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Katie Thurston Net Worth $500,000

What is Katie Thurston’s net worth?

Katie Thurston is a reality television personality who has a net worth of$500,000. She is best known for her role on season 25 of the hit ABC series “The Bachelor.”

She was born on January 3, 1991, in Lynnwood, Washington, as Katie Lane Thurston.

Katie graduated from Lynnwood High School.

The Bachelor

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In 2021, Thurston made her debut on The Bachelor, a reality TV show that has captivated audiences for over two decades. The premise is simple: a single man is given a group of women to choose from with the hope of finding love.

During the show, Katie quickly became a fan favorite due to her strong personality.

Thurston was eliminated in week six during her one-on-one date, but she left the show with many new fans and a promising future ahead of her.

The Bachelorette

Later in 2021, she appeared on the seventeenth season of The Bachelorette, a popular reality TV show that premiered on ABC in 2003. The reality show follows a group of men who compete for the affection of a woman.

“I’m ready to find love,” Katie said.

The Bachelorette is a production of Next Entertainment. It was filmed at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo.

Fiancé

In August 2021, Thurston got engaged to Blake Moynes on The Bachelorette Finale. Blake is a wildlife conservationist who has a bachelor’s degree in Adventure Tourism.

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“We’ve been waiting for this for so long,” Blake said.

“I truly did not think he was going to propose,” Katie said at the time.

The engagement ring features an oval-shaped diamond. “It’s romantic, and it’s elegant,” said jeweler Neil Lane, who designed the ring. 

Moynes was a contestant on the 16th season of The Bachelorette. Blake was eliminated in week 9.

In October 2021, Thurston and Moynes called off their engagement. “We ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners,” they said on Instagram.

Following their split, it was speculated that Thurston and Moynes’ relationship ended due to long distance. 

“I don’t think people fully understand what it’s like to date someone from another country,” Katie said at one time. Blake lives in Ontario, Canada, while Katie is between Seattle and San Diego.

Boyfriend

In November 2021, it was announced that Thurston and John Hersey were officially dating.

Katie Thurston and boyfriend John Hersey

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John Hersey was a contestant on The Bachelorette season 17. He is from Pacific Beach, California, and works as a bartender. Hersey was eliminated in week 2.

On December 2, 2021, the two made their red carpet debut at the Mavericks Beach Club.

On March 22, 2022, Katie and John celebrated the first anniversary of the day they met.

In June 2022, the couple announced that they had broken up. 

“This decision was not made lightly, and it was obviously not an easy one to make,” Hersey said on Instagram.

In 2024, Katie began dating Jeff Arcuri.

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Trivia

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Katie has a cat named Tommy.

Thurston has appeared on Dish Nation, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and Live with Kelly and Ryan.

Net Worth 2024

So, how much is Katie Thurston worth? Thurston earned most of her wealth from working as a bank marketing manager, appearing on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, brand deals via her Instagram, and posting on TikTok, where she has over 917K followers. Therefore, Katie Thurston has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

For appearing on The Bachelor, Katie probably didn’t receive any money. However, for appearing on The Bachelorette, Thurston presumably received between $100K and $250K. She also kept the clothes from the show.

A bank marketing manager earns an estimated $125K annually.

Some of Thurston’s brand deals include J.Crew, Better Homes & Gardens, the winemaking company Simi Winery, Oribe, and more.

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