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Who is Cody Menk from The Bachelorette?

NEW Bachelorette Katie Thurston, who is being mentored by Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams, will have her choice of many men this season.

The show was filmed in Mexico City and allegedly "wrapped up quickly" after Katie sent several contestants home early.

Read our below for the very latest news and updates...

Cody Menk
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Cody MenkCredit: Instagram

Who is Cody Menk from The Bachelorette?

Cody Menk is one of the Bachelorette contestants on Katie Thurston's season.

Following his Eagle Scout days, Cody is always prepared.

Playing off of Katie's iconic introduction to Matt James where she brought her vibrator, Cody is seen in commercials bringing a blow-up sex doll to the show.

Cody, who hails from Montclair, New Jersey, is now a San Diego-based account manager.

He graduated from High Point University in 2015 with a degree in Major Strategic Communications and played club lacrosse in college.

Cody Menk is a New Jersey native
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Cody Menk is a New Jersey nativeCredit: Instagram

Cody currently works for Zip-Pak in San Diego, which is a division of Fortune 200 company Illinois Tool Works specializing in industrial equipment. 

He previously worked at Global Pack Source and Oliver James Associates.

Most recently he launched with his friends, representing DJs and EDM musicians.

Cody also has a brother named Christian, who works at IBM in New York City.

Cody Menk will be one of 34 men to appear on Katie's season of The Bachelorette
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Cody Menk will be one of 34 men to appear on Katie's season of The BacheloretteCredit: Instagram

How old is Katie Thurston?

 is a 30-year-old bank marketing manager from Renton, Washington.

According to her ABC bio, Katie knows "exactly what she wants in a man and is done wasting her time on boys who won't live up to her expectations."

She is described as "the most loving and committed partner anyone could ask for."

Katie Thurston
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Katie ThurstonCredit: ABC

On her 30th birthday, she uploaded a picture to Instagram and explained how she was taking more chances in life as she got older.

"Life really does pass by quickly. ... I followed 'the rules' of life. Get the career. Save the money. Start that 401k. Buy the house. And for what? An entire decade to pass without feeling fulfilled? " she said.

"This past year, I finally unapologetically loved who I am. I lost people along the way. And that's OK."

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Katie Thurston is the lead for season 17's Bachelorette
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Katie Thurston is the lead for season 17's BacheloretteCredit: ABC

How can I watch the Bachelorette?

The Bachelor will premiere on June 7, 2021 on ABC at 8pm ET. 

The series is also available to stream on Hulu the next day; viewers can also catch the show on YouTube TV and on Discovery +.

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