John Hersey, 27, made quite the first impression when he met Katie Thurston, 30, for the first time during The Bachelorette season 17 premiere.
When John stepped out of the limo, he admitted to her that it all felt like a dream. John and Katie then hug, with Katie declaring that John is definitely her “type” as he walked away.
Katie ultimately chose Blake Moynes by the end of her season; but the two announced their split in October after getting engaged in the August finale of the series.
Katie and John have since begun dating after developing a close friendship after the show. Katie’s rep confirmed the new coupling to PEOPLE: “John has been there for her through all the major changes in her life and they are excited to explore this newly
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