Who Is Mike P. on Katie Thurston's Bachelorette Season?
Of all the formulaic plotlines ABC loves to roll out on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, there are a few that simply refuse to die: (1) The contestant whos not there for the right reasons, (2) the contestant with a secret boyfriend/girlfriend, and (3) the contestant whos still a virgin. Mike Planeta (aka Mike P.) does happen to be the resident virgin on Katie Thurstons season, but he has also declared himself sex positive and isnt about to let the show relegate him to their fave trope. No matter how hard they try, ahem:  This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Starting to think that the bachelor/bachelorette franchise is like we need the blood of 1 virgin when casting. #TheBachelorette  Jennifer (@jenniferlynnnx) June 15, 2021  This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The producers marketing a sex positive bachelorette and then putting a conservative virgin in the cast #thebachelorette pic.twitter.com/OmBSFOYxMM   (@bergenjt1) June 8, 2021  Not only did Mike P. win Katies sex-themed date by opening up about his virginity, he rallied the men during Karls drama and gave a moving speech to Katie about how theyre *extreme Zac Efron voice* all in this together. As several people on Twitter noted, Mike P. basically unionized the contestants, telling Katie, This isnt something that we want to do right now, because of what youve gone through. But we feel as a unit, its our job to protect your heart, and weve come together in solidarity and we think that, unfortunately, what Karl said wasnt the truth. As a unit, we really feel thats what you need to hear.  This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Mike P explaining to Katie that the men as a unit do not trust Karl like#TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/VCRC7rgMhX  Bachelorette Bro (@BachelorBroseph) June 22, 2021  This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Kay, obviously, it is time to get to know 31-year-old Mike P. better because hes turned out to be quite a surprise. Which leads us to point #1:  Hes from a Town in Arizona Literally Called Surprise  Like, if Mike doesnt spend his time recreating this GIF, I dont know what to think! This content is imported from Giphy. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Mike P. Owns a Gym  In case you were wondering where all his muscles come from, theyre courtesy of Mike P. being a professional gym bro. As in, he owns a gym in San Diego that specifically caters to high school athletes. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Oh, dude had a MLB run playing for the Baltimore Orioles. Consider me impressed. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Hes Pretty Religious  Mike grew up in a religious household, and his ABC bio notes that When people find out that this great-looking guy used to play professional baseball, they assume that he must be a player, but that could not be further from the truth. Mike grew up in a very loving family where the cornerstone of his upbringing was his faith.  Mike Is Open About His Virginity  Not only did Mike win Katies group date rose thanks to opening up about his virginity, he talked about it during an on-camera interview. Im waiting for marriage; Ive never had sex, he said. The stigma is, like, Oh you cant connect with that. But I disagree with that. I want Katie to understand that I dont think theres anything wrong with being sex-positive. I personally want to share that within marriage, thats me. I mean, if I fall in love with Katie, maybe thats something that we can, you know, take that road together.  This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Hes Looking for Someone Who Shares His Values  Apparently, our dude describes himself as easygoing, social, goofy, and disciplined and he wants someone who loves staying active, will make him laugh, and most importantly, has the same set of values as he does.  This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Hes a Total Family Man  Meaning, Mike P.s not about to marry someone who his parents and three sisters dont absolutely adore. Kinda a lot of pressure, but fair! This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. ALSO, HE HAS A PUPPY  Sorry, but I have never seen anything cuter. Please, no one show Cruella de Vil. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Cant wait to see more of what Mike P. brings to the (bargaining) table this season! You love all the deets on Bachelor Nation. So do we! Lets talk through them all here. Mehera Bonner Mehera Bonner is a news writer who focuses on celebrities and royals. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io