THE Bachelorette returned for episode three of Katie Thurston's season, and ex-Bachelor Nick Viall made a guest appearance.
After Katie lashed out on the contestants in episode two for not participating on the show for the right reasons, former-Bachelor star Nick Viall weighed in with his thoughts.
In a preview of episode three, the Bachelorette ABC twitter account teased Nick Viall grilling contestant Thomas Jacobs on his intentions with Katie.
In the promo, contestant Aaron Clancy accused Thomas of appearing on the show "for a platform" rather than for finding love with Katie.
Ahead of the show, Bachelorette fans look to Nick Viall to hold good on his promise to the show contestants, "I'm here to hold you guys accountable."
Read our Bachelorette live blog below for the very latest news and updates...
- Katie Balevic
KATIE VENTS TO KAITLYN AND TAYSHIA
"Mike P. informed me that as a collective group, as a house, they all feel that Karl needs to go home," Katie told Tayshia and Kaitlyn. "Originally I planned to keep Karl tonight."
"I mean ultimately I do trust and respect the men in the house but I just don't know what I'm supposed to do," Katie went on.
"It's your decision now. we're here to back you up on that," Kaitlyn said.
- Katie Balevic
MIKE P. CALLS OUT KARL DURING ROSE CEREMONY
As he accepted a rose from Katie, Mike P. said Karl did not tell the truth.
"As a unit, we really feel that that's what you need to hear," Mike said.
"Do you all feel the same way?" Katie asked, before walking out on the rose ceremony.
- Katie Balevic
'I WANT TO TRUST KARL' KATIE SAYS
"I want to trust Karl. He seems like he's a good guy," Katie said as she walked into the rose ceremony.
"I am here to find my husband. I am here to fall in love, and that is what I'm hoping all of you are here for. And I appreciate the honesty that I have been given. I'm still very confused but I'm going to follow my heart," Katie went on.
- Katie Balevic
THE MEN RANT ABOUT KARL
"I know these guys are upset at me," Karl said. "If you wanna come at me, come at me."
The men ranted about Karl's behavior as he shadow-boxed alone in a separate room.
- Katie Balevic
KATIE CUTS THE COCKTAIL HOUR SHORT
After Karl told Katie that some men aren't on the show for the right reasons, Katie cut the cocktail hour short.
She tearfully announced to the men that she would go straight to the rose ceremony.
- Katie Balevic
KATIE IS A BACHELOR-FRANCHISE FAN FAVORITE
Katie premiered as the new Bachelorette earlier this month after she appeared in Matt James' Bachelor season and became an instant fan favorite.
Though sources told The Sun that execs felt they are "taking a risk" with the "wildcard" contestant due to her "vulgar" behavior, many fans are excited to see Katie’s journey for love play out.
Not much is known about The Bachelorette star's family and she hasn't shared too much about her relatives on her Instagram.
Thurston's season was reportedly so successful it wrapped early. Insiders shared the franchise's new star was "in control" and very quickly sent lots of men home.
- Katie Balevic
KATIE POSES IN SEE-THROUGH LACE BRA
The Bachelorette's Katie Thurston smouldered in a series of artsy pics where she posed in a lace bra.
Katie, 30, sat on the floor in the photoshoot, looking stunning in the balconette white lace bra and shiraz colored tulle skirt.
In one of the photos on Instagram, Katie sat with her back against a wall and legs crossed in front of her, as she looked off into the distance.
Then she posed on her knees and held her arm above her head, as her brunette locks fell in loose waves past her shoulders.
“Your lips are like wine and I want to get drunk,” Katie captioned the post, quoting William Shakespeare.
Credit: Katie Thurston/Instagram - Katie Balevic
MEN CIRCLE UP WITH ALUM NICK VIALL
A promo for tonight's episode of the Bachelorette shows a therapeutic group date with Nick Viall.
"I want to believe that I have a good group of men here," Katie says in the promo. "Today's group date is about past relationships, so I'm excited to get to see what they decide to share."
"Today's about being truthful and sharing with Katie the things that we're not so proud of," Nick says. "Stories like people who have led women on, ghosting, cheating, someone trying to be the next Bachelor. All things Katie deserves to know."
- Katie Balevic
CONFLICT RESOLUTION WITH NICK VIALL
Bachelor franchise alum Nick Viall will appear in tonight's episode to conduct conflict resolution among the men.
- Katie Balevic
WHERE IS THE SHOW BEING FILMED?
Filming for the season started back in March at the five-star Hyatt Regency Tamaya just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The resort was closed down to the public while the show was filming and recently just re-opened to the public at the beginning of May.
"No other guests are permitted on the property. It will reopen to the public on May 2nd. Staff is getting routinely tested for Covid but most have been vaccinated already," an employee told the The Sun.
The resort has five restaurants, three pools, a full-service spa, an 18-hole golf course, and tennis courts.
Credit: Hyatt Regency New Mexico - Katie Balevic
KATIE CONFRONTED THOMAS LAST WEEK
Despite accusations that he is on the show for fame and not love, Thomas has made it through the first two weeks of the show.
On last week's episode, Katie confronted Thomas ina heated exchange after another contestant had been questioning his motives.
"He said that you're here for fame," Katie yelled at Thomas, not revealing what contestant told her this.
Katie has made it very clear with her suitors that if they're not on the show to win her heart then they need to "Get the f*** out."
- Katie Balevic
WHO IS THOMAS JACOBS?
Thomas Jacobs is a native of San Diego, California.
The 28-year-old suitor grew up in a military family and ended up playing basketball at the University of San Diego.
Jacobs is currently a real estate agent and is a member of Champions One Reality.
While he currently has an Instagram account, Jacobs is not active on it at all with only 300 followers and no posts.
"Smarter than the average bear. I love helping people. And appetizers," his bio reads.
- Katie Balevic
KATIE GAVE GREG THE FIRST IMPRESSION ROSE
Katie gave Greg her first impression rose. The pair later went on a one-on-one date.
Credit: Getty Images – Getty - Katie Balevic
FRONTRUNNER GREG ACCUSED OF BEING AN 'ACTOR'
Bachelorette Katie Thurston's frontrunner Greg Grippo was accused of being an “actor” and “chasing fame,” a source told The Sun.
Earlier this week, an insider revealed to that “Greg is an actor” – which has “always been his passion.”
“He is absolutely lying about his career and intentions on the show. He’s always wanted to pursue an on-camera career,” they said.
The Sun was able to confirm that Greg attended the prestigious William Esper Studio – a NYC acting school – from 2017-2019, which has not been mentioned at all on the show.
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