Thurston will be the firstBachelorette of 2021, with fan-favorite (and James’ runner-up) Michelle Youngfilming a second season over the summer, likely alongside the next edition of Bachelor in Paradise. And the two women confirmed the rumors during the Bachelor 2021 After the Final Rose special. Here’s a breakdown of what we know about The Bachelorette Season 17 with Katie Thurston so far.
Who is Katie Thurston again?
Katie’s a Bachelor Season 25 contestant. She’s 30 and from Renton, Washington. Her Bachelor bio has her listed as a bank marketing manager. She had a pretty impressive following on social media before her time on the show. She’s known on TikTok for her sex-positive posts. She once went viral for telling the story of how she accidentally pooped herself at work. Now, do you understand why we love her? She’s incredibly honest, outspoken and down-to-earth.
When will Katie’s Bachelorette season premiere?
During the ATFR special, it was confirmed that Katie will be first, with her journey to love beginning this summer. We just got the premiere date, which is June 7.
Who’s hosting Katie’s season of The Bachelorette?
Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will take over the reins as dual hostesses of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette while host Chris Harrison steps away from the series. No word if this is permanent. “Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette,” ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon said in a statement on behalf of The Bachelor franchise. “We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing. In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through next season.” The statement continued, “As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within The Bachelor franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks. These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world.” Filming for Season 16 is set to start late next week, according to RS, so keep your eyes on this space, we’ll let you know what you need to pay attention to.
Where is The Bachelorette filming for Katie’s season?
According to Reality Steve, production is set to start on the latest season at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, in a few weeks. This marks the show’s third season featuring resorts rather than the traditional Bachelor Mansion, and what a stunning location to fall in love, to borrow phrasing from the show.
Who are Katie’s contestants on The Bachelorette Season 17?
Katie’s crop of suitors ranges in age from 25 to 36. Take a look at the men vying for her final rose.
What happened between Katie and Matt on The Bachelor Season 25?
America’s first introduction to Thurston was on this season of The Bachelor when she made her entrance by greeting lead Matt James with a purple vibrator, hilariously blurred out by ABC’s censors. Thurston made a name for herself on the series by being the voice of reason, the sex-positive ambassador for the marginalized against the Big Bad Wolves of the season. She and Matt developed a really nice friendship. Sadly, that’s where it ended. She was eliminated during episode 6.
Do we know who’s in Katie’s final four?
After weeks of anticipation and virtual silence—Bachelor fans should start their own private investigation firm, that’s how good they are at figuring out spoilers—as well as a few false flags, the evening before the season premiere, Reality Steve took to Twitter to reveal what he knew about the four men who made it nearly to the end. According to Reality Steve, Katie’s final 4 this season are:
Greg GrippoBlake MoynesJustin GlazeAndrew Spencer
There were rumors and guesses about other contestants, but this seems to be the actual final four.
Does Katie Thurston get engaged on The Bachelorette?
Unfortunately for us, and for all of the Bachelor spoiler accounts, we don’t have a confirmation on this quite yet. In the past, other leads have alluded to their relationship status in their pre-season press interviews, semi-spoiling their own seasons, so we’ll keep our eyes open to read between the lines. Next, find out who Blake Moynes is before he joins this season of The Bachelorette.
