Photo: ABCKatie Thurstonis ready to be the one running the show.PEOPLE has the exclusive first look atThe Bachelorettestar’s new promo poster from the upcoming 17th season, which shows Thurston rocking a simple white tank top and purple leather shirt while holding the franchise’s signature red rose.“See what all the buzz is about,” the poster reads.The poster comes shortly after thefirst ad for Thurston’s seasonwas released. The short promo aired during the 93rd Academy Awards last month, featuring the marketing manager — who appeared onMatt James' season ofThe Bachelor— picking away at rose petals in a lilac gown whileSelena Gomez’s “Ring” played.“I am who I am, and I want to meet someone who knows who they are,” she said in the clip, as she slipped a “BE A KATIE” t-shirt over her dress. “My person’s still out there.“Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.ABCThurstonreturned to Instagram last weekafterfilming of her season wrappedand shared her intentions to receive theCOVID-19 vaccine.“I do it for my mom, who’s an essential worker. Or my sister, who is pregnant. Or my nieces and nephews, who are still in school,” she said in a video of her heading to a vaccination site. “I do it for my grandparents, my friends, my community. For you. So do your part, get the vaccine. Let’s fight this together!“RELATED VIDEO: Matt James Weighs In on Whether Katie Thurston Should Be the Next Bachelorette: ‘She’s Bold’Thurston became a fan-favorite during James’ season for her bold attitude and ability to stand up for other women.After James broke up with Thurston following their one-on-one date, she said was still optimistic about finding love. “Matt was the first person I was able to be 110 percent myself with and it didn’t work out, so that’s tough,” she said during theWomen Tell Allspecial. “But I just have to remain hopeful that my person’s still out there.“Katie Thurston and Matt James.Craig Sjodin via GettyAtAfter the Final Rose, guest hostEmmanuel Achoannounced that Thurston would have her chance to find her person aslead of the next season ofThe Bachelorette— andBachelorseason 25 finalistMichelle Youngwould take over Bachelorette duties in the fall.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday"I’m ready to find love,” Thurston said. “I’ve seen it work before. Why can’t it work for me?“The Bacheloretteseason 17 premieres June 7 (8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
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Katie Thurstonis ready to be the one running the show.PEOPLE has the exclusive first look atThe Bachelorettestar’s new promo poster from the upcoming 17th season, which shows Thurston rocking a simple white tank top and purple leather shirt while holding the franchise’s signature red rose.“See what all the buzz is about,” the poster reads.The poster comes shortly after thefirst ad for Thurston’s seasonwas released. The short promo aired during the 93rd Academy Awards last month, featuring the marketing manager — who appeared onMatt James' season ofThe Bachelor— picking away at rose petals in a lilac gown whileSelena Gomez’s “Ring” played.“I am who I am, and I want to meet someone who knows who they are,” she said in the clip, as she slipped a “BE A KATIE” t-shirt over her dress. “My person’s still out there.“Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.ABCThurstonreturned to Instagram last weekafterfilming of her season wrappedand shared her intentions to receive theCOVID-19 vaccine.“I do it for my mom, who’s an essential worker. Or my sister, who is pregnant. Or my nieces and nephews, who are still in school,” she said in a video of her heading to a vaccination site. “I do it for my grandparents, my friends, my community. For you. So do your part, get the vaccine. Let’s fight this together!“RELATED VIDEO: Matt James Weighs In on Whether Katie Thurston Should Be the Next Bachelorette: ‘She’s Bold’Thurston became a fan-favorite during James’ season for her bold attitude and ability to stand up for other women.After James broke up with Thurston following their one-on-one date, she said was still optimistic about finding love. “Matt was the first person I was able to be 110 percent myself with and it didn’t work out, so that’s tough,” she said during theWomen Tell Allspecial. “But I just have to remain hopeful that my person’s still out there.“Katie Thurston and Matt James.Craig Sjodin via GettyAtAfter the Final Rose, guest hostEmmanuel Achoannounced that Thurston would have her chance to find her person aslead of the next season ofThe Bachelorette— andBachelorseason 25 finalistMichelle Youngwould take over Bachelorette duties in the fall.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday"I’m ready to find love,” Thurston said. “I’ve seen it work before. Why can’t it work for me?“The Bacheloretteseason 17 premieres June 7 (8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
Katie Thurstonis ready to be the one running the show.
PEOPLE has the exclusive first look atThe Bachelorettestar’s new promo poster from the upcoming 17th season, which shows Thurston rocking a simple white tank top and purple leather shirt while holding the franchise’s signature red rose.
“See what all the buzz is about,” the poster reads.
The poster comes shortly after thefirst ad for Thurston’s seasonwas released. The short promo aired during the 93rd Academy Awards last month, featuring the marketing manager — who appeared onMatt James' season ofThe Bachelor— picking away at rose petals in a lilac gown whileSelena Gomez’s “Ring” played.
“I am who I am, and I want to meet someone who knows who they are,” she said in the clip, as she slipped a “BE A KATIE” t-shirt over her dress. “My person’s still out there.”
Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.
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Thurstonreturned to Instagram last weekafterfilming of her season wrappedand shared her intentions to receive theCOVID-19 vaccine.
“I do it for my mom, who’s an essential worker. Or my sister, who is pregnant. Or my nieces and nephews, who are still in school,” she said in a video of her heading to a vaccination site. “I do it for my grandparents, my friends, my community. For you. So do your part, get the vaccine. Let’s fight this together!”
RELATED VIDEO: Matt James Weighs In on Whether Katie Thurston Should Be the Next Bachelorette: ‘She’s Bold’
Thurston became a fan-favorite during James' season for her bold attitude and ability to stand up for other women.
After James broke up with Thurston following their one-on-one date, she said was still optimistic about finding love. “Matt was the first person I was able to be 110 percent myself with and it didn’t work out, so that’s tough,” she said during theWomen Tell Allspecial. “But I just have to remain hopeful that my person’s still out there.”
Katie Thurston and Matt James.Craig Sjodin via Getty
AtAfter the Final Rose, guest hostEmmanuel Achoannounced that Thurston would have her chance to find her person aslead of the next season ofThe Bachelorette— andBachelorseason 25 finalistMichelle Youngwould take over Bachelorette duties in the fall.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday
“I’m ready to find love,” Thurston said. “I’ve seen it work before. Why can’t it work for me?”
The Bacheloretteseason 17 premieres June 7 (8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
source: people.com
