Why Katie Thurston Was Confident She Wanted to Get Engaged on ‘The Bachelorette,’ Advice She’d Give Matt James

How exactly does Blake Moynes end up on Katie Thurston‘s season of The Bachelorette? We’re about to find out.

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.

Another shot at love. Two years after losing his wife, Michael Allio is competing for Katie Thurston’s heart on season 17 of The Bachelorette.

Ready to find The One! Katie Thurston knew exactly what she was looking for before starting her journey on The Bachelorette — and she wasn’t willing to settle for less.

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.

Here for the laughs! Cody Menk made an impression after he stepped out of the limo during the season 17 Bachelorette premiere with another woman … a blow-up doll named Sandy.

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.

Smitten! Time will tell if Katie Thurston becomes another Bachelorette who ends up with her first impression rose recipient, but she stands by her decision to give Greg Grippo the honor during the Monday, June 7, premiere.

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