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30 Mar 2023


NextImg:Ex-‘Bachelorette’ star Joshua Tylerbest arrested for child porn possession

Joshua Tylerbest, a former contestant on “The Bachelorette,” has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, Page Six has confirmed.

The court filing, seen by Page Six Thursday, shows that authorities busted the 27-year-old, who appeared on Katie Thurston’s season of the ABC series, last month in Miami.

A Google account registered to him was flagged for allegedly uploading 50 images and videos showing child sexual abuse, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

Police received a search warrant for the account and discovered evidence that Tylerbest had been interacting with the child pornography.

He competed on Katie Thurston’s season of the ABC reality series.
ABC

Katie Thurston talks to Joshua Tylerbest

The IT consultant was eliminated during the fifth week.
ABC via Getty Images

Following their discovery, authorities searched his home and seized several electronic items, including his cell phone, which they claim contained 15 files of what would be considered child pornography involving some kids are under the age of 10.

Tylerbest was charged with 15 felony counts of possession of materials showing a sexual performance by a child, Page Six has confirmed. He pleaded not guilty.

The former reality star was released on $5,000 bond and has a hearing scheduled for June 7, 2023.

joshua tylerbest sitting at a restaurant table

He pleaded not guilty to the 15 felony charges he’s facing.
joshuatylerbest/Instagram

Tylerbest’s attorney did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

The former ABC personality, who works as an IT consultant, appeared on the “The Bachelorette” during Season 17 in 2021.

Thurston eliminated him from the competition during week 5 along with Quartney Mixon and Andrew Milcovich.

"bachelorette" male contestants

The IT consultant, who has a hearing scheduled in June, has maintained friendships with his fellow competitors.
ABC

Thurston, 32, ultimately chose Blake Moynes as the winner of her season — and heart — but the duo eventually split.

It appears Tylerbest maintained ties with the men he met on the show, as he shared multiple photos of himself hanging out with fellow contestants after his departure.

Thurston has not publicly commented on Tylerbest’s arrest.