Katie Thurston
Katie Thurston | |
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Born | Katie Lane Thurston January 3, 1991 Lynnwood, Washington, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Bank Marketing Manager |
Years active | 2021–present |
Partner(s) | Blake Moynes (2021) John Hersey (2021–present) |
Katie Lane Thurston (born January 3, 1991)[1] is an American television personality and bank marketing manager. 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[]
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[]
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]
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 social media platform TikTok for her adult humor and sex positive videos.[2][7]
Thurston was engaged to Blake Moynes, whom she chose as the winner on the 17th season of The Bachelorette.[8] They announced their mutual breakup in October 2021.[9] 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.[10]
References[]
- ^ Katie Thurston (January 2, 2021). "Today marks the last day of my twenties…". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pan, David (March 3, 2008). "Royals look for seniors to lead". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mar, Kylie (January 26, 2021). "'Bachelor' contestant praised for standing up to bullying from other women". Yahoo!. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2021). "'The Bachelorette' To Air 2 Seasons In 2021 Starring Katie Thurston & Michelle Young". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Katie Thurston Gets Engaged to Blake Moynes on The Bachelorette Finale: 'This Was Meant to Be'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ "Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs". Us Weekly. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Katie Thurston is Exploring 'Romantic Connection' with John Hersey After Blake Moynes Breakup".
External links[]
- 1991 births
- Bachelor Nation contestants
- Living people
- People from Lynnwood, Washington
- Sex-positive feminists