season of the dating competition, Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels.
Bateman competed against 22 other ladies for Brett’s affections while on his tour bus.
In the seventh episode, the brunette beauty also became a “wasted” alongside contestants Farrah Sinclair and Ashley Klarich.
“I ended up lying on the speedo, bawling my eyes out, but you know what? I’m here and I’m ready for whatever I have to say,” Kelsey said in a confessional.
Kelsey Lee Bateman, who once competed for Bret Michaels’ heart on Love Rock, has reportedly died at the age of 39
“But I thought, hey, I can’t be the only girl who got drunk and got put on a speed bump. Let’s be honest.”
Michael (born Sychak) continued to gently tell Bateman that he wasn’t sure the road was the place to be with her, and he didn’t think she could handle the lifestyle.
“At some point I looked over during the concert and you weren’t there anymore,” the Pennsylvania-born rocker explained.
“And at some point you were lying on the speedo, talking, saying you couldn’t handle it anymore. I think tonight, the fact that you need to be someone you’re not, the fact that you have to drink so much of it?”
“I think you’re a stunning and beautiful girl, and I said that sometimes I have to make decisions for people, and my decision for you is that I’m going to let your tour end here.”
The Salt Lake City resident then admitted that she could be “emotional” and “chaotic.”
“Sometimes I get drunk and sleep on speed bumps, that’s just you know,” Kelsey shrugged.
“Apparently Brett just can’t handle a girl who likes to get drunk and sleep on speed bumps. I think maybe he’s just not used to it.”
A relative of the Utah native told TMZ that she died “unexpectedly” but did not provide how or when it happened (pictured in 2022)
Kelsey was just 21 years old in 2009 when she appeared on the 62-year-old Poison frontman’s third and final season of the dating competition, Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels.
Brett continued to gently tell Bateman that he wasn’t sure the road was the place to connect with her, and he didn’t think she could handle the lifestyle.
The brunette beauty said in her confessional: “Apparently Brett just can’t handle a girl who likes to get drunk and sleep on speed bumps. I think maybe he’s just not used to it. “I’m going home and I’m going to be single, I’m not thinking about guys for a while, but the next guy, who I think is definitely not going to be 44 and probably not a rock star”
On August 8, Michael and his wife Kristi Michaels—whom he first met in 1994—celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary, and they have welcomed 25-year-old daughter Raine and 20-year-old daughter Jorja (pictured in 2023)
“I’m going home and I’m going to be lonely, I’m not thinking about guys for a while, but the next guy I think will definitely not be 44 and probably not a rock star.”
Brett eliminated Penthouse Pet, Taya Parker’s choice in the finals.
On August 8, Michael and his wife Kristi Michaels—whom he first met in 1994—celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary, and they have welcomed 25-year-old daughter Raine and 20-year-old daughter Jorja.
