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 host came under fire in Matt James' Bachelor season after he defended the racially insensitive actions of a contestant on the show.
Following the incident, Harrison shared a public apology and also announced that he will be stepping away from the franchise for some time.It was during the same time that Katie was approached to lead for the upcoming season and while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview, Thurston revealed it wasn't an easy decision for her to come on board.
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