Katie Lane Thurston

Katie Lane Thurston, born January 3, 1991, in Lynnwood, Washington, is an American television personality and comedian.

She rose to fame as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor in 2021. She later starred as the lead in season 17 of The Bachelorette, where she got engaged to Blake Moynes (they split later that year).

Before reality TV, she was a bank marketing manager and built a TikTok following with sex-positive content.

In September 2024, she began dating comedian Jeff Arcuri; they got engaged that month and married on March 22, 2025, in New York City, where she relocated.

In February 2025, Thurston announced a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis that had metastasized to her liver; she has shared optimistic updates on her treatment, including plans for a double mastectomy and how it affects her fertility and marriage.

She continues to pursue stand-up comedy and advocates for health awareness.

Katie Thurston, star of The Bachelorette, shares her journey from reality TV fame to battling stage 4 breast cancer, while pursuing comedy and love in New York City.