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Jenn and Devin discovered early on that they had a lot in common, which led to a “unique connection” between the two that they said most people probably wouldn’t understand.
“I’m falling in love with you and I’m not afraid to say it. You are an amazing woman and I want to celebrate you every day for as long as I can,” Devin said. The Bachelorette Star.
When Jenn gave Devin a rose in Episode 4, she gushed, “I think he could very well be my future fiancé.”
Devin also impressed Jenn when he shared details about his past during their one-on-one date in New Zealand and told her that he would like to start a family one day.
But Devin has rubbed off on Jenn’s other bachelors, who have called his behavior arrogant and disrespectful, especially on group dates.
“I don’t think Jenn is looking for that, but I don’t really care. Lions don’t care about the opinion of sheep,” said Sam McKinney The Bachelorette cameras.
Until The Bachelorette Viewers will find out what happens next between Devin and Jenn. Let’s find out more about this controversial bachelor.
Below you will find a list of 10 facts that Reality TV World has compiled about The Bachelorette Bachelor Devin Strader.
Devin Strader runs a consulting company
According to Devin’s LinkedIn profile, his company, F1 Freight Consultants LLC, is a comprehensive, specialized full truckload and LTL provider that offers world-class transportation services and solutions to a wide range of industries.
As a dedicated consulting firm, F1 also strives to deliver the most cost-effective solutions while addressing transportation and logistics challenges across North America.
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F1 Freight Consultants, LLC handles thousands of shipments each month with utmost efficiency and has proven to be a one-stop solution for all transportation needs.
Devin founded the Houston-based company in March 2023.
Prior to founding Fast 1 Freight, Devin served as Vice President of Acquisitions for Shark Logistics, LLC from January 2020 to March 2023.
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The Bachelorette Bachelor is a proud LSU sports fan
Devin attended Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2019 and proudly represents and cheers for the school’s sports teams.
ABC: Devin Strader is “100 percent husband material”
ABC says Devin is “the total package” and “so ready” to find his match, with the network adding, “Devin is truly here to find his match and hopefully return home with Jenn by his side.”
Devin dreams of surprising his partner with romantic gestures during their relationship.
Devin considers himself to be extremely hardworking, passionate about his career, and proud of the company he has built.
When he’s not working, he enjoys running or spending time with his dog Charlie. Devin and Charlie are obviously the complete package.
Devin Strader needs a woman who is his social equal
Devin hopes his future wife is honest, kind, and accepting of his big personality. He admits that he is a bit loud and loves to talk.
Devin is also very attracted to well-groomed women with painted fingernails and toenails.
The Bachelorette Bachelor has a unique attitude to love
According to BachelorNation.com, Devin is looking for the kind of love that “requires the greatest effort, yet is effortless.”
Devin says, “I know this sounds weird, but all love takes work, but the best love doesn’t feel like you have to work for it.”
Devin Strader was raised by a single mother
Devin’s mother became pregnant while in college and had to drop out to raise him. Devin’s mother worked two jobs while raising two sons, and Devin had trouble growing up with his father, who had emigrated from Mexico.
“I wasn’t a bad kid, but when I was little, I just didn’t understand those things about (my mother). I always idolized my dad… and I saw how much that hurt my mom because she was the one who took care of me my whole life,” Devin recalls.
“She never wavered, no matter how much I freaked out or how much trouble I got into… She took better care of me than any father figure I’ve ever had.”
Devin describes himself as “family-oriented.” He admits that he is loud and talkative today because that’s what he had to be for his little brother growing up.
Devin would like to have a wife and family of his own one day and wants his future marriage to last.
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Grant, who competes against Devin, The Bachelorette Season 21, recently defended Devin after dramatic arguments occurred during Jenn’s first week of dates in Australia.
“I think Devin was fixated on Jenn… I feel like Devin (Sam McKinney) and I were the guys who were really fixated,” Grant admitted on a recent episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast.
Grant patted Devin on the back for having the courage to do his own thing and fight for Jenn despite strong reactions.
“I felt like if Devin felt something specific, he would say it and do it that way,” Grant told Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt.
“If he feels something specific, he will say it and let you know – and that’s just the way I am! So I respected that.”
However, Grant said he remained “neutral” and did not really choose a side when the drama erupted.
“Nobody is owed anything… If someone feels like they’re owed time, like, ‘I don’t owe you time…’ I’m trying to be with Jenn, so that’s how I’m going to approach it,” Grant explained.
“If someone feels they are entitled to time, they should get in line,” he added.
Devin Strader struggles with body image issues
As a child, Devin described himself as a “pretty heavy kid” and was very insecure about his weight and appearance.
“I almost didn’t want to look in the mirror,” Devin admits.
Devin has worked really hard to change that, but he still faces some setbacks to this day.
Jenn apparently gave Devin the confidence and inspiration he needed to dance nearly naked for her in front of a live audience.
Jenn Tran dished out superlatives for her bachelorette party during her recent appearances on the podcasts “The Viall Files” and “Bachelor Happy Hour.”
Jenn told Nick Viall that Devin was the “smartest” of all her suitors.
And Jenn told Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt that Devin was the “funniest” of all her men. She compared Devin, like many viewers, to comedian Pete Davidson. Ben, who The Bachelor Season 20, confessed that he doesn’t think Devin is right for Jenn.
“I don’t think he’s right for Jenn,” said Ben The Bachelorette Alumnus Rachel Recchia during the July 23 episode of “The Ben & Ashley I: Almost Famous Podcast.”
Ben continued, “I also don’t think he’s the most approachable guy because he’s so loud and wants to exude so much confidence and communicate.”
Ben thought Devin was “way too harsh” and “way too fast.” The Bachelorette process and added of the drama: “I was like, ‘Devin, back off. This is crazy.'”
Rachel agreed with Ben that she had noticed major “warning signs” with Devin and that he “scared” her.
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About the author:
Elisabeth Kwiatkowski
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is deputy editor of Reality TV World and has covered the reality TV genre for more than a decade.
