“Bachelorette” Jenn Tran on identity, family and the search for love
Jenn Tran, the first Asian-American lead actress on the reality series “The Bachelorette,” talks about her identity and the search for a relationship.
Are you ready to keep the “Jenn-ergy” going in what is sure to be a very dramatic eighth week of this season of “The Bachelorette”?
Jenn is ABC’s first Asian-American Bachelorette, was a fan favorite on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor in January and began her own search for love nearly two months ago.
Of the three men from Florida who arrived at The Bachelorette mansion on night one on Monday, July 8, none are still there. This season is flying by, and Jenn is just one episode away from getting engaged after tonight’s episode of “Men Tell All.”
Here’s how to catch up on season 21 of The Bachelorette, what happened with the fantasy suites in last night’s episode, and how to watch tonight’s “Men Tell All” special where Jenn’s two best men will be revealed.
You can also vote for your two favorites among the three men Jenn still has in a poll at the end of this story.
What happened in last night’s episode of “The Bachelorette”?
The “Fantasy Suite” date is another iconic part of Bachelor history, where the leading man can escape the prying eyes of the estate and spend some time with each of the remaining contestants. They can use this time to learn more about each other without producers or cameras getting in the way, or they can do something. other activities.
Last night’s episode of The Bachelorette began with a teaser clip of Devin talking about how nervous he was that he might not be Jenn’s first choice. And it ended just as well, on a cliffhanger. The final part of the fantasy suite episode will air tonight during the Men Tell All special.
Devin
Devin went on the first date of the three remaining men, and throughout the date he repeatedly told Jenn and the camera crew how sure he was that he was in love with Jenn—and how scared he was that she might not return his strong feelings.
Jenn and Devin spent the day viewing Hawaii from above from a helicopter, getting up close and personal with a Hawaiian waterfall, and ending the date with a glass of champagne on the beach and a swim in the ocean.
“I sat there repeating how much I love Jenn and never got a response,” Devin told the camera. “She did a good job of showing that she likes me a lot, but I would love to hear the big ‘L.’ I would love to hear that in response. It’s important to me.”
“The question is: Will I be able to do it with Devin?” Jenn said into the camera.
“Can I allow myself to do this with him? I’m hesitant to act on my feelings for Devin because I feel like they might be too good to be true. The fear in all of this is that I won’t be able to accept a good thing for what it is: a good thing.”
After spending the night together, Jenn and Devin had breakfast on camera and toasted with mimosas to their “much-needed time together” and their “feeling in tune” about their future.
“I’m finally starting to accept that sometimes a good thing is just a good thing and I deserve it,” Jenn told the camera in her pajamas. “It seems like Devin is that good thing.”
“When I woke up next to Jenn this morning, I felt calm. I felt at ease,” Devin told the camera. “It’s a great feeling. I’ve loved before, but never like this.”
“It’s hard to see her go in these moments, and who knows when I’ll see her again? … For me, there is no more love that I can give without getting a response.”
Jenn ended her morning by confirming to Devin that the previous night had been “decisive” for her and that she could envision a future together between them.
Jonathan
Jenn’s second date was with Jonathan. She picked him up from his hotel and showed him around the island to sample sweets and shop at a few local stores. And like the first date, it ended with them toasting champagne and taking a bath – this time under a waterfall.
“It was a little slow for us at the beginning, but now I’m falling in love with him and knowing that he’s falling in love with me – that makes me so excited,” Jenn told the camera.
“Spending the day with Jenn was incredible – this feeling of possibly being in love is getting stronger and stronger and I see no reason why it shouldn’t continue.”
At dinner that evening, they talked about what it might be like to start a family together and how they imagined a future together.
“We went to bed smiling. We woke up smiling. The mood, the energy, the joy are so overwhelming that we can hardly contain it,” Jonathan said into the camera the next morning.
While Jonathan and Jenn didn’t enjoy a full breakfast together like she did with Devin, they did have coffee and a mimosa in front of a waterfall outside their suite.
Marcus
Before Jenn and Marcus’ date, there was a clip of Marcus playing golf with host Jesse Palmer.
“The conversations I want to have with Jenn are definitely necessary,” Marcus told the camera. “I’m trying to figure out if I’m in love with her but I’m deluding myself, or if I’m trying to find feelings that just aren’t there.”
Jenn and Marcus’ date was a little more unusual than a typical bachelorette-style date, like a helicopter ride, horseback riding, or a hot tub date. They spent the day on a boat, which is pretty typical for a bachelorette date, but it ended with a special sunset snorkeling session.
The pair snorkeled off the stern of the boat, lights shining into the water below them as the sun set. They were able to spot manta rays swimming and swirling in the bright blue waters just below them.
The conversation on their date was more serious than on Jenn’s previous two dates this week.
Marcus expressed to her that he was not sure if he could fully fall in love with her.
“I think the only time I want to get engaged is when I want to get down on one knee and propose…” Marcus told Jenn. “I think I’m worried because I’m insecure and you deserve someone who’s sure of you… But it’s been hard to get to the point where I can confidently say I’m in love.”
“I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that I’m in love with you…” Jenn told him. “We’ve had so many moments where I can’t even explain it, but where we felt so comfortable with you.”
The two decided to spend the night together in the fantasy suite to have some much-needed conversations off camera. They ended the date on a better note, with Jenn saying she hopes he’s in love with her and wants to propose.
The next morning, Marcus and Jenn woke up in better spirits and Marcus brought them breakfast in bed. Marcus ended the morning by saying he felt more hopeful than the night before.
Who did Jenn choose for the fantasy suites on The Bachelorette?
Here are the three men who made it to the fantasy suites after the seventh episode of the season:
- Devin, 28, owner of a trucking company from Houston, Texas
- Jonathon, 27, Creative Director from Los Angeles, California
- Marcus, 31, an Army Ranger veteran from Raleigh, North Carolina
What time and on which channel is “The Bachelorette: Men Tell All” on tonight? Where can I watch “The Bachelorette” live?
“The Bachelorette” airs every Monday night at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. This week, there will also be an episode tonight, Tuesday, August 27, when the men take the stage for the “Tell All” episode.
Is The Bachelorette on Netflix or Hulu?
Episodes of the 21st season of “The Bachelorette” can be streamed on Hulu the day after the live broadcast.
Has the new “Bachelor” been announced yet? Is Grant Ellis the new “Bachelor”?
After his emotional exit, fans were quick to rejoice when they learned they would see him again next year. The 30-year-old day trader was announced as the lead in the 29th season of “The Bachelor.”
“As the Bachelor, Ellis wants to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure and real connections,” ABC said in a press release. “He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
Ellis will be only the second black Bachelor in the reality dating show’s 20-year history. The first was Matt James during season 25 of The Bachelor in 2021.
Who are Jenn’s final two? Vote for your two favorites here
The Bachelorette isn’t set up like Love Island, where the audience votes determine what happens on the show. But we can pretend our votes count, right?
If you can’t see the poll above, cast your vote for your favorite among Jenn’s three suitors here.
