‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: Katie Thurston Picks Her Final 4 Ahead of Hometowns, Offers Andrew S. a Chance to Return

Like many Bachelor Nation viewers, Kaitlyn Bristowe is still processing Katie Thurston‘s split from Greg Grippo.

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.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the August 2 episode of “The Bachelorette.”Hometown dates on “The Bachelor” franchise are historically dominated by conversations with parents and establishing familial approval. However, Bachelorette Katie Thurston’s week of hometown dates was largely monopolized by tension with her self-described frontrunner, Greg Grippo.Greg joined two other men — Justin Glaze and Blake Moynes — to round out Katie’s final three.

Time to find a new No. 1? Katie Thurston dealt with a shocking exit during the Monday, August 2, episode of The Bachelorette after she met the respective families of her final three contestants.

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

Katie Thurston is not letting the haters burst her bubble!

Katie Thurston is standing up for herself.

You can’t bring Katie Thurston, 30, down! The Bachelorette posted a sultry photo, where she posed in gorgeous black lingerie on Friday July 30. Check out the sultry photo on her Instagram here! Unfortunately, a few haters piled on and criticized Katie for sharing the revealing photo, but the reality star had hilarious and snarky responses that immediately shut the critics down.

Knowing her worth! Katie Thurston took to social media to hit back at critics who didn’t support her posing lingerie.

Katie Thurston is excited for Michelle Young's journey to find love. ET spoke with the current Bachelorette at the taping for her special, and she revealed the advice she's given to the upcoming franchise lead.«I've spoken to her as much as I can because I know it's any day now they're gonna take her phone away,» Katie said of Michelle, whose season will start filming later this summer.

Heartbreak hotel. Andrew Spencer revealed how it really felt saying goodbye to Katie Thurston after being cut from The Bachelorette ahead of hometowns.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 26 “Men Tell All” episode of “The Bachelorette.”On the heels of Andrew Spencer’s emotional departure, another man said goodbye to Katie Thurston during “The Bachelorette.”Widower and single dad Michael Allio was one of Katie’s final four going into hometowns.

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.

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.