Bachelorette’s Michael Allio Gets Real About the ‘Pain’ of Katie Thurston Split After Emotional FaceTime With Son

Happily ever after starts now! Since the finale of The Bachelorette aired, Katie Thurston and her newly announced fiancé Blake Moynes have continued to showcase further milestones in their relationship. Next up? An actual hometown visit!

And he couldn’t help but wonder. Justin Glaze is happy for Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes, but the Bachelorette season 17 runner-up can’t help but think that the order of the fantasy suite dates impacted the ending of the season.

Domestic bliss! Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston are enjoying their time together since taking the next step in their relationship on The Bachelorette.

Bachelor Nation may have been surprised by Justin Glaze’s emotional exit from The Bachelorette, but Katie Thurston knew they had a real connection.

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

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.

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.

SPOILER ALERT - The winner of The Bachelorette has been revealed and we’re recapping the finale, so beware of reading further!

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.

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.

Katie Thurston has some THOUGHTS about her Bachelorette breakup.

A meaningful message. Katie Thurston offered fans a glimpse at her thoughts following the shocking Monday, August 2, episode of The Bachelorette, during which finalist Greg Grippo chose to drop out of the fight for her heart.

Team Greg! Connor Brennan defended his fellow Bachelorette contestant Greg Grippo after Katie Thurston hinted that the finalist gaslighted her ahead of their breakup.

Sticking up for her pal! Greg Grippo‘s friend Kaitlyn Herman defended him online after Bachelorette Katie Thurston hinted that she felt gaslit by their conversation ahead of his departure.

A post shared by so you want to talk about… (@soyouwanttotalkabout)Just prior to the post, Greg, who Katie admitted was her frontrunner, abruptly quit the show after saying he was in love with her. Katie did not return the sentiment because she said she wanted to save those words for last remaining man, which very well may have been Greg. Greg, 28, was visibly displeased with Katie's reaction to his love confession.

All is fair in love and roses? Not so fast. Katie Thurston and Greg Grippo’s Bachelorette breakup has fans and former contestants split.

Katie Thurston isn't letting the critics get to her.

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.