Katie Thurston
Born
Katie Lane Thurston

(1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 33)
Lynnwood, Washington, U.S.
OccupationTV personality
Years active2021–present

Katie Lane Thurston (born January 3, 1991)[1] is an American television personality. She received national recognition as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor, and as the star of season 17 of The Bachelorette.

Early life and education

Thurston was raised in Lynnwood, Washington.[2] She played the position of libero on the volleyball team at Lynnwood High School.[2][3]

Television career

The Bachelor

Main article: The Bachelor (season 25)

Thurston first appeared as a contestant on Matt James' season of The Bachelor, where she finished in 11th place after being eliminated in week 6.[4] During her time on The Bachelor, Thurston became a fan favorite after standing up to the bullying in the house.[5]

The Bachelorette

Main article: The Bachelorette (season 17)

Thurston and Michelle Young were announced as the leads of consecutive Bachelorette seasons on March 15, 2021, during the Bachelor season 25 After the Final Rose special.[6]

FBOY Island

Main article: FBOY Island

On July 10, 2023, Thurston was announced as one of the leads for season 3 of The CW's FBOY Island.[7]

Personal life

Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Thurston worked as a bank marketing manager in Renton, Washington, and had also gained a large following on the social media platform TikTok for her adult humor and sex positive videos.[2][8]

Thurston was engaged to Blake Moynes, whom she chose as the winner on the 17th season of The Bachelorette.[9] They announced their mutual breakup in October 2021.[10] The next month, she confirmed that she was in a relationship with John Hersey, a contestant on her season who was eliminated in week two.[11] Thurston and Hersey broke up in June 2022.[12]

References

  1. ^ Katie Thurston (January 3, 2021). "Today marks the last day of my twenties…". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Stites, Adam (February 8, 2021). "Katie Thurston on The Bachelor: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Pan, David (March 3, 2008). "Royals look for seniors to lead". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Owen, Rob (February 9, 2021). "Renton's Katie Thurston eliminated from 'The Bachelor' amid rumors she may be next 'Bachelorette'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Mar, Kylie (January 26, 2021). "'Bachelor' contestant praised for standing up to bullying from other women". Yahoo!. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2021). "'The Bachelorette' To Air 2 Seasons In 2021 Starring Katie Thurston & Michelle Young". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Nemetz, Dave (July 10, 2023). "FBoy Island Adds Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston to Season 3 Cast". TVLine. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  8. ^ Owen, Rob (December 31, 2020). "Meet the two Seattle-area women competing on the next season of 'The Bachelor'". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  9. ^ "Katie Thurston Gets Engaged to Blake Moynes on The Bachelorette Finale: 'This Was Meant to Be'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  10. ^ "Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs". Us Weekly. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Katie Thurston is Exploring 'Romantic Connection' with John Hersey After Blake Moynes Breakup".
  12. ^ Pettibone, Kat (June 20, 2022). "Bachelorette's Katie Thurston and John Hersey Seemingly Split After Less Than a Year of Dating: 'We Aren't Together'". Us Weekly.

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Preceded byTayshia Adams The Bachelorette Season 17 Succeeded byMichelle Young
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