After getting engaged on Season 17 of The Bachelorette, Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes called it quits, saying they were ‘not compatible as life partners.’ Here are some of their happier moments before they broke up.
1 of 11Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston Get Cozy
Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston were pictured getting cozy while filming for ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 17.
The former stars of ‘The Bachelorette’, who got engaged in the Season 17 finale, announced their breakup on Monday, Oct. 25, posting similar statements to Instagram about how they were “not compatible as life partners.”
‘It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,’ the statement began. ‘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.’ The split came amidst a long-distance romance, with Blake living in Canada and Katie based in San Diego and Seattle.
Click through the gallery to see more photos of the couple before they went their separate ways.
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes Get Close While Filming ‘The Bachelorette’
Blake Moynes joined the other suitors in the house to compete for Katie Thurston’s love on Season 17 of ‘The Bachelorette’. Here, they dance while on their first date on the show.
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes Pose Together While Filming Season 17 Of The Show
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes thought they found a match in each other on Season 17 of ‘The Bachelorette’. Even after just one date, they formed a tight connection.
Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston Play Darts
Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston get some quality alone time together, playing darts on a date. The sweet moment happened during his ‘hometown date’ on the show.
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes Enjoy A Flirtatious Moment Together
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes share a flirtatious moment on ‘The Bachelorette’. Blake taught Katie all about his hometown in Canada during the date.
Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston Pose While Filming ‘The Bachelorette’
Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston cozy up while filming for ‘The Bachelorette’, looking like an adorable couple prior to their separation. The behind-the-scenes pic was taken during their hometown date.
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes Enjoy Time Outside
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes enjoy some quality time outdoors together as a couple. They continued to form a connection as the days on the show wound down.
Blake Moynes & Katie Thurston Have Some Fun With Paintball
After the messy departure of Greg Grippo, Katie Thurston enjoys some quality fun time with Blake Moynes, playing paintball and having a laugh. It was their final date of the season.
Blake Moynes Pops The Question To Katie Thurston
After a trying and turbulent season on ‘The Bachelorette’, Blake Moynes pops the question to Katie Thurston. She looked stunning in a green dress as she accepted the proposal.
Katie Thurston Shows Off Her Ring From Blake Moynes
In the conclusion of Katie Thurston’s rough season on ‘The Bachelorette’, the 30-year-old shows off her engagement ring from Blake Moynes. The two celebrated their engagement after Blake popped the question.
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes Are All Smiles
Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes were happier than ever during his proposal. Unfortunatley, the pair ended up going their separate ways a little while after the engagement.
