Who Got The First Impression Rose On The Bachelorette 2021

The Great First Impression Rose Race of 'Bachelorette' Season 17!

Okay, settle in, rose lovers! Let's talk about that coveted First Impression Rose from Season 17 of The Bachelorette. Remember Katie Thurston's season? Full of drama, laughter, and...well, a vibrator named Greg (we'll get to that later...maybe).

But before all the chaos, there was a much more important question: who snagged that all-important First Impression Rose?

Enter Greg Grippo...or Not?

Many fans went into the season thinking Greg Grippo would be a shoo-in. He got a TON of screentime early on, and, ahem, let's just say he wasn't shy about expressing his feelings for Katie. Plus, the producers seemed to be pushing the "Greg is the frontrunner" narrative HARD.

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But plot twist! Remember, this is reality TV, so nothing is ever that simple. Turns out, Katie had other ideas.

The REAL Winner: Blake Moynes? Wait, What?!

So, who was the lucky man? It wasn't who you think! It was… <Blake Moynes?! Yes, the guy who showed up LATE to the party. The guy who already had a history with not one, but two previous Bachelorettes.

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Talk about a curveball! Katie definitely threw us (and the other contestants) for a loop with that choice.

How Did That Happen?

So, how did Blake swoop in and steal the rose? Well, Katie admitted she'd been talking to Blake before filming even started. He reached out after her stint on Matt James' season of The Bachelor, and they formed a connection.

Apparently, that pre-show connection was strong enough to earn him that coveted rose. It was a bold move, but hey, sometimes you just gotta follow your heart...even if your heart leads you to a guy who slides into your DMs!

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The Reactions: Shooketh!

The other guys were, to put it mildly, not thrilled. Imagine being there on night one, trying to make a good impression, only to find out that someone already had a head start? Ouch.

The viewers were also pretty divided. Some thought it was unfair. Others rooted for Blake and Katie, hoping their pre-show connection would lead to true love.

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Did the Rose Lead to a Ring?

Well, spoiler alert: yes, the First Impression Rose did lead to an engagement! Katie and Blake left the show as a happy couple, ready to start their lives together.

However... (another plot twist!) ...their engagement didn't last. The couple called it quits a few months later.

The Lesson? First Impressions Aren't Everything!

So, what's the takeaway from all this? Maybe that First Impression Roses aren't always a reliable predictor of lasting love. Or maybe that reality TV is just plain messy (and that's why we love it!).

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One thing's for sure: Katie and Blake's season certainly kept us entertained. And it reminded us that in the world of The Bachelorette, anything can happen – even finding love with someone who arrives fashionably late!