The Bachelorette’s Katie Thurston: ‘I Was Involved in a Situation Where There Wasn’t Consent’

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.

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.

Trusting her intuition. Katie Thurston made tough decisions on her journey toward finding love during the Monday, June 28, episode of The Bachelorette.

Andrew Spencer — AKA Andew S. — caught Katie Thurston’s attention right away when he introduced himself with a fake British accent on The Bachelorette. But besides his Bridgerton obsession, what is there to know about the season 17 contestant?

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.

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 , 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.

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.