A new season of "The Bachelorette" premieres soon and will star ABC's first Asian-American bachelorette.
After rumors flew around Bachelor Nation about who the next lead of "The Bachelorette" would be, many assumed fan-favorite, Maria Georgas, would take the hot seat.
But Jesse Palmer shocked Bachelor Nation when he announced Jenn Tran as the new "Bachelorette" on the reality show's "After the Final Rose" episode.
Jenn's selection is historic in Bachelor Nation, as she is the first Asian-American lead in the franchise's history.
Here's what to know about season 21 of "The Bachelorette," the 25 men she'll be dating (including three from Florida) and how to watch the first episode on Monday, July 8.
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What day does 'The Bachelorette' start? What channel is 'The Bachelorette' on?
"The Bachelorette" season 21 will premiere on ABC at 8 p.m. EST Monday, July 8, 2024.
How do I stream 'The Bachelorette'?
Episodes of "The Bachelorette" season 21 with Jenn Tran stream on Hulu every Tuesday (the reality TV dating competition airs on Monday nights).
Who is Jenn Tran? Meet 'The Bachelorette' currently living in Florida
Jenn Tran is a 26-year-old physician assistant student living in Miami. According to Bachelor Nation Wiki, she's originally from Hillsdale, New Jersey.
"Jenn is bubbly and compassionate, and has dedicated her life to helping others. She is currently studying to become a physician assistant, and while she is passionate about working in health care, she is also ready to prioritize finding love," her Bachelor Nation Wiki biography says.
Tran is also the first-ever Asian star of a Bachelor Nation franchise, and talked about her Vietnamese background in several episodes of Joey Graziadei's season of "The Bachelor." In the history of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," ABC has never had an Asian lead looking for love − until Tran.
How far did Jenn Tran make it on 'The Bachelor' with Joey Graziadei?
After riding in on a go-kart and capturing Joey's heart during the season 28 premiere episode of "The Bachelor," Jenn Tran was sent home in a black SUV seven weeks later.
Jenn and tennis pro Joey Graziadei shared many romantic moments during the seven weeks she stayed on the show, until Joey ultimately sent her home right before hometown dates. During the "Women Tell All" episode, host Jesse Palmer called Jenn up to the hot seat to talk about her emotional departure from "The Bachelor."
"Seeing how good it was between us and going into it, I really just wanted to put everything on the line," Jenn said. "I wanted to put my whole heart into the experience and be vulnerable and talk about the things that make me, me."
Jenn was sent home right before hometown dates, which would have meant bringing Joey home to meet her family. Before the rose ceremony that would determine which women got to bring Joey home, she explained to Joey that her family situation is complex. She called her upbringing "traumatic" and "toxic" because her parents fought a lot while she was growing up. She shared with him that she was no longer speaking to her father.
Jenn shared that being on the show was transformative for her, serving as a stepping stone to improving her relationship with her family, especially with her brother and mother.
Who are the Florida men on 'The Bachelorette'?
From a serious Swiftie, to a man who once stayed awake for more than 30 hours playing ping pong, there are the three Florida men competing for Jenn's heart and hand in marriage: Brian Autz of Boynton Beach, John Mitchell of Delray Beach and Ricky Marinez of Miami.
Brian Autz, 33, an aesthetics consultant from Boynton Beach, Florida
Brian is originally from Long Island, New York, and now lives and works in Boynton Beach, Florida, as a consultant, selling injectables, devices and skin care products to health care professionals.
Here are some fun facts about Brian from Bachelor Nation Wiki:
- Brian loves Botox and doesn’t care who knows it!
- Brian is terrified of sharks but wants to go scuba diving with them.
- Brian is a big fan of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship: confirmed Swiftie.
John Mitchell, 25, a medical student from Delray Beach, Florida
John is originally from Tallahassee, Florida, used to play football for Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton and now lives in Delray Beach. He earned his bachelor's degree in biological science and master's degree in biomedical sciences, both from FAU, and is currently in medical school studying to become a surgeon.
Here are some fun facts about John from Bachelor Nation Wiki:
- John is literally obsessed with all things Christmas.
- One time John stayed awake for 36-plus hours playing Ping-Pong.
- John is learning Spanish on Duo Lingo.
Ricky Marinez, 28, a pharmaceutical representative from Miami, Florida
Ricky was born and raised in Puerto Rico before he moved to Florida with his family, where he "learned English as a teen by writing poetry and watching rom-com movies," according to Bachelor Nation Wiki. Ricky is a former baseball player and coach-turned pharmaceutical representative.
Here are some fun facts about Ricky from Bachelor Nation Wiki:
- Ricky’s first language is Spanish and he still speaks it fluently.
- Ricky never celebrates his birthday.
- Ricky’s favorite author is Jodi Picoult and he loves reading her books.
Learn more about the men:Who are the Florida men on 'The Bachelorette' this season? Here’s the cast.
Who are the men on 'The Bachelorette' with Jenn Tran?
Here are the 25 men vying for Tran's affection on the reality series' newest season:
- Aaron, 29, an aerospace engineer from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Austin, 28, a sales executive from San Diego, California
- Brendan, 30, a real estate broker from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Brett, 28, a health & safety manager from Manheim, Pennsylvania
- Brian, 33, an aesthetics consultant from Boynton Beach, Florida
- Dakota, 27, a sommelier from Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Devin, 28, a freight company owner from Houston, Texas
- Dylan, 24, a medical student from Elk Grove, California
- Grant, 30, a day trader from Houston, Texas
- Hakeem, 29, a medical device salesman from Schaumburg, Illinois
- Jahaan, 28, a startup founder from New York, New York
- Jeremy, 29, a real estate investor from New York, New York
- John, 25, a medical student from Delray Beach, Florida
- Jonathon, 27, a creative director from Los Angeles, California
- Kevin, 35, a financial analyst from Denver, Colorado
- Marcus, 31, an Army Ranger veteran from Raleigh, North Carolina
- Marvin, 28, a luxury event planner from Santa Monica, California
- Matt, 27, an insurance executive from Atlanta, Georgia
- Moze, 25, an algebra teacher from Albany, New York
- Ricky, 28, a pharmaceutical representative from Miami, Florida
- Sam M., 27, a contractor from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Sam N., 25, an entrepreneur from Carlsbad, California
- Spencer, 30, a pet portrait entrepreneur from Dallas, Texas
- Thomas N., 31, a retirement advisor from Tucker, Georgia
- Tomas A., 27, a physiotherapist from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Where is 'The Bachelorette' mansion located? Jenn Tran ditches iconic 'Bachelor' mansion
This season will take place at a new venue, different from the iconic 'Bachelor' mansion seen in almost all previous seasons of the show.
According to ET, Jenn's season will begin at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California.
The previous Bachelor mansion is a rental property located in Los Angeles.
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