Bachelorette’s Blake Moynes Admits It ‘Hasn’t Been Easy’ Following Katie Thurston Split

Mama bear mode! On the heels of Blake Moynes’ breakup from Katie Thurston, his mother, Emily Moynes, has been vocal about her support of her son.

Blake Moynes was blindsided by the news of Katie Thurston and John Hersey’s rekindled relationship, especially since he found out online like everybody else. Blake spoke out for the first time about Katie and John’s romance in the November 24 episode of the Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation podcast.

He’s got her vote! Kelley Flanagan is rooting for Blake Moynes to be cast as the next Bachelor as he heals from his split from Katie Thurston.

Blake Moynes is speaking out about his ex’s new relationship. During an interview with the “Talking It Out with Bachelor Nation” podcast, the wildlife conservationist accused his ex-fiancée, Katie Thurston, of having an emotional affair with her new boyfriend, John Hersey, when they were engaged. ET has reached out to Thurston for comment.

Katie Thurston of “The Bachelorette”  is moving on. According to multiple reports, Thurston is dating “Bachelorette” contestant John Hersey, just one month after announcing her split from Blake Moynes. On Tuesday, the season 17 star shared a video on her Instagram Story of her and Hersey on a helicopter ride, set to Taylor Swift’s “Begin Again” as part of her “12 Days of Messy” challenge.

multiple reports, Thurston is dating ontestant John Hersey, just one month after announcing her split from Blake Moynes.

Katie Thurston has a new boyfriend following her split from Blake Moynes… and it’s someone who was on her season of The Bachelorette!

Katie Thurston’s relationship with Blake Moynes didn’t have a fairy tale ending — but it turns out season 17 of The Bachelorette wasn’t a total wash! The former Bachelorette is seeing contestant John Hersey, Us Weekly can confirm.

Staying cordial. Nearly one month after Katie Thurston confirmed her split from ex-fiancé Blake Moynes, her ex Greg Grippo has weighed in.

Learning to move on. After Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes announced they called it quits less than three months after their Bachelorette engagement aired, the former couple have been candid about navigating their newfound single status.

Never getting back together — like, ever? Katie Thurston celebrated the rerelease of Taylor Swift‘s 2012 album, Red, with a playful diss at ex-fiancé Blake Moynes.

Making progress. After Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes announced their decision to part ways, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the former Bachelorette has “gotten clarity” and now “knows what she wants in a husband.”

No regrets. After Greg Grippo‘s explosive appearance on season 17 of The Bachelorette, the former contestant reflected on the feelings he developed for Katie Thurston at the time.

Taking her time. Katie Thurston is still healing after her split from Blake Moynes — and she’s grateful her inner circle is giving her the space to do so.

Katie Thurston is opening up about her split from Blake Moynes.

Katie Thurston is doing what she does best following her split from Blake Moynes: she’s being honest about it!

Staying positive. Blake Moynes is opening up about going through a difficult time following his split from Katie Thurston.

Katie Thurston is getting emotional following her split from Blake Moynes.