Bachelorette’s Connor Brennan Defends Greg Grippo After Katie Thurston Breakup: ‘There Was No Gaslighting’

Greg Grippo is breaking his silence on that intense “Bachelorette” finale and “After the Final Rose” special.

Greg Grippo is breaking his silence on that intense finale and special.During his guest appearance on Nick Viall's podcast, , on Tuesday, the reality star opened up about his shocking exit from the show and his tense reunion with Katie Thurston. When it comes to watching his breakup play out on TV, Greg admitted to Nick, «I hate watching that back.»«That hometown [date] made me really upset, truthfully,» he recalled.

Showing support! According to season 12 star JoJo Fletcher, Bachelorettes of past and present came together to support Katie Thurston on finale night.

Despite what some members of Bachelor Nation may think, Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes are happily engaged — and the couple are shooting down the idea that her drama with Greg Grippo has anything to do with their own romance.

Katie Thurston officially handed out her final rose — and we’re breaking it all down on Us Weekly’s Here for the Right Reasons.

Glamour that in “the most unexpected way.” Now, some eight weeks later, we finally have answers. The 30-year-old from Seattle, Washington got engaged to Canadian Blake Moynes, also 30.

Katie Thurston's fiancé didn't enjoy seeing her confrontation with her ex.

Katie Thurston is a committed woman!

Supporting her girl. Tayshia Adams thought Katie Thurston sent an important message during her tense reunion with longtime frontrunner Greg Grippo on Monday, August 9.

Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette had a happy ending as she got engaged to Blake Moynes … but some viewers were stuck on her emotional reunion with Greg Grippo.

Love after heartbreak! Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes took their relationship public during the Monday, August 9, season 17 finale of The Bachelorette after getting engaged on the show.

A not-so-friendly reunion. Katie Thurston and Greg Grippo came face-to-face for the first time since their dramatic split during the Monday, August 9, finale of The Bachelorette.

Katie Thurston has found her person! Blake Moynes popped the question to the 30-year-old bank marketing manager during Monday's finale of .The wildlife manager, who celebrated his 31st birthday on Monday, got down on one knee at the end of a dramatic episode, which saw Katie mourn her breakup with Greg Grippo and call it quits with Justin Glaze. Before they made things official, Katie and Blake went on one last one-on-one date.

Settling down or still single? Katie Thurston made decisions about her relationships with Blake Moynes and Justin Glaze during the Monday, August 9, season 17 finale of The Bachelorette following Greg Grippo’s shocking exit.

It’s safe to say things were still tense between Katie Thurston and Greg Grippo when they reunited for After the Final Rose. In an extended sneak peek of the Monday, August 9, finale of the ABC series, the season 17 Bachelorette confronts her ex.

Moving on? After fans watched Greg Grippo quit The Bachelorette on the Monday, August 2, episode, drama erupted between him and Katie Thurston via social media.

Is Katie Thurston about to get her heart broken again? The Bachelorette’s prospects seem grim in a new teaser for the Monday, August 9, season 17 finale following front-runner Greg Grippo’s sudden departure.

While Bachelor Nation is still reeling over Katie Thurston’s messy split from front-runner Greg Grippo, the season 17 finale is just days away. And in the first photos from the episode, things look tense for our leading lady.

As one of the only people with a front row seat for season 17 of The Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe is giving more insight into Katie Thurston and Greg Grippo’s messy split.

It’s safe to say Greg Grippo’s first impression rose has wilted. Season 17 Bachelorette Katie Thurston’s relationship with her front-runner crumbled ahead of the finale — and things just keep getting messier.