Devin Strader, a 28-year-old freight company owner, has excelled throughout this season. The Bachelorette. Devin does everything he can to establish a real connection with Jenn Tran and has developed a successful strategy to be among the leaders this season. Devin, who describes himself as loud in the first episode, has had his sights set on Jenn since Joey Graziadei left in the last season of The Bachelor. Devin, who knew even before meeting Jenn that her type was someone with a strong personality, is the perfect person for her life.

Devin made his intentions clear early on when he said he didn’t want to be one of those who gets lost in the group. Unfortunately, contestants can’t overcome this challenge season after season. Austin Ott, for example, recently said goodbye to Jenn because he did not have a strong enough bond with the dark-haired beauty. Other men like Devin, who went out of their way to impress Jenn, even in a group situation, made Austin feel too far behind. If he had adopted Devin’s attitude earlier, maybe Austin wouldn’t have given up on Jenn’s season.

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Devin will do anything to spend more time with Jenn

Even if it disturbs the other participants

Devin knows that Jenn is more interested in standing out than the feelings of the other men who are vying for her heart. On the first group date, he followed his words and pulled Jenn away from the rest of the group to be alone with her. Although the other men felt disrespected, Devin’s actions showed Jenn that he was serious about her. Aaron Erb later confronted Devin and called him arrogant and selfish, but Devin was undeterred. Devin took the initiative and Aaron seemed jealous. Devin refused to apologize for his behavior, which was the right move.

Devin remains authentic even though he is hated by the other men

Jenn appreciates his ability to stay true to himself

Jenn often praises Devin for his ability to be himself. Although he is constantly scrutinized by the other men, Devin leaves the drama behind when he is with Jenn. She even complimented Devin and said she loved how he enjoyed himself and had fun, which was no easy task considering his constant arguments with the other men. Thomas Nguyen, one of Devin’s biggest rivals, used the precious time with Jenn to complain about Devin, which ultimately became his undoing. Devin protects Jenn from unnecessary gossip so he can show her who he really is.

Devin’s timing is impeccable (and so is his strategy)

The pace of his relationship with Jenn works

While other participants had difficulty controlling their emotions while with Jenn, Devin always finds a way to combine casual flirting with meaningful conversations. He used the limited time with Jenn to slowly talk about his insecurities and unusual family background, rather than keeping their conversations superficial. During their last one-on-one, Devin had built a strong enough foundation with Jenn to talk openly about growing up without a father, something Jenn could relate to. This strategy made Jenn feel seen by Devin, who isn’t afraid of vulnerability.

Devin’s journey was a master class in how to approach dating The Bachelorette Season 21. He remains confident, even if his friendships with the other men suffer. By putting Jenn at the center of his journey, Jenn can let her guard down and enjoy the romantic moments he creates with her. Devin’s confidence has shown Jenn that she doesn’t have to hide parts of herself, and Devin is smart enough not to reveal irrelevant problems to JennHis strategy and authenticity will win Jenn’s heart and be a lesson for all future The Bachelorette Bearer of hope.

The Bachelorette

The Bachelorette is a spinoff series from 2002 The Bachelor. First premiered in 2003, The Bachelorette is about a woman who dates several men in search of true love, eliminating one man each week. Mike Fleiss’ series has stood the test of time, running for over 200 episodes and becoming one of ABC’s most popular reality TV shows.

Pour

Chris Harrison, Tayshia Adams, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jesse Palmer

Release date

January 8, 2003

Seasons

20

Streaming service(s)

Hulu, the Roku Channel

Authors

Elan Storm

Directors

Michael Fleiss

Showrunner

Michael Fleiss

Creator

Elan Storm

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