Katie Thurston's Dating History: Engagement To Blake Moynes, Break-Up, Short Bonds, Link-Up Buzz

Katie Thurston, a famous reality TV personality, has been leading the headlines, as she recently slammed one of the contestants from The Bachelorette, Cody Menk, for his comment on her wedding photos with Jeff Arcuri. Jeff and Katie met back in May 2024 and started dating. Following this, their engagement took place. It was in the early half of the year 2025, when Katie revealed being diagnosed with cancer, and after the same, she and Jeff exchanged vows. Well, before stumbling upon the man of her dreams, Jeff, Katie had been in several relationships. So, let's dive deep into her dating history.

Katie Thurston's relationship with Blake Moynes and their mutual breakup

Before being a part of The Bachelorette 17, Blake Moynes was in season 16, while Katie was in the 25th season of The Bachelor. While Blake had a bond with Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams, and although he made it to 9 weeks, he was eliminated before the hometown dates. On the other hand, Katie grabbed all the attention on the 25th season of The Bachelor, as she took a vibrator to meet Matt James for the first time, whom she dated on the show. Even though they formed a bond, it eventually fizzled out.

Blake Moynes slid into Katie's DMs back then, and praised her boldness and confidence to bring a vibrator with her. Explaining what she replied, Blake, in an interview, shared that her reply was really cold. Well, Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston met each other during the 17th season of The Bachelorette. The season aired back in 2021, and initially, while there was a hesitation between Katie and Blake, their bond eventually grew stronger. During the finale, Blake proposed marriage to Katie, and she accepted. The duo made their first public appearance as an engaged couple during the After the Final Rose special.

The relationship that sparked quickly, leading to the engagement, eventually faded out, and after months, they called it quits. Blake and Katie announced their decision to part ways through a social media post. Reports claimed that the duo actually faced issues due to their long-distance relationship. The duo stopped commenting on each other's posts, which also left people worried about what might have been the case.

Later, Blake and Katie announced their separation through an IG post, stating that they were not compatible with one another as life partners, and thus, they decided to part ways. The statement reads:

"It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently. We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision."

Katie Thurston's relationship with John Hersey

John Hersey was one of the suitors for Katie Thurston on their show; however, he was sent home after only two weeks, and she ended up being engaged to Blake. After announcing her breakup with Blake, Katie confirmed dating John Hersey. Reportedly, they were close friends during the time Katie was with Blake, and later, their friendship bloomed into love only after the ex-couple's engagement ended. Well, Katie had to face several trolls who accused her of emotionally betraying Blake, but John defended her, pointing out that they were only friends during Katie's engagement and relationship with Blake.

John Hersey and Katie used to paint the town red with their mushy romance. From making joint appearances, attending events, and through social media, the duo expressed love for one another. After less than one and a half years, Katie and John called it quits. In an interview, Katie revealed that they had two breakups. While the first one was brief, the second one ended their relationship for good.

As per John, Katie didn't share his passion, which he thought to be an issue, while she felt this was hurting and something that she'll always be pissed about. Talking about the same, Katie once shared:

"I think it was just unavoidable. Like, we just got [into] a conversation and at one point, I just said to him, 'I know more reasons why you don't like me than why you love me. And that's a really s---y feeling."

Buzz about Katie Thurston's personal life

Katie Thurston reportedly was linked to Tyler Cameron for a while, and later, she dismissed the buzz, through an IG post, revealing that he had a girlfriend, thus, people should stop linking them up. Earlier, on Reddit, people shared that Katie once talked about having an international trip with her ex-beau's family, which led people to think that she might have been in a serious relationship before she grabbed attention with her role in The Bachelor.

Katie Thurston's relationship with Jeff Arcuri and their marriage

Jeff Arcuri, a stand-up comedian, grabbed attention being associated with Kartie. Well, Jeff reportedly reached out to Katie through DMs, and they instantly bonded and started dating back in 2024. Unlike her previous relationships, Katie's bond with Jeff began off-screen. After several months, they exchanged rings. It was in March 2025 when Jeff and Katie exchanged vows in a low-key yet lavish ceremony, and it was before she began her cancer treatment.

What do you think about the dating history of The Bachelorette alum, Katie Thurston?

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