Jenn Tran and their last 12 men landed in Auckland, New Zealand this week. The boys arrived by sailboat and created a stunning scene while enjoying drinks and snacks. Meanwhile, Jesse Palmer and Jenn relaxed with lunch.
A shocking surprise
While the participants made their exciting journey, Matt RossiJenn’s ex, made a surprise appearance that shocked everyone. It’s not often that we get to see such unexpected twists and turns, and this one certainly sparked strong reactions from both the contestants and viewers at home.
Devin’s emotional reaction
This dramatic turn of events hit Devin particularly hard. He shared his thoughts during an episode of the podcast Bachelor Happy Hour with Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. Devin explained:
Oh, yes, that’s how I really felt. I like to say that I think through a lot of things I’m going to say rather than just spitting them out. But that was a moment that was just pure emotion for me. I’ve played ex games before. This has been a theme in my life in the past. In my mind, I wanted her to have the strength to turn all of this around. I’ve started a new chapter in my life and I’m giving this woman everything to see where it can go.
The impact of Matt’s arrival
Devin continued to dwell on his feelings and noted how difficult it would be for him to see Frosted into the group. He said:
We had just been on an amazing one-on-one date, so it was personal to me. Those feelings were personal. I had just told her I was falling in love with her. All of these new, developing, budding feelings I was experiencing were real, and then the bombshell dropped. Some guy who had dated her in the past could just take her away and that could be it.
The difficulty of dealing with the return of an ex-partner into one’s life is understandable for many. Devin admitted:
I know how easy it is to fall back into a sense of comfort with an ex-partner. This hit me very emotionally. I was not happy. If he had stayed, I really would have left. I’m not one to judge people for who they are and what they want in life, but I can choose not to be a part of it.
A test of commitment
This sudden turn of events not only tested Devin’s commitment, but also Jenn’s ability to deal with complex emotions and relationships in her search for true love.
