Do you need to remove the rear bumper to remove the exhaust?

I actually do not need to remove the whole exhaust, just the cat so I can make a repair (Weld broke) but after getting the car on stands, It looks like an awful tight fit. Not sure it will come out w/out removing the bumper. So anyone who has experience let me know please...

Thanks,

 

Easiest to remove the bumper, cats are just behind.