Even Katie Thurston didn’t know what she was promising when she declared her Bachelorette ending was a “first” for the franchise.After appearing on season 25 of The Bachelor, which aired in early 2021, ABC named the Washington native their season 17 star.
She subsequently started filming in Palm Springs and met 30 contestants, including bartender John Hersey. She sent the California native home during week two of the competition.Blake Moynes, who originally competed on season 16 of The Bachelorette in 2020, joined the cast when there were 14 men remaining.
The Canada native admitted that he reached out to Thurston while Matt James’ season was airing and felt like they would have a connection.
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