Bachelorette Lead Katie Thurston BANS Contestants From Masturbating!

Katie Thurston is not letting the haters burst her bubble!

Katie Thurston is standing up for herself.

"Bachelorette" star Katie Thurston slammed an internet troll who came at her over a lingerie photo. Thurston, 30, posted a photo to her Instagram on Thursday of herself posing on a bed wearing a lacy black bra and matching underwear.

Knowing her worth! Katie Thurston took to social media to hit back at critics who didn’t support her posing lingerie.

Pool boys welcome! Katie Thurston is rooting for her former Bachelorette suitors to find love on Bachelor in Paradise — but there’s one man who she thinks will thrive on spinoff.

Katie Thurston is excited for Michelle Young's journey to find love. ET spoke with the current Bachelorette at the taping for her special, and she revealed the advice she's given to the upcoming franchise lead.«I've spoken to her as much as I can because I know it's any day now they're gonna take her phone away,» Katie said of Michelle, whose season will start filming later this summer.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 26 “Men Tell All” episode of “The Bachelorette.”On the heels of Andrew Spencer’s emotional departure, another man said goodbye to Katie Thurston during “The Bachelorette.”Widower and single dad Michael Allio was one of Katie’s final four going into hometowns.

The great debate. Katie Thurston, who has been repeatedly criticized for her style choices, received a fair share of hate for her outfit on the Monday, July 19, episode of The Bachelorette. 

Katie Thurston's Bachelorette Season 17 seems to be much shorter than the rest. The season has already reached its top 4 suitors and recently it was also confirmed that the big finale will be airing on August 9.

Katie Thurston's Hometown dates are going to lead to big questions from her four remaining men.

Serious connections only, please. Katie Thurston narrowed down her pool of suitors to the final four during the Monday, July 19, episode of The Bachelorette.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 19 episode of “The Bachelorette.”Katie Thurston was tasked with narrowing down her “Bachelorette” suitors from seven to four in anticipation of next week’s hometown dates.Andrew Spencer, Blake Moynes, Brendan Scanzano, Greg Grippo, Justin Glaze, Michael Allio, and Mike Planeta remained in the running.Katie strategized on how to distribute her dates but ultimately decided to reward Greg with a second one-on-one

Getting serious! Katie Thurston thinned the herd of potential fiancés during the Monday, July 12, episode of The Bachelorette.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 12 episode of “The Bachelorette.”“The Bachelorette’s” Katie Thurston kicked off the week’s episode of the ABC reality dating competition with a challenge for her men: “W.O.W.O” — a week off whacking off. The challenge was born out of a conversation with hosts Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe, during which Katie came up with the idea to ban the men from masturbating.

The Bachelorette season 17 is shaping up to be an interesting one. After we saw the season's lead Katie Thurston opening up about her past sexual assault experience, in a recent episode of the show, yet another important topic was covered as Thurston and one of her suitors had a conversation about interracial dating.

Katie Thurston and new suitor Blake Moynes were quick to hit it off on this week’s episode of “The Bachelorette“. 

Katie Thurston's journey for love is only getting more dramatic from here on out. At the conclusion of Monday night's episode of , fans were treated to an emotional preview that teased the rest of the season.The preview kicks off by showing Katie's deepening relationships with Blake, Greg, Mike P. and more, while the Bachelorette admits to one suitor, «I love you.»«When I'm with you, everything else fades,» Connor B.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 5 episode of “The Bachelorette.”Last week’s blast from the past brought former contestant Blake Moynes into the cast for consideration of Katie Thurston’s final rose. Blake — who formerly appeared on Season 16 of “The Bachelorette” — moved into the resort and was greeted with animosity from the other men upon arrival.The angst only grew as Blake was given the first one-on-one of the week.

The competition is getting tighter! Katie Thurston advanced her connections with several men during the Monday, July 5, episode of The Bachelorette, including new arrival Blake Moynes.