Katie Thurston’s journey onThe Bachelorettehas officially come to an end — and fans have plenty to say about it!On Monday’s season finale of the ABC reality series, Thurston, 30, sent home runner-upJustin Glazeafter her Fantasy Suite date withBlake Moynes, to whom she got engaged.As audiences watched the dramatic finale, they spoke out on Twitter, sharing their candid thoughts about the season’s conclusion.“No one could deny the chemistry between Katie and Blakewhen he first showed up,“actress and Bachelor Nation superfan Patti Murintweeted. “To see her pick the one person she was consistently excited about is a really wonderful thing.“For more on fan reactions toBacheloretteKatie Thurston and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“Crying about Katie and Blake,” another fan wrote. “Wonderful. I love it.““BEST. ENDING. EVER,” gushed one viewer.Some fans were on the edges of their seats, and shared a collective sigh of relief when Moynes got down on one knee.“Iwas convinced he wasn’t going to propose geez I can finally breathe,“Host Kaitlyn Bristowe also shared her reaction to the finale,writing in a tweet, “Tayshia! We are one for one!!! Congrats to@BlakeMoynesand our girl@katiethurston!!! I can’t wait till you guys see their relationship now and how much it has blossomed. I love love#TheBacheloretteFinale"Added Brett Vergara, “End the episode after Katie and Blake’s engagement!!I’m happy!! Let me go to bed happy and fulfilled please I beg #TheBachelorette.“ABC/Craig SjodinThurston, who previously appeared onMatt James’Bachelorseason earlier this year, began her run with 35 men. Ahead of Monday’s finale, she was down to Glaze and Moynes, who entered the competition later in the game.After being selected for a Hometowns week date, single dadMichael Allioeliminated himself to go home and be with his 4-year-old son, James.Then, former frontrunnerGreg Grippoleft the showafter a Hometowns week date, and he and Thurston engaged in an emotional exchange before parting ways. Grippo, 28, said that he ultimately didn’t receive the reassurance he desired from Thurston.“There’s obviously a disconnect here. It’s, like, clear. That’s obvious,” he told her at the time. “As much as it hurts me, I’ve reached my breaking point with this. I gave you everything and I really hope you find something.“Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.Even after Thurston ran after him, Grippo followed through with his decision to leave. She then proceeded to move forward in her relationships with Moynes, 30, and Glaze, 27, before ultimately choosing Moynes.Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston.abc / GettyBachelor Nation fans can next see how some of Thurston’s former suitors — including Aaron Clancy, Connor Brennan, Tre Cooper and James Bonsall — fair on the upcoming season ofBachelor in Paradise. The summer spinoff is returning to ABC on Aug. 16 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Thurston’s formerBachelorcastmateMichelle Youngis also at the beginning of her own journey as next season’s Bachelorette. Series creator Mike Fleissrecently tweeted a photoof Young, 28, “on location” for season 18.The Bachelorettereturns Oct. 19 on ABC.
Katie Thurston’s journey onThe Bachelorettehas officially come to an end — and fans have plenty to say about it!
On Monday’s season finale of the ABC reality series, Thurston, 30, sent home runner-upJustin Glazeafter her Fantasy Suite date withBlake Moynes, to whom she got engaged.
As audiences watched the dramatic finale, they spoke out on Twitter, sharing their candid thoughts about the season’s conclusion.
“No one could deny the chemistry between Katie and Blakewhen he first showed up,“actress and Bachelor Nation superfan Patti Murintweeted. “To see her pick the one person she was consistently excited about is a really wonderful thing.”
For more on fan reactions toBacheloretteKatie Thurston and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“Crying about Katie and Blake,” another fan wrote. “Wonderful. I love it.”
“BEST. ENDING. EVER,” gushed one viewer.
Some fans were on the edges of their seats, and shared a collective sigh of relief when Moynes got down on one knee.
“Iwas convinced he wasn’t going to propose geez I can finally breathe,”
Host Kaitlyn Bristowe also shared her reaction to the finale,writing in a tweet, “Tayshia! We are one for one!!! Congrats to@BlakeMoynesand our girl@katiethurston!!! I can’t wait till you guys see their relationship now and how much it has blossomed. I love love#TheBacheloretteFinale”
Added Brett Vergara, “End the episode after Katie and Blake’s engagement!!I’m happy!! Let me go to bed happy and fulfilled please I beg #TheBachelorette.”
ABC/Craig Sjodin
Thurston, who previously appeared onMatt James’Bachelorseason earlier this year, began her run with 35 men. Ahead of Monday’s finale, she was down to Glaze and Moynes, who entered the competition later in the game.
After being selected for a Hometowns week date, single dadMichael Allioeliminated himself to go home and be with his 4-year-old son, James.
Then, former frontrunnerGreg Grippoleft the showafter a Hometowns week date, and he and Thurston engaged in an emotional exchange before parting ways. Grippo, 28, said that he ultimately didn’t receive the reassurance he desired from Thurston.
“There’s obviously a disconnect here. It’s, like, clear. That’s obvious,” he told her at the time. “As much as it hurts me, I’ve reached my breaking point with this. I gave you everything and I really hope you find something.”
Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.
Even after Thurston ran after him, Grippo followed through with his decision to leave. She then proceeded to move forward in her relationships with Moynes, 30, and Glaze, 27, before ultimately choosing Moynes.
Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston.abc / Getty
Bachelor Nation fans can next see how some of Thurston’s former suitors — including Aaron Clancy, Connor Brennan, Tre Cooper and James Bonsall — fair on the upcoming season ofBachelor in Paradise. The summer spinoff is returning to ABC on Aug. 16 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thurston’s formerBachelorcastmateMichelle Youngis also at the beginning of her own journey as next season’s Bachelorette. Series creator Mike Fleissrecently tweeted a photoof Young, 28, “on location” for season 18.
The Bachelorettereturns Oct. 19 on ABC.
source: people.com
