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Who is Bachelorette star Karl Smith?

This isn't the first time Karl has been in The Bachelorette organization. He was first cast in the show for season.

However, due to changes, Karl was cut before the show aired along with who is also on Katie's season.

Karl, 34, is a motivational speaker from Miami, Florida with .

According to Instagram, he is also the founder of

His website boast that he has 15 years of experience in sales, leadership, and business development.

He’s given more than 1,000 talks and seminars, and he's trained more than 40,000 entrepreneurs, business & sales professionals worldwide.

Karl Smith will join season 17 of the Bachelorette.Credit: Karl Smith/Instagram

On week two of the show, Karl stirred up drama. During a one-on-one with Katie, Karl said, "Looking around, I don't really know if everyone's being 100% transparent in the house."

After not naming specifics or giving Katie any details, he then tells her that she can "trust him" because he has her "best interests in mind."

Karl is now known as the villain of this season of The Bachelorette as he reveals himself as the person who told Katie there are people she can't trust.

Karl was eliminated at the beginning of episode 3 after revealed to Katie during the rose ceremony that he and all the men don't trust Karl.

Who has been eliminated on this season of The Bachelorette?

Katie has wasted no time this season. So far she has eliminated these contestants:

Who is still competing on this season of The Bachelorette?

With eight contestants gone, that leaves 22 suitors in the running for Katie heart, including top contender Greg Grippo who was given the first impression rose.