The Bachelorette: The Men On Katie Thurston's Season Are Already Turning Heads
A new Bachelorette season means new men to swoon over! Soon after both Katie Thurston and Michelle Young were announced as the dual Bachelorettes for 2021, the male contestants for Katie's season were revealed. So who are these lucky guys who get to vie for Katie's heart while filming in New Mexico? Fans already are shook over a few surprises.
Sex-positive Seattle-based podcast host Katie was the Bachelor Season 25 whistleblower for the bullying allegations in the house. "Unapologetically herself, Katie is adventurous, daring and ready for a man with whom she can build a life," according to a press release from ABC. "A marketing manager with an innate social media savvy and humorous outlook on life, she is a witty storyteller who wants a man that will laugh along with her."
Katie was a divisive figure amongst Bachelor Nation, but no doubt a fan favorite. No wonder the men on her season are already making waves with viewers! Keep scrolling to find out why these contestants are turning heads before Season 17 premieres.
Fans spotted a few familiar faces for Katie Thurston's Bachelorette season
With 34 men at her disposal, how will Katie Thurston choose her future husband? Bachelorette fans already have an idea!
Overeager Redditors found the contestants' social media accounts, and already started naming possible frontrunners for Katie's heart. "Keep an eye on Marcus though, he's precious and from WA," one user wrote. Others agreed, citing Katie's joke that she wanted her partner to be a Seahawks fan.
Separate Reddit threads pointed out that rapper Riff Raff's brother Viktor Simco will be on the series, as well as former Bachelorette contestant Clay Harbor's first cousin Andrew Spencer. Audiences also deemed San Diego real estate agent Bao as a frontrunner. "I'm going to stan based on his hotness until/unless there's reason not to," an impassioned Redditor captioned.
Yet no one is more excited to meet the men than Katie. "Off to find my husband," she shared on Instagram. Hopefully she has better luck than Season 16 Bachelorette Clare Crawley!