What happened between Greg Grippo and Katie Thurston on The Bachelorette?

GREG Grippo had been one of Katie Thurston's frontrunners since the very first episode of The Bachelorette.

In the hometowns episode, Katie and Greg get into a very emotional and heated argument that led to Greg's departure from the show.

What happened between Greg Grippo and Katie Thurston?

During hometowns Greg confessed his love for Katie to his family and also to Katie herself.

After an emotional conversation and Greg telling Katie he was in love with her, Katie didn't respond.

 “I don’t know what else to show you at this point, or what else to do. I’m not going to get down on one knee twice. It’s a one-deal thing for me,” he said.

The two of them then went outside to talk more and Greg became increasingly emotional, while Katie didn't give him a lot in return.

“I just love looking at you,” Katie said to Greg's confession.

After a tense conversation the two of them said goodbye for the evening and went their separate ways.

The following day Greg went to go see Katie to talk about their relationship. After going back and forth Greg ultimately said he couldn't do it anymore and wanted to leave.

“I deserve more than what I’ve been given on your side,” Greg said. “I’m not happy here anymore... I’m done here.

Reality Steve even called it "the worst fight we’ve ever seen on this show" reporting that "Greg is having a real hard time understanding why she’d want to be with anyone else, and it escalates from there."

It is unknown if Greg is actually done with the show or if he will make a surprise return following a dramatic exit.

🌹 Follow all the latest news and stories on The Bachelorette

Was Greg's fight with Katie real?

Following the surprise exit, many fans took to Twitter to share their theories that the fight was staged.

"My theory: Greg got further than he expected/wanted and pushed the eject button real quick," one user wrote.

Another user added: "And this s*** is fake. It’s his audition for the rest of his career. I knew there was something off with this dude from Day 1. #TheBachelorette #greggrippo."

These allegations come after Greg was accused of lying about his profession back in June and is actually an aspiring actor.

"I knew #greggrippo was acting after his terrible monologue. I’m a casting director and have seen hundreds of actors indicate their way through a monologue. He was faking. And is also a b****. #BachelorNation #TheBachelorette #TheBacheloretteABC," another Twitter user added in.

Greg had been the No. 1 pick since he was given the first impression rose and many fans were shocked that this was the end for him.

Justin Glaze and Blake Moynes are the only two remaining contestants following Greg's self-elimination.

Is Greg Grippo an actor?

During Thurston's Bachelorette season, fans blasted Grippo after it was revealed that he's secretly an actor "looking for fame."

Bachelorette nation had made some accusations against contestant Grippo, that he was on the show for fame, not love.

Grippo is supposedly a current marketing executive from New York, but Instagram gossip account Deuxmoi thought otherwise, after posting a long list of accusations against him.

The accusations sparked speculation that he was on the show to further his career, not win Thurston's heart.

“He is not on the show for love, let alone Katie, and his appearance on this show is solely to promote and kick-start his acting career,” they wrote.

An insider also revealed to The Sun that “Greg is an actor” - which has “always been his passion.” 

“He is absolutely lying about his career and intentions on the show. He’s always wanted to pursue an on-camera career,” they said. 

Who wins Katie's season?

Many fans had chosen Greg as Katie’s frontrunner this season due to getting the first impression rose and first one-on-one date, leaving them devestated once Greg made his departure.

Katie admits Greg's exit from the show was the "biggest heartbeak of her life."

The handsome suitor has focused much on his family values while the cameras have been rolling and his dreams of “starting a family” but did not mention anything about acting. 

On the finale episode of her season, Katie was forced to chose between Justin Glaze and Blake Moynes.

In the end, she chose Blake after spending a night with him in the fantasy suites.

"It's scary to say because I promised myself that I wouldn't say it to anybody unless I was sure," Blake went on. "I f---ing love you, and I'm really excited about life with you."

"Wow," Katie said. "I'm speechless because as you're talking about love and sharing it, I'm relating. Like yes, I haven't said it to anybody. I've held that close. It is a big deal. It's a huge word.

"As much as I want to be stubborn and just like you, it's scary and it's crazy, but I f---ing love you so much. And I couldn't be happier that you're here," Katie said.

The pair shared a passionate kiss and decided to go to the fantasy suite together.

"I get to go into the fantasy suite with a guy that I love," Katie told the cameras. "I have not felt this happy in a long time. All I ever wanted was to find someone that loves me exactly as I am. I feel like he completes me."