5 takeaways from Katie's 'Bachelorette' premiere: recap
LA TimesThe highly anticipated new season of “The Bachelorette” arrived Monday, as the franchise built around the popular reality series “The Bachelor” hits the reset button following a tumultuous season clouded by racial controversy and host Chris Harrison‘s late-season decision to step aside from the role. Former “Bachelorettes” Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe took over hosting duties for the season, starring new “Bachelorette” Katie Thurston. Here are five takeaways from the season premiere of “The Bachelorette”: “Bachelorette” Katie Thurston, left, with “special guests” Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe. Thurston is a sex-positive “Bachelorette.” Thurston distinguished herself during James’ season when she arrived holding a vibrator, and she continued highlighting her “sex-positive” philosophy in seeking a mate in Monday’s episode.