Katie Thurston is switching up her relationship sport.
The Bachelor/Bachelorette star has formally joined the forged of The CW’s FBoy Island Season 3.
Thurston’s actuality TV journey started as one of many contestants on The Bachelor Season 25, aka Matt James’ historic season.
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After standing as much as the bullying contained in the mansion, Thurston turned a fan-favorite on the ABC relationship sequence.
After putting a chord with viewers, Thurston headlined The Bachelorette Season 17.
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Ultimately, she selected Blake Boynes, however their relationship hit a snag months after the August 2021 season finale.
It was then revealed that Thurston was relationship John Hersey, however they broke up final summer season.
“This decision was not made lightly, and it was obviously not an easy one to make,” John stated in an Instagram Story assertion on the time.
“I appreciate every one of you that has supported us throughout this journey. We could not (and would not) be here without you.”
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Fans will watch Katie as she embarks on a brand new chapter in her relationship life.
The remainder of the forged for FBoy Island has not been revealed, however we must always get extra particulars within the coming weeks.
FBoy Island kicked off on HBO Max in July 2021.
The sequence was canceled after two seasons amid cost-cutting on the streaming service earlier this yr.
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With The CW’s makes an attempt to broaden its viewers, the community ordered a 3rd season of the sequence and a by-product known as FGirl Island.
“With its innovative and modern twist on the reality dating genre, incredibly talented host Nikki Glaser, and truly unforgettable title, ‘Fboy Island’ on The CW is a perfect match,” stated The CW’s unscripted boss, Heather Olander when the present acquired the pickup earlier this yr.
“Along with our partners at STXtelevision, we look forward to growing the franchise on The CW with the gender-flipping spinoff ‘Fgirl Island’ and cannot wait to introduce the next generation of FBoys and FGirls to existing fans as well as a new broadcast audience.”
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