Katie Thurston Admits She Was Ready to 'Call It Quits' While Filming 'The Bachelorette' (Exclusive)

How exactly does Blake Moynes end up on Katie Thurston‘s season of The Bachelorette? We’re about to find out.

Will Katie Thurston be The One for Blake Moynes after his pursuits of Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams fell short? The season 16 Bachelorette contestant is set to make his debut on season 17 of the ABC series on Monday, June 28.

Don’t mess with the Grippo family? Bachelorette front-runner Greg Grippo’s sister appears to be less than impressed with Katie Thurston after the season 17 lead’s social media activity raised eyebrows.

All eyes are on Katie Thurston — and her social media activity — as season 17 of The Bachelorette heats up.

With the help of Nick Viall, Katie Thurston learned a lot about her suitors during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette, and the former Bachelor opened up about working with the producers to plan the date on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons.”

One step at a time. Katie Thurston let fans in on her healing process after coming forward with her experience as a sexual assault survivor during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette.

Katie Thurston wanted to share her story to help others.

This article mentions accounts of sexual assault (Trigger Warning)The Bachelorette's new episode took a much serious tone as the show's lead, Katie Thurston revealed her past sexual assault experience during a group discussion on accountability and honesty led by former Bachelor Nick Viall. Katie opened up to her suitors as she detailed why she has an "unhealthy" relationship with sex.

Katie Thurston is sharing a painful experience from her past with some of her suitors. During the group date on Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette”, Katie brought in Nick Viall to hold her men accountable.

Glamour about why it was important to share her past experience on the reality show. "That is not something I wish upon anybody." By On the most recent episode of , Katie Thurston opened up about a past non-consensual sexual encounter she experienced.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the June 21 episode of “The Bachelorette.”The third episode of Season 17 of “The Bachelorette” led to some emotional declarations, not least of all from lead Katie Thurston, who shared a story about being sexually assaulted.During the first date of the week, nine men joined Katie and former Bachelor Nick Viall for a day of truth-telling.

Katie Thurston detailed her past experience with sexual assault during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette.

Katie Thurston is sharing a painful experience from her past with some of her suitors. During the group date on Monday night's episode of , Katie brought in Nick Viall to hold her men accountable.After hearing stories from the guys, during which they were «open and vulnerable,» Katie was inspired to share something of her own.«What I’m going to tell you, a lot of people actually don’t know, including my own mom.

Still processing. Ashley Iaconetti revealed how she feels about Chris Harrison’s exit from The Bachelor franchise just weeks after the announcement was made.

Katie Thurston is standing by her side part and her flannels. The Bachelorette clapped back at fashion critics that have been sliding into her DMs, stating that she’s prepared to delete anyone who feels the need to comment on her appearance. 

The Bachelorette season 17 is turning out to be high on drama from the beginning itself. The show is two episodes down and it has already had its own share of and emotional outbursts from the lead as well as heated discussions among the suitors.

After Katie Thurston gave the first impression rose to Greg Grippo in the first episode of season 17, the second episode seemed even more exciting with her going on a camping date with him, a group date with her suitors and the eventual exit of one of the contestants.

niece guys. During the Season 17 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” leading lady Katie Thurston was introduced to 29 potential future husbands.

Katie Thurston was named as a lead for The Bachelorette's season 17 during a time when the franchise was going through a strange time. The franchise has been in the news for longtime host Chris Harrison's exit.