Welcome to Hometowns! 

Katie set off to meet the families and loved ones of her final three men — Greg, Blake, and Justin.

Things went pretty well with Blake’s family as they liked Katie a lot and could feel the chemistry between her and Blake. 

However, they were worried about the fact that Katie and Blake haven’t said “I love you,” especially since Blake thought previous Bachelorettes Claire Crawley and Tayshia Adams were once “the one.”

Justin’s hometowns hit a bit of a snag when it was revealed that his family couldn’t make it out. 

His two childhood friends came in their place, which was only slightly reassuring for Katie considering a proposal is just around the corner. 

Justin figured it might be for the better as they knew him better than his parents and have called him out of previous relationships. 

Greg’s hometowns went well, but then they took a drastic turn when he couldn’t bring himself to accept that Katie still had other men. 

The conversation took a really negative and unexpected turn when he told her that he loved her. 

“You just completely dismissed it in my eyes,” he told Katie about him saying the L-word. 

The next day, Greg came to Katie’s room where he acknowledged the emptiness between them. 

Katie explained that she’s saving the big talk until the very end, but Greg didn’t accept her answer. 

“I’ve reached my breaking point with this. I gave you everything, and I really hope you find something,” he told her before underscoring that he’s leaving the show. 

Katie basically begged him to stay, but Greg was straightforward when he said “I’m done here,” and walked away.

So, technically, Greg eliminated himself. But will it stick? Will Katie go after him? Tune into the season finale next week to find out how it all ends! 

Hometowns are upon us.

As Katie meets the families of their final three suitors – Greg, Justin, and Blake – Twitter had plenty to say!

https://twitter.com/bachrealitea/status/1422366848725757958?s=20

Greg this is literally the process and she’s literally told you you’re winning. Where is this argument coming from?? #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/5YoEIyIjBD

— Akayla A.W. (@justgotdazzled) August 3, 2021

*Greg pours his heart and souls out*

Katie: “I just like looking at you”

YOU CAN FEEL THE TURN THIS CONVERSATION TOOK. The mood changed. #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/t3t4RBkBQt

— Simona (@simona_ka) August 3, 2021

Not to invade Justin's parents' privacy, but I'm really curious about why they didn't come for the faux hometown. #TheBachelorette

— Debra Yeo (@realityeo) August 3, 2021

https://twitter.com/caroizback/status/1422370476731555840?s=20

https://twitter.com/adultingiguess/status/1422371303634477056?s=20

Greg after fooling us all into thinking he’s a good guy #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/TN8oA1Matv

— petty betty (@ghost_realtor) August 3, 2021

For everyone saying Greg is gaslighting and acting rn, he isn’t. The whole situation was a bad miscommunication in terms of their relationship and he wasn’t thinking in the scope of the show when she was. #TheBachelorette

— Jenna (@jennasloomar) August 3, 2021

https://twitter.com/granger_ebony/status/1422373345119584256?s=20

Blake’s sister: “so this is the one now?” #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/E62xD8gpHN

— fish (@fishinjeans) August 3, 2021

Greg just poured out his heart to her and all she said was “I just love looking at you” that was so awkward #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/t19KSrW19s

— Bachelorette Alex (@Bachelorette23) August 3, 2021

Update: it’s imploding #TheBachelorette https://t.co/WlC523TCxH

— Kelsey (@KelseyEure) August 3, 2021

Greg’s self destruction was truly horrifying yet impressive like wow that quite literally went from amazing to awful in SECONDS #TheBachelorette

— AT (@a_tee_5) August 3, 2021

Greg is a walking red flag rn #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/uARQmS6kfg

— Angelyn Brown (@angelynbrown22) August 3, 2021

Greg. Is. Spiraling. #bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/ZeMNOegItc

— Lia (@_nap_god) August 3, 2021

Blake's sister really said:#TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/TsbQtjL3uH

— Bachelor Party (@BachPartyPod) August 3, 2021

I would love to watch a show with these two #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/vCXH51VYSB

— Stressed Bachelor Fan (@StressedBachFan) August 3, 2021

bachelor nation trying to figure out how katie & justin’s connection is stronger than what she had with andrew s #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/c9MNZUZ1YW

— anyssa (@anyssahampton) August 3, 2021

Crazy idea, we make them both the bachelor and when one is on a date the other watches Michael’s son #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/pmuLOqorKG

— allaboutthebach (@allaboutthebach) July 27, 2021

The producers to Greg: Yo there’s a SUPER cool bird outside you should go out on the balcony

The producers:#TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/Kim0dVP42K

— Lorem Ipsum (@_laren) August 3, 2021

Justin's friends: "Justin is very reserved" "Justin doesn't show his emotions"

Bachelorette nation:#TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/byCP3biIJr

— Cameron Arduini (@CameronJArduini) August 3, 2021

If I got invited to a hometown for a friend, I’d ask all the wrong questions. #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/xS4M39MBbX

— A Dude Watching The Bachelorette (@dude_watch_bach) August 3, 2021

Katie Thurston had some tough decisions to make on The Bachelorette Season 17 Episode 7 as she narrowed down the final four that would make it to hometowns. 

Find out who was eliminated and who continues on below:

Eliminated 

Brendan

After Brendan went out of his way to make a connection with Katie, she broke the news that they didn’t have the necessary connection needed this far in the game.

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Mike

After a sweet date with Mike, Katie realized that while they had developed feelings, they weren’t as strong as the ones she had with other men in the house. She didn’t feel it was fair to meet his family and let him down later down the road. Mike proved to be a stand-up guy and told Katie that even though they wouldn’t go through life together, he would continue to root for her. 

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Andrew S

During the rose ceremony, Katie decided to part ways with Andrew S ahead of hometowns. It wasn’t an easy decision for her, and she wasn’t confident in it. The next day, Andrew came back to properly say goodbye and let Katie know that what they had was real. After he left, Katie read the note he left her and ran after him, jumped in his arms, and asked him if he would stay if there was a way. And despite wanting to stay, Andrew explained that he wanted his future wife to choose him, and Katie didn’t, so he had to go home. 

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Continuing On

Michael

Greg

Blake

Justin