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FULL Q&A: Ilona Maher Talks 'Bachelorette' Rumors, Body Image Struggles & Staying Real With Fans

Plus her glam glow-up & the mindset behind her confidence.

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May 20, 2026
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From Bachelorette buzz to body-image honesty, Ilona Maher is saying it all.

In this candid Q&A with OK!’s Editor-in-Chief Jaclyn Roth, the breakout star opens up about the viral push for her to lead The Bachelorette, why she’s “not fully ruling it out,” and what it really means to be seen as desirable without changing who she is.

She also gets real about confidence, her Sports Illustrated moment and the pressures behind the spotlight – proving she’s just as unfiltered off the field as she is on it.

Don’t miss out – unlock her unfiltered, uncut Q&A below.

JACLYN: We have to talk about this – so many people want you to be the Bachelorette. It’s been such a hot topic. What are your thoughts?

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