The Bachelorette: One of Katie Thurston's suitors admits his REAL intention to be on the show in new promo

With the help of Nick Viall, Katie Thurston learned a lot about her suitors during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette, and the former Bachelor opened up about working with the producers to plan the date on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons.”

Katie Thurston wanted to share her story to help others. On Monday's episode of , the 30-year-old bank marketing manager told some of her suitors that, on New Year's Eve 10 years ago, she «was involved in a situation where there wasn’t consent.»Following the episode, Katie appeared on , a Bachelor Nation podcast hosted by franchise alums Mike Johnson and Bryan Abasolo, and revealed why she decided to share her story while on a group date led by Nick Viall, during which Katie's men were encouraged to share details of their past. «Going into it, I didn't think I was ever going to share something like that,» she said.

Katie Thurston revealed during a group date that she had been sexually assaulted by a man without her consent on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette.The 30-year-old series star said she had never revealed that fact about the assault, even to her own mother, but in a group date where the men were sharing their deepest darkest secrets she felt she had to as well.Katie revealed that the incident happened 10 years ago on New Year's Eve after she had been drinking and was involved in a situation where there was not consent. Group date:Katie Thurston revealed during a group date that she had been sexually assaulted by a man without her consent on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette'That is something that I do not wish on anybody,' she said.

Katie Thurston doesn't have enough drama with her current men, another guy is joining the mix next week.

This article mentions accounts of sexual assault (Trigger Warning)The Bachelorette's new episode took a much serious tone as the show's lead, Katie Thurston revealed her past sexual assault experience during a group discussion on accountability and honesty led by former Bachelor Nick Viall. Katie opened up to her suitors as she detailed why she has an "unhealthy" relationship with sex.

Katie Thurston's relationships with her men reached new levels on Monday's episode of . The episode picked up right where last week's left off, with the men confronting Karl for making Katie doubt her relationships with each of them.After canceling the rest of the cocktail party and getting a sweet check-in from Greg, Katie began calling out names for roses.

Katie Thurston is sharing a painful experience from her past with some of her suitors. During the group date on Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette”, Katie brought in Nick Viall to hold her men accountable.

Glamour about why it was important to share her past experience on the reality show. "That is not something I wish upon anybody." By On the most recent episode of , Katie Thurston opened up about a past non-consensual sexual encounter she experienced.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the June 21 episode of “The Bachelorette.”The third episode of Season 17 of “The Bachelorette” led to some emotional declarations, not least of all from lead Katie Thurston, who shared a story about being sexually assaulted.During the first date of the week, nine men joined Katie and former Bachelor Nick Viall for a day of truth-telling. Each man took turns revealing their own histories and red flags, ranging from relationship mistakes to personal reckonings.

Katie Thurston detailed her past experience with sexual assault during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette.

Katie Thurston is sharing a painful experience from her past with some of her suitors. During the group date on Monday night's episode of , Katie brought in Nick Viall to hold her men accountable.After hearing stories from the guys, during which they were «open and vulnerable,» Katie was inspired to share something of her own.«What I’m going to tell you, a lot of people actually don’t know, including my own mom.

Still processing. Ashley Iaconetti revealed how she feels about Chris Harrison’s exit from The Bachelor franchise just weeks after the announcement was made.

Nick Viall is ready to shake things up on . ET spoke with the 40-year-old former Bachelor ahead of his long-awaited appearance on Katie Thurston's season of the show, and teased what fans can expect when he stops by to hold the men accountable on Monday night's episode.Nick's appearance couldn't come soon enough, as last week's episode saw Katie send Cody home after Aaron's accusations that he wasn't there for the right reasons.

Batter up! Katie Thurston is already a pro at fending off suitors who aren’t here for the right reasons, but now she can add MLB pitcher to her resume.

Another shot at love. Two years after losing his wife, Michael Allio is competing for Katie Thurston’s heart on season 17 of The Bachelorette.

Ready to find The One! Katie Thurston knew exactly what she was looking for before starting her journey on The Bachelorette — and she wasn’t willing to settle for less.

Katie Thurston is standing by her side part and her flannels. The Bachelorette clapped back at fashion critics that have been sliding into her DMs, stating that she’s prepared to delete anyone who feels the need to comment on her appearance. 

A tale as old as time. Bachelorette contestant Thomas Jacobs has been accused of going on Katie Thurston’s season to further his career — and the season 17 cast isn’t letting him get away with it.

The drama is just getting started! Katie Thurston was forced to lay down the law during the Monday, June 14, episode of The Bachelorette, and cohosts Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe are weighing in on the drama on Us Weekly’s Here for the Right Reasons.

After Katie Thurston gave the first impression rose to Greg Grippo in the first episode of season 17, the second episode seemed even more exciting with her going on a camping date with him, a group date with her suitors and the eventual exit of one of the contestants.

Katie Thurston's biggest fears may be coming true. At the conclusion of Monday night's episode of , fans got a peek at next week's dramatic turn, where it appears that another man may be there for the wrong reason, a prospect that this season's lead considers «scary.»The preview kicks off with the men stewing after newly emerged villain Karl made Katie doubt her relationship with each of them, as Connor B.