Blake Moynes, the beloved (and sometimes controversial) Bachelor Nation alum, recently revealed some surprising news: he almost became the Bachelor himself! In a recent podcast appearance on Jax Taylor’s “In the Mind of a Man,” Moynes, 34, shared that he had not one, but several near-misses with leading roles in reality TV. He spilled the beans on an almost-certain Bachelor gig last year, explaining that things “went in a different direction.” He also mentioned passing on a Netflix opportunity and hinted at a potential future project with Bravo.
While the wildlife manager didn’t explicitly say he’s done with reality TV, he clarified that he’s now more selective about the opportunities he pursues, primarily due to his extensive international travels. The busy travel schedule, he explained, sometimes makes it hard to align his availability with the demands of filming.
Moynes’ journey through Bachelor Nation began on Clare Crawley’s season of *The Bachelorette* in 2020. After Crawley’s early exit and engagement to Dale Moss, Moynes moved on to pursue Tayshia Adams, before ultimately finding himself falling for Katie Thurston in season 17. Their relationship, marked by a televised engagement, ended in 2021. He later appeared on *Bachelor in Paradise*, but left the show without finding love.
Despite their split, Moynes revealed that he and Thurston, 34, have maintained contact. He even shared a heartwarming story of reconnecting with her on *Bachelor in Paradise* in 2023, two years after their engagement ended. He expressed continued support for Thurston following her public announcement of a breast cancer diagnosis in February, stating that he’s optimistic about her strength and public approach to her treatment.
This news certainly adds a new layer to Moynes’ already fascinating Bachelor Nation story. While we may not have seen him as the Bachelor last year, the possibility of his return to reality TV, perhaps on Bravo, certainly keeps the door open for more drama and romance in the future.
