After rumors flew around Bachelor Nation about who the next lead of “The Bachelorette” would be, Jesse Palmer put the rumors to rest when he announced Jenn Tran on “After the Final Rose.”
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 the season 21 Bachelorette.
Who is Jenn Tran of ‘The Bachelorette?’ Meet the PA student from Miami, Florida
Jenn Tran is a 26-year-old physician assistant student living in Miami. According to Bachelor Wiki, she originally hails 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,” ABC’s biography writes.
Tran is also the first-ever Asian star of a Bachelor Nation franchise, discussing her Vietnamese background in several episodes of the series. In the history of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” ABC has never had an Asian lead looking for love − until Tran.
After riding in on a go-kart and capturing Joey Graziadei’s heart during the season 28 premiere episode of “The Bachelor,” Jenn Tran rode out in a black SUV on episode seven (meaning she was sent home). Here’s a walk, or race, down memory lane of Tran’s highlights while on Joey’s season of “The Bachelor.”
Jenn Tran makes an unforgettable first entrance with Joey Graziadei on ‘The Bachelor’
Ditching the typical limo entrance, Tran arrived to the “Bachelor” mansion in a go-kart and did “doughnuts” on the driveway, meaning she drove in circles to leave marks on the road. After parking the kart, she told Graziadei, “When I found out you were the bachelor, I had to race over here so quick from Miami. I want to let you know that every day with me will be an adventure, and we’ll always have a good time.”
Graziadei also strapped himself into a go-kart later in the night and…
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