Who is David Scott? Katie Thurston's 'The Bachelorette' suitor is looking for an 'intelligent, driven' woman

David Scott, a first-generation American born to Jamaican parents, is attracted to women who exude quiet confidence. Here's more about him
David Scott with Katie Thurston in 'The Bachelorette' Season 17 (ABC)
David Scott with Katie Thurston in 'The Bachelorette' Season 17 (ABC)

Katie Thurston will be seen living her 'The Bachelorette' journey with more than a handful of men who signed up for a chance to walk into the sunset with her. Thurston was heartbroken when Matt James from 'The Bachelor' sent her home. This after Thurston felt she was starting to form a connection with James who later sent her home saying he considers her a friend. 

Despite having her heart shattered on national television, Thurston was sure that she could still find love. On the 'Women Tell All' episode, Thurston said she was positive that her person was out there and she would find him soon. Now there were more than 30 men who walked into the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Spa and Resort, New Mexico, to find love with Thurston - one of them being David Scott. Here's what you need to know about him. 

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Who is David Scott?

David Scott is a 27-year-old Technical Product Specialist who works for Dell. He is currently living his best country life in Nashville, Texas, and was born to and raised by Jamaican parents in New York. It wasn't a long time ago since he left his homestead in New York and moved to the south to pursue career opportunities in tech sales in Nashville. Scott's Instagram gives out nothing apart from the fact that he is a Cleveland Cavaliers and a Michael Jordan fan. 

Scott's ABC bio states, he is looking for a woman who is intelligent and driven to succeed. Scott is extremely attracted to women who exude quiet confidence. Scott is looking to build a successful life both romantically and professionally, and he hopes to find a partner with similar goals in life. Scott's bio says he is looking for a woman who would be proud to stand next to him for the rest of his life. 

Here is some fun trivia about David Scott. His favorite food to binge at any time would be New York City pizza - something that will always feel and taste like home to him. He was also on the debate team in high school and his favorite boy band is 'N Sync. Scott's love for the '90s has yet to fade and it will be interesting to see if he could bring some of the charm from that era on the show. Meanwhile, let us know if you feel Scott has the potential to be the recipient of Katie Thurston's final rose.



 

'The Bachelorette' Season 17 premieres on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 8 pm ET on ABC. 

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