I hope you had your tissues ready tonight, Bachelor Nation! Tonight’s new episode of The Bachelorette season 17 got seriously emotional for both Katie Thurston and her contestants, and now it seems the show’s leading lady is closer to her suitors than ever. We’re only three episodes in, but Katie’s formed some close connections already. Whether you’re rooting for Greg Grippo or Michael Allio, I’m sure you’re fully into this season so far!
Tonight’s episode saw the end to Karl Smith‘s drama, fortunately, as Katie sent him home during the rose ceremony. But the feuds aren’t over yet, because Thomas Jacobs has emerged as the next villain of the season! Though there are some really great guys vying for Katie’s love, they’re not all going to get along — as evidenced in episode 3.
Katie also had an emotional and heartfelt one-on-one date with Michael A., where he opened up about his wife’s passing. At this point, it seems Katie and Michael A. could definitely fall in love by the end of the season! But there’s only one way to find out.
So while we wait for the next episode of The Bachelorette season 17, let’s get into the best memes and tweets from tonight’s show.
The Bachelorette season 17 memes and tweets
1. Starting an episode on a rose ceremony is always jarring.
Me remembering we didn’t get to a rose ceremony last week and still have this drama to handle. #thebachelorette #BachelorNation pic.twitter.com/87RyMQorRU
— Katie Thurston (@katiethurston) June 22, 2021
2. Thank you, Katie!
Katie sending bad guys home left and right like #TheBachelorette #TheBacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/t1fjAlgJxX
— Chelsea Allyn (@chelseallyn) June 22, 2021
3. Connor B. is the next awkward kisser of the franchise!
Bachelor nation every time connor goes in for the kiss #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/8ZTqbi9UU0
— Pinky Orbitto (@PinkyOrbitto) June 22, 2021
4. I would simply just not be able to.
5. It’s in bad taste at this point, no?
6. Thomas really dug himself in a hole with his confession.
7. Thomas was lurking so hard!
8. Michael A. is the frontrunner this week, no competition!
Dammit Michael A!!!! WE STAN!!! 😭😭😭 #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/MDrfKgTD10
— Steph R. 🦋🌻 (@stephdizzle11) June 22, 2021
9. They had such a genuinely sweet moment together.
Katie saying that every rose she gives to Michael is also one she is giving to his son #bachelorette #thebachelorette pic.twitter.com/sbZpwJ92O9
— Jos Aums (@jozjenkz) June 22, 2021
10. The boys are here to shoot down everything Thomas is saying.
11. I do love to see the guys defending Katie!
the men deciding who they’re going to unionize against next #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/6qULbG1dmF
— leslie (@leslienotknope) June 22, 2021
12. It was an emotionally draining experience, not going to lie.
13. Absolutely no chance now.
Thomas realizing he’s not going to get a chance to be The Bachelor anymore #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/kEfjohmMcc
— 💋 (@br0wneyedb1tch) June 22, 2021
14. The tears were flowing.
Keep up with Katie’s season every Monday night on ABC!