‘Bachelorette ‘ Katie Thurston discusses her new season as the star | USA TODAY

'Bachelorette' star Katie Thurston discusses her new season without host Chris Harrison and gives advice to next 'Bachelorette' Michelle Young.

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After a controversial last season of "The Bachelor," the first of two new seasons of "The Bachelorette" premieres Monday with Katie Thurston at its helm.

A breakout "Bachelor" contestant known for being pro-sex and anti-drama, the 31-year-old bank marketing manager from Renton, Washington, has wrapped filming on her season of the reality dating show. The big question: Is she engaged?

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