Posted by Adam

Saturday March 26, 2011

VIENNA Girardi has a new man in her life.

The 24-year-old reality star — who recently split from boyfriend Jake Pavelka — has reportedly been cozying up to Bachelorette contestant Kasey Kahl, whose catch phrase “guard and protect your heart” was tattooed on his wrist in an effort to impress Ali Fedotowsky when he vied for her affection on season 6.

“They are dating and have been for a few months,” Girardi’s rep told People magazine.

“They’ve been spending time together in his Fresno [Calif.], hometown, working on some projects for his non-profit, Guard and Protect Hearts, Inc.”

The pair have also been seen frolicking around town and looking like lovebirds.

“They were at Buffalo Wild Wings on St. Patty’s Day holding hands,” an onlooker said.

“She seemed tipsy and was clinging on to Kasey.

“He seemed sober and they had their hands around each other.”

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