Katie Thurston

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Katie Thurston
Born
Katie Lane Thurston

(1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 34)
Lynnwood, Washington, U.S.
OccupationTV personality
Years active2021–present
SpouseJeff Arcuri (m. 2025)

Katie Lane Thurston (born January 3, 1991)

The Bachelor, and as the star of season 17 of The Bachelorette
.

Early life and education

Thurston was raised in

libero on the volleyball team at Lynnwood High School.[2][3]

Television career

The Bachelor

Main article: The Bachelor (American TV series) season 25

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

Main article: The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 17

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]

Bachelor In Paradise

Thurston made a guest appearance on Season 9 Episode 8 of Bachelor in Paradise where she helped contestants participate in a stand-up comedy roast.[7]

FBOY Island

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FBOY Island

On July 10, 2023, Thurston was announced as one of the leads for season 3 of The CW's FBOY Island.[8]

Personal life

Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Thurston worked as a bank marketing manager in

sex positive videos.[2][9] Since starring on The Bachelorette, Thurston has pursued a career in stand-up comedy.[7]

Thurston was engaged to Blake Moynes, whom she chose as the winner on the 17th season of The Bachelorette.[10] They announced their mutual breakup in October 2021.[11] 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.[12] Thurston and Hersey broke up in June 2022.[13]

On June 14, 2024, Thurston confirmed she is in a relationship with comedian Jeff Arcuri, whom she started dating in May 2024.[14] On September 15, Thurston and Arcuri announced their engagement.[15] They got married in their home on March 22, 2025. [16]

In February 2025, she announced she had been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ Katie Thurston (January 3, 2021). "Today marks the last day of my twenties…". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Pan, David (March 3, 2008). "Royals look for seniors to lead". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. Yahoo!
    . Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2021). "'The Bachelorette' To Air 2 Seasons In 2021 Starring Katie Thurston & Michelle Young". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 Episode 8 Recap: 2nd try at the same love and the 1st Paradise roast". ABC7 Chicago. November 17, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Nemetz, Dave (July 10, 2023). "FBoy Island Adds Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston to Season 3 Cast". TVLine. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Katie Thurston Gets Engaged to Blake Moynes on The Bachelorette Finale: 'This Was Meant to Be'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs". Us Weekly. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Katie Thurston is Exploring 'Romantic Connection' with John Hersey After Blake Moynes Breakup".
  13. ^ Pettibone, Kat (June 20, 2022). "Bachelorette's Katie Thurston and John Hersey Seemingly Split After Less Than a Year of Dating: 'We Aren't Together'". Us Weekly.
  14. ^ "Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston Reveals She's Dating Comedian Jeff Arcuri". Us Weekly. June 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston Is Engaged to Jeff Arcuri After Less Than 1 Year of Dating". Us Weekly. September 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "Katie Thurston Marries Jeff Arcuri Amid Breast Cancer Battle: 'He Is Proving He's Here to Stay' (Exclusive)". Us Weekly. March 23, 2025.
  17. ^ Richards, Bailey (February 15, 2025). "Bachelorette Alum Katie Thurston, 34, Announces She Has Breast Cancer: 'Ready to Fight This'". People. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Raiken, Amber (March 29, 2025). "Katie Thurston says surrogacy is 'best option' for her to have children after cancer spreads to stage 4". The Independent. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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