‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: Katie Thurston and Andrew Spencer Discuss Challenges of Interracial Relationships

After Andrew Spencer turned down Katie Thurston’s offer to rejoin her season of The Bachelorette, Bachelor Nation was split on his decision not to give their romance another shot. The season 17 contestant cousin’s Clay Harbor, however, explains why he made the right move on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons.”

The great debate. Katie Thurston, who has been repeatedly criticized for her style choices, received a fair share of hate for her outfit on the Monday, July 19, episode of The Bachelorette. 

Katie Thurston's Bachelorette Season 17 seems to be much shorter than the rest. The season has already reached its top 4 suitors and recently it was also confirmed that the big finale will be airing on August 9.

Serious connections only, please. Katie Thurston narrowed down her pool of suitors to the final four during the Monday, July 19, episode of The Bachelorette.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 19 episode of “The Bachelorette.”Katie Thurston was tasked with narrowing down her “Bachelorette” suitors from seven to four in anticipation of next week’s hometown dates.Andrew Spencer, Blake Moynes, Brendan Scanzano, Greg Grippo, Justin Glaze, Michael Allio, and Mike Planeta remained in the running.Katie strategized on how to distribute her dates but ultimately decided to reward Greg with a second one-on-one

Getting serious! Katie Thurston thinned the herd of potential fiancés during the Monday, July 12, episode of The Bachelorette.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 12 episode of “The Bachelorette.”“The Bachelorette’s” Katie Thurston kicked off the week’s episode of the ABC reality dating competition with a challenge for her men: “W.O.W.O” — a week off whacking off. The challenge was born out of a conversation with hosts Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe, during which Katie came up with the idea to ban the men from masturbating.

Looks like times are about to get REALLY, um, hard for the guys vying for Katie Thurston‘s love on The Bachelorette!

The Bachelorette season 17 is shaping up to be an interesting one. After we saw the season's lead Katie Thurston opening up about her past sexual assault experience, in a recent episode of the show, yet another important topic was covered as Thurston and one of her suitors had a conversation about interracial dating.

Katie Thurston and new suitor Blake Moynes were quick to hit it off on this week’s episode of “The Bachelorette“. 

The competition is getting tighter! Katie Thurston advanced her connections with several men during the Monday, July 5, episode of The Bachelorette, including new arrival Blake Moynes.

Spoiler alert: things get competitive on the Monday, July 5, episode of The Bachelorette and Wells Adams had a front row seat to Katie Thurston’s suitors throwing down for more time with the season 17 star.

Blake Moynes was a surprise addition to Katie Thurston‘s season of The Bachelorette and they actually have some history.

Making the first move! Blake Moynes may have reached out to Katie Thurston during Matt James‘ season of The Bachelor, but that doesn’t mean it was love at first text.

Here’s hoping the cast of Bachelor in Paradise has access to podcasts in Mexico? Katie Thurston was candid about her Bachelorette journey during an appearance on Nick Viall’s podcast, making it clear that she doesn’t think her former contestant Thomas Jacobs would be a good choice for any Bachelor alums to date on the beach spinoff.

All is fair in love and roses — but that doesn’t mean the cast of The Bachelorette is going to be happy about it! Blake Moynes accepted an invitation to join Katie Thurston’s journey on the Monday, June 28, episode of The Bachelorette and we’re breaking it all down on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons.”

The Bachelorette's new episode promised fresh drama and also a new suitor for lead Katie Thurston. The show's 17th season is currently underway and in the latest episode, we saw one of the old contestants from the franchise, Blake Moynes trying to get himself a spot on the new season.