Katie Thurston Explained
Katie Thurston |
Birth Name: | Katie Lane Thurston |
Birth Date: | 3 January 1991 |
Birth Place: | Lynnwood, Washington, U.S. |
Occupation: | TV personality |
Years Active: | 2021–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
See main article: The Bachelor (American TV series) 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
See main article: The Bachelorette (American TV series) 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]
Bachelor In Paradise
Thurston made a guest appearance on Season 9 Episode 8 of Bachelor in Paradise where she helped contestants participate in a stand-up comedy roast.[7]
FBOY Island
See 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.[8]
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] [9] Since starring on The Bachelorette, Thurston has pursued a career in stand-up comedy.
Thurston was engaged to Blake Moynes, whom she chose as the winner on the 17th season of The Bachelorette.[10] They announced their mutual breakup in October 2021.[11] 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.[12] Thurston and Hersey broke up in June 2022.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: Today marks the last day of my twenties…. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CJkLgspMT-H . December 24, 2021 . limited. Katie Thurston. January 3, 2021. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: Katie Thurston on The Bachelor: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Heavy. Adam. Stites. February 8, 2021. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: Royals look for seniors to lead. The Everett Herald. David. Pan. March 3, 2008. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: Renton's Katie Thurston eliminated from 'The Bachelor' amid rumors she may be next 'Bachelorette'. The Seattle Times. Owen. Rob. February 9, 2021. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: 'Bachelor' contestant praised for standing up to bullying from other women. Yahoo!. Kylie. Mar. January 26, 2021. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: 'The Bachelorette' To Air 2 Seasons In 2021 Starring Katie Thurston & Michelle Young. Deadline. Nellie. Andreeva. March 15, 2021. March 15, 2021.
- Web site: 2023-11-17 . Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 Episode 8 Recap: 2nd try at the same love and the 1st Paradise roast . 2024-02-21 . ABC7 Chicago . en.
- Web site: FBoy Island Adds Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston to Season 3 Cast. TVLine. Nemetz. Dave. July 10, 2023. July 10, 2023.
- Web site: Meet the two Seattle-area women competing on the next season of 'The Bachelor'. The Seattle Times. Owen. Rob. December 31, 2020. December 31, 2020. January 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210105200529/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/meet-the-two-seattle-area-women-competing-on-the-next-season-of-the-bachelor/. live.
- Web site: Katie Thurston Gets Engaged to Blake Moynes on The Bachelorette Finale: 'This Was Meant to Be'. August 9, 2021. PEOPLE.com. en.
- Web site: October 25, 2021. Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs. October 25, 2021. Us Weekly. en-US.
- Web site: Katie Thurston is Exploring 'Romantic Connection' with John Hersey After Blake Moynes Breakup.
- Web site: Pettibone. Kat. Bachelorette's Katie Thurston and John Hersey Seemingly Split After Less Than a Year of Dating: 'We Aren't Together'. Us Weekly. June 20, 2022.