Justin Glaze is hoping to receive another rose from The Bachelorette star Katie Thurston when her journey to find love continues on Season 17.
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Justin, a 26-year-old investment sales consultant from Baltimore, MD, was one of 30 bachelors to introduce himself to Katie on Night 1, and he made a big impression on the June 7 The Bachelorette premiere.
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Justin gushed about Katie being "smart and real," and he said that as a painter, his hands know what they're doing.
"Hopefully I can show Katie I know my way around her as well," Justin noted with a laugh.
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Justin gifted Katie a painting he had made of red roses in the shape of a heart, and he told Katie that he'd continue to work on the painting as the season progressed and they got to know each other better.
Justin also snagged one of the first kisses of the season!
According to ABC, Justin is "one hell of a catch" in that he's tall, handsome and has a great career, but will Katie fall for him?
The 30-year-old bank marketing manager from Lynnwood, WA, said she's definitely "ready to find love" -- and not "the temporary kind" -- after failing to find love with Matt James on The Bachelor's 25th season.
"I'm talking forever, my husband, and I'm in a place in my life where I feel like I'm the best version of me," Katie said.
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Katie narrowed down her 30 bachelors to 23 suitors by the end of her first evening as the Bachelorette, and Justin was certainly one of the men who received a rose.
But what do we really know about Justin so far? Does he have what it takes to be Katie's "person?" Let's learn some information about The Bachelorette bachelor right now.
Below is a list of six facts Reality TV World has compiled about Justin Glaze.
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Justin Glaze's dream girl will have a handful of important traits or qualities
Justin is looking for a woman who is equally beautiful on the inside and out as well as trustworthy.ADVERTISEMENT
Justin desires a partner who is committed to the idea of teamwork in a relationship, and he wants his future wife to be passionate about fitness.
In addition, the bachelor wants a woman who can enjoy a good day of barbecuing and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
ABC calls Justin "an extremely talented painter"
Justin's favorite artist of all time is Basquiat.While Justin is artistic, he's not exactly musical. Justin admits he does not like to dance -- at all.
"I'm saving my moves for marriage," Justin joked May 18 on Instagram.
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The Bachelorette bachelor considers himself to be a true romantic
Justin says he can be very romantic when he cares about someone. He apparently holds a lot of value in having a strong intimate connection, both emotionally and physically.For Justin, going on The Bachelorette was about finding his forever, so he was hoping to develop a deep and meaningful connection with Katie.
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Justin incorporated his passion for painting into his college education
The Bachelorette bachelor graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2016 with a degree in Business Technology Administration, with a concentration in Economics.As for his minor, Justin studied Visual Arts in school.
Justin was also a college athlete!
Justin was an NCAA Division 1 Varsity college athlete. He was a Varsity member of the Track & Field team.In addition, Justin was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honor Society and the Secretary, Investment & Trading Club.
Justin claims he has been searching for The One, a very special girl
The Bachelorette bachelor comes from a loving family and admires his parents' marriage.Justin says he credits his parents -- who have been happily married for over 30 years -- with providing him an excellent example of what a successful relationship looks like.
Justin admits he has dated around but hasn't settled down yet because he has yet to find his perfect match.
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