And as the weather starts to heat up this summer, so does Season 17’s starKatie Thurston.

(Chris Harrisonstepped back from the showafter a racially insensitive interview withExtra TV.)

“And I think that we are going to provide that this season.”

Bachelorette Katie Thurston posing

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

If you are not here for an engagement, then get out."

Things reportedly got so bad that she even considered walking away completely.

Kaitlyn Bristowe, Tayshia Adams, Katie Thurston

“At one point, she threatened to quit the show.

I’ve got to use my time wisely!”

Back in April,he tweetedthat it went to marketing sales repGreg Grippo, a 27-year-old New Jersey resident.

Tre and Katie Thurston laughing

He’s also athletic, having playedcollege basketball.

Greg was originally slated to appearon the previous season of “The Bachelorette” in 2020.

That obviously led many to believe that she ended up in a relationship once filming wrapped.

Greg Grippo with animal

As for whether or not she is engaged,Reality Steveteased in mid-May that she “definitely” is.

He didn’t even make Top 8."

In lieu of his bio, there were only question marks.

Andrew M and Katie Thurston talking

“I fall in love more than once,” she toldET.

Bachelorette mystery contestant box

Andrew Spencer and Katie Thurston talking