Photo: Rich Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty, AFF-USA/ShutterstockKatie Thurstonis calling out the naysayers who are criticizingMadison Prewettafter an important life milestone.On Monday, PEOPLEannounced Prewett’s engagementto boyfriendGrant Trouttas Prewett, 26, shared the news on social media.While this should have been an exciting time for the couple, Prewett received backlash for getting engaged so quickly. The milestone occurring on Sunday comes just eight months into the pair’s relationship.Amid the criticism, Thurston came to Prewett’s defense and supported the couple’s whirlwind romance journey.“Contestants get engaged after 6-8 weeks which really translates to even less time when you consider the actual time spent together,” Thurston, 31, pointed outon Twitter. “You don’t get to cheer on leads but shit on Madi. Happy for her!“For more on Madison Prewett’s engagement, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“Congratulations to finding love your own way!#TheBachelorette,” the formerBachelorettelead added.Madison Prewett and Grant Troutt.Emily PradaPrewett told PEOPLE that Troutt, 26, was “constantly” meeting with her family and friends to plan the perfect prosal at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. She also “had no idea the proposal was coming.““Grant was waiting for me and led me out to the beach, where he had candles and flowers and a Bible with my new name on it. And the ring of my dreams,” Prewett said.“He actually was supposed to come with me and my friends to Florida, but he got sick and wasn’t able to make it,” she continued. “I thought we were celebrating one of our friend’s birthdays. I was told we were taking birthday pictures on the beach and when I came down, my best friend led me into the bathroom where my mom and sisters were with the dress I wanted to get engaged in. In that moment, I knew.“Prewett previously vied forPeter Weber’s heart onThe Bachelorin 2020. She then became the runner-up toHannah Ann Sluss, but Prewettbriefly reconciledwith Weber afterhe ended his engagement to Sluss.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Bacheloretteairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Photo: Rich Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty, AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Katie Thurstonis calling out the naysayers who are criticizingMadison Prewettafter an important life milestone.On Monday, PEOPLEannounced Prewett’s engagementto boyfriendGrant Trouttas Prewett, 26, shared the news on social media.While this should have been an exciting time for the couple, Prewett received backlash for getting engaged so quickly. The milestone occurring on Sunday comes just eight months into the pair’s relationship.Amid the criticism, Thurston came to Prewett’s defense and supported the couple’s whirlwind romance journey.“Contestants get engaged after 6-8 weeks which really translates to even less time when you consider the actual time spent together,” Thurston, 31, pointed outon Twitter. “You don’t get to cheer on leads but shit on Madi. Happy for her!“For more on Madison Prewett’s engagement, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“Congratulations to finding love your own way!#TheBachelorette,” the formerBachelorettelead added.Madison Prewett and Grant Troutt.Emily PradaPrewett told PEOPLE that Troutt, 26, was “constantly” meeting with her family and friends to plan the perfect prosal at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. She also “had no idea the proposal was coming.““Grant was waiting for me and led me out to the beach, where he had candles and flowers and a Bible with my new name on it. And the ring of my dreams,” Prewett said.“He actually was supposed to come with me and my friends to Florida, but he got sick and wasn’t able to make it,” she continued. “I thought we were celebrating one of our friend’s birthdays. I was told we were taking birthday pictures on the beach and when I came down, my best friend led me into the bathroom where my mom and sisters were with the dress I wanted to get engaged in. In that moment, I knew.“Prewett previously vied forPeter Weber’s heart onThe Bachelorin 2020. She then became the runner-up toHannah Ann Sluss, but Prewettbriefly reconciledwith Weber afterhe ended his engagement to Sluss.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Bacheloretteairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Katie Thurstonis calling out the naysayers who are criticizingMadison Prewettafter an important life milestone.
On Monday, PEOPLEannounced Prewett’s engagementto boyfriendGrant Trouttas Prewett, 26, shared the news on social media.
While this should have been an exciting time for the couple, Prewett received backlash for getting engaged so quickly. The milestone occurring on Sunday comes just eight months into the pair’s relationship.
Amid the criticism, Thurston came to Prewett’s defense and supported the couple’s whirlwind romance journey.
“Contestants get engaged after 6-8 weeks which really translates to even less time when you consider the actual time spent together,” Thurston, 31, pointed outon Twitter. “You don’t get to cheer on leads but shit on Madi. Happy for her!”
For more on Madison Prewett’s engagement, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“Congratulations to finding love your own way!#TheBachelorette,” the formerBachelorettelead added.
Madison Prewett and Grant Troutt.Emily Prada
Prewett told PEOPLE that Troutt, 26, was “constantly” meeting with her family and friends to plan the perfect prosal at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. She also “had no idea the proposal was coming.”
“Grant was waiting for me and led me out to the beach, where he had candles and flowers and a Bible with my new name on it. And the ring of my dreams,” Prewett said.
“He actually was supposed to come with me and my friends to Florida, but he got sick and wasn’t able to make it,” she continued. “I thought we were celebrating one of our friend’s birthdays. I was told we were taking birthday pictures on the beach and when I came down, my best friend led me into the bathroom where my mom and sisters were with the dress I wanted to get engaged in. In that moment, I knew.”
Prewett previously vied forPeter Weber’s heart onThe Bachelorin 2020. She then became the runner-up toHannah Ann Sluss, but Prewettbriefly reconciledwith Weber afterhe ended his engagement to Sluss.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The Bacheloretteairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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