Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston has publicly addressed a derogatory comment made by former contestant Cody Menk on her wedding photos. In an Instagram Story posted on August 6, Thurston shared a screenshot of Menk’s comment, which read, “Good couple! Both solid 5s,” accompanied by a laughing emoji. Menk appeared on Thurston’s season in 2021 but was eliminated early on after a confrontation with another contestant.
Thurston responded to Menk’s comment, albeit without mentioning his name, saying, “Remember this guy from my season? Me either. But he’s still here lurking on my page. Thanks for being a fan.”
In a poignant turn, Thurston’s wedding to comedian Jeff Arcuri was expedited following her diagnosis with stage 4 breast cancer. As she undergoes hormone-blocking therapy, she has also expressed her desire for a breast augmentation after completing treatment. Speaking on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast, she shared her determination to keep moving forward despite the challenges she faces: “My hope for the future is that, whether it’s this year or next year, I’ll be like, ‘Hey guys, there’s no evidence of disease.’”
Thurston’s resilience and optimism regarding her health underscore the importance of remaining hopeful in difficult times, especially as she navigates her journey with cancer.
This story highlights not only the challenges that individuals face in the wake of health issues but also the unyielding attitude of those like Thurston who choose to confront negativity with positivity.