Katie Thurston | |
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| Born | Katie Lane Thurston January 3, 1991 Lynnwood, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | TV personality |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Partner(s) | Jeff Arcuri (2024–present; engaged) |
Katie Lane Thurston (born January 3, 1991) [1] is an American television personality. She received national recognition as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor , and as the star of season 17 of The Bachelorette .
Thurston was raised in Lynnwood, Washington. [2] She played the position of libero on the volleyball team at Lynnwood High School. [2] [3]
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]
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]
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]
On July 10, 2023, Thurston was announced as one of the leads for season 3 of The CW's FBOY Island. [8]
Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Thurston worked as a bank marketing manager in Renton, Washington, and had also gained a large following on the social media platform TikTok for her adult humor and 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] In February 2025, she announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. [16]