'The Bachelorette': Katie Thurston Emotionally Confronts Her Men About Why They're There (Exclusive)

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. 

A tale as old as time. Bachelorette contestant Thomas Jacobs has been accused of going on Katie Thurston’s season to further his career — and the season 17 cast isn’t letting him get away with it.

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.

It’s her life! Katie Thurston knew how to handle drama as a contestant on The Bachelor, but being the lead on The Bachelorette makes things a little more difficult.

Mike Planeta is certainly not the first virgin to compete on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, but he is the latest.

Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe warned Katie Thurston not to put her eggs all in one basket as the Bachelorette — but it seems the season 17 lead reveals she’s already falling for Greg Grippo on the Monday, June 14, episode.

The best and the worst of night one! Katie Thurston answered a series of rapid-fire questions about the season 17 premiere of The Bachelorette on Us Weekly’s Here for the Right Reasons — including her favorite limo entrance: Connor Brennan.

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

Katie Thurston wasn't sure she wanted to continue as the Bachelorette. The 30-year-old franchise lead recently told ET's Nischelle Turner about the moment in the season trailer that sent fans abuzz.In the sneak peek, which aired at the end of Monday night's premiere episode, Katie wonders, «I came here to fall in love.

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.

The Bachelorette season 17 has officially begun and the first episode promised an exciting time with Katie Thurston meeting her suitors and also admitting to a few crushes. Thurston seems to have already caught the eye of some of the contestants and looks like things are going to heat up in the upcoming episodes.

The Bachelorette” served up a fresh Bach of kookies.  One guy even had the balls to make a surprise entrance by popping out of a pickup truck ball pit. The Chris Harrison-free “Bachelorette” premiere kicked off with its coquettish leading lady in red, Katie Thurston, 31, anxiously awaiting her 30 handsome husband hopefuls.Subbing in for Harrison, 49 — who summarily stepped down as the franchise’s veteran host following a racist rant in March — were show alums Tayshia Adams, 30, and Kaitlyn

“The Bachelorette” 2021 will feature mud wrestling, tears and plenty of drama, according to a sneak preview.

In for a wild ride! Katie Thurston made her debut as the Bachelorette during the Monday, June 7, season 17 premiere of the ABC reality show.