‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: Katie Thurston Shares Sexual Assault Story

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“. 

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the July 5 episode of “The Bachelorette.”Last week’s blast from the past brought former contestant Blake Moynes into the cast for consideration of Katie Thurston’s final rose. Blake — who formerly appeared on Season 16 of “The Bachelorette” — moved into the resort and was greeted with animosity from the other men upon arrival.The angst only grew as Blake was given the first one-on-one of the week.

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.

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.

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.

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.