Life is like a beautiful melody of moments, where one moment you’re basking in its glory, feeling on top of the world, and the next, grappling with the unforeseen twist that turns it upside down. It’s this unpredictability that makes it exhilarating and petrifying at the same time. Such has been the case with Katie Thurston, The Bachelorette alum who appeared on the 17th season of the show.
Recently, Thurston took the internet by surprise, announcing to the world and her loyal fans that she has Stage IV breast cancer. A shocker indeed! Despite starting treatment for the ailment and being optimistic as well, some fans wonder about her post-cancer battle plans.
But more importantly, they are interested in learning about where she currently stands with her ex-fiancée, Blake Moynes.
Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes: From being passionately in love to parting ways for good
Katie Thruston and Blake Moynes’ relationship has been full of bumps, believing they would be together till the end of time. Surprisingly, the couple had an unconventional beginning to their relationship. According to the reports from US Magazine, Thurston was a participant in Season 25 of The Bachelor.
Moynes, appearing as a guest on the Click Bait podcast, revealed that he “reached out” to her after the very first episode, but her responses were “very cold.” Thus, things between them came to a standstill. This was until he decided to reach out to her again after bringing a v**rator with her to meet Matt James and complimented her for how “confident” she was to bring the toy with her.
Their chemistry fired up as soon as Moynes appeared on Season 17 of The Bachelorette, and he felt the tension with her future fiancee. Thus, helping him score a date, going on horseback riding, and finding how they have a lot in common. The pair shared an intimate moment, where Thurston gave him a rose. Soon, the two went on playful outings.
In his heart, the 34-year-old knew that Katie Thurston was ‘The One’ but could not confess it to her. After a lot of drama and a lot more crying, Blake Moynes finally mustered up the courage to find the ‘right’ engagement ring to commit to his longtime love interest. Finally, in 2021, he went down on one knee, popping the big question.
Despite being ardently in love with each other, Moynes and Thurston’s relationship was short-lived. The latter took to her Instagram to announce that they have decided to part ways and move forward independently for the better. While fans were distraught by the news, Blake Moynes dropped the bomb in 2022, when he spoke on the Almost Famous podcast via Celebuzz, stating,
“We were realizing we weren’t compatible in a lot of different ways.”
He emphasized that he knew that their relationship would not go anywhere soon after August 2021, after the season finale aired. The two kept their distance until they met again in 2023 in an episode of Bachelor in Paradise. Katie Thurston made a surprise appearance on the show, and the former pair talked for the first time since their breakup.
This makes the fans wonder if the former lovebirds have moved past their failed relationship and if Moynes has moved on with his intense emotions and gotten some closure.
Blake Moynes answers the burning question amid Katie Thurston’s cancer announcement
Indeed, Blake Moynes’ love life has been a turbulent one, where he has gone through a lot of ups and downs, his worst breakup being with Thurston in 2021. Appearing as a guest on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Moynes recalled the conversation on the episode of Bachelor in Paradise.
He called it a “very cordial and mutual mature conversation,” allowing them to reconnect, and it feels “supportive.” This has made the fans feel at ease after the harrowing update from The Bachelorette alum, who took to her Instagram on March 28, 2025.
She shared a video, stating how she has stage IV breast cancer, spreading to parts of her liver. Nevertheless, the star feels optimistic about her condition as she’ll begin chemotherapy on April 4, 2025. Despite the gravity of the situation, things feel positive as she has a loving husband, Jeff Arcuri, and a supportive ex, who will be her support system in dark times.
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