Bachelorette Katie Thurston Gives Update On New Relationship While Seeming To Shade Exes

Highlights

• Katie Thurston reveals she's "seeing somebody" and enjoying the honeymoon phase while keeping her boyfriend's identity private.
• Thurston teases her new beau, hints at his identity, and gushes about how adorable and quirky he is.
• Former Bachelorette star enjoys privacy in new relationship after public romances, engaging with fans but keeping mystery alive.

Katie Thurston didn’t find love on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, but it seems like she may have found it off camera, as the reality star recently gave a positive update on her love life while seeming to shade her exes.

"I'm seeing somebody," Thurston revealed on the "Your Mom & Dad" podcast during an episode that aired earlier this week. She added, "I haven't actually said this yet."

She "You heard it here first. [I've been] taken off the market." Thurston expressed that she is "happily snatched up" and currently enjoying the "honeymoon phase." However, she said she’s not ready to reveal the name of her beau publicly, explaining she’s enjoying the privacy that didn’t come with her past televised relationships.

Why Katie Refuses To Reveal Her Boyfriend’s Identity

"I have this 90-day trial that I always talk about. We're within that 90-day trial," she elaborated. "I'm very confident we’re going to exceed that."

While she’s not rushing to make things Instagram official, she noted that they have been "seen out in public" and hinted that her boyfriend is "also a public person."

Nonetheless, she remained coy about when she will reveal his identity, stating, "We’re just kinda enjoying us right now."

Even without revealing his name, Thurston couldn’t help but gush about her new boyfriend. "I don’t know if there’s anything I hate about him," she said with a laugh. "Everything’s still cute and quirky and adorable."

Following her podcast tease, Thurston took to her Instagram Stories to engage with fans about the episode. One fan messaged her, expressing excitement to hear more about her new boyfriend and the details she might share. In response, Thurston posted a Polaroid of her kissing the mystery man on the cheek, with his face covered by a heart emoji, teasing his still-secret identity.

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Thurston had previously sparked romance rumors in January when she posted a video of herself holding a mystery man’s hand on the couch during an Instagram Story Q&A where she was offering dating advice.

"Take things slow those first three months," she advised one of her followers, foreshadowing her decision to keep her beau’s identity private.

Katie’s Exes Are From Reality Television

Katie Thurston rose to fame initially as a contestant on the 25th season of the popular reality TV show The Bachelor, which aired in 2021. During her time on the show, she quickly became known for her outspoken personality, her honesty, and her willingness to stand up against injustice. Her memorable moments on the show earned her a significant following and made her a fan favorite.

Thurston's journey continued when she was announced as the lead for the 17th season of The Bachelorette, which premiered in June 2021.

During her time as the Bachelorette, Thurston formed connections with several contestants, including Greg Grippo, Blake Moynes, and Justin Glaze. However, it was her relationship with Blake Moynes that ultimately stood out. Moynes, who had previously appeared on Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams' season of The Bachelorette, joined Thurston's season later in the process.

At the finale, she chose Blake as her final. However, in September 2021, Thurston announced via Instagram that she and Moynes had decided to end their engagement and go their separate ways shortly after the show.

Katie has been open about her romantic tribulations since, and she’s clearly eager to share about her new boyfriend, even though his name and face remain secret.

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