May 21, 2021 • bachelor insider
Katie Thurston's Men Explain Why They're a Catch for the New Bachelorette
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Katie Thurston’s journey as the Bachelorette is about to kick off — and, here at BachelorNation.com, we’re serving up the perfect primer for fans before the beloved franchise star begins handing out roses.
Leading up to the anticipated Season 17 premiere (Monday, June 7, on ABC at 8 p.m. ET), we’re progressively checking in with Katie’s suitors, asking them to expand on the exciting opportunity they’ve been given to pursue love with the stunning Washington native.
In handwritten notes, contestants Andrew M., Christian, Conor C., Karl, Landon, and Thomas introduce themselves as they respond to the following prompt: “I’m a catch because…”
See their answers below — and learn more about all of Katie’s men by reading their “Bachelorette” bios here.
Andrew M., 31
Deputy District Attorney from Newport Beach, California
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Christian, 26
Real Estate Agent from Boston, Massachusetts
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Conor C., 28
Former Baseball Player from Costa Mesa, California
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Karl, 34
Motivational Speaker from Miami, Florida
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Landon, 25
Basketball Coach from Dallas, Texas
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Thomas, 28
Real Estate Broker from Poway, California
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