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Jenn Tran and Devin Strader’s “Bachelorette” Journey Ends Abruptly
The quest for love on season 21 of The Bachelorette initially appeared triumphant for Bachelor Nation’s Jenn Tran, culminating in her selection of Devin Strader. However, the anticipated enduring romance quickly dissolved. During the After the Final Rose special in September, Jenn Tran, 26, revealed that her relationship with Devin Strader, 28, had ended shortly after filming concluded, alleging a sudden change in Strader’s demeanor.
A Fairytale Finale Turned Sour
Speaking with host Jesse Palmer during the After the Final Rose episode aired on September 3rd, Jenn Tran described an unexpected shift in Devin Strader’s behavior. “He made grand declarations of love and then, almost instantly, acted indifferently, even denying ever having been in love,” Tran stated. She further elaborated, “All the promises he made to me, all the affection he purported to feel, simply vanished.”
Conflicting Accounts of the Breakup
The post-show narrative took another turn when Devin Strader addressed the split in a 13-minute video shared on Instagram. In his video response, Strader claimed “accountability” while offering his perspective on the relationship’s conclusion, which he stated occurred during a brief 15-minute phone conversation.
Discrepancies emerged regarding the circumstances of their parting. Jenn Tran asserted that Strader initiated the breakup during a phone call in August. Conversely, Strader contended that Tran pressed him to articulate the issues while he was seeking an opportune moment to deliver the news in person.
“I genuinely didn’t know how else to proceed,” he explained, adding that he had intended to have an in-person conversation. “She essentially forced my hand,” he concluded, suggesting he felt compelled to disclose the information prematurely due to Tran’s insistence.
Jenn Tran Moves On to “Dancing With the Stars” and Romance Speculation
Following the breakup, Jenn Tran transitioned to Dancing With the Stars, where her partnership with Sasha Farber has ignited rumors of a potential romance. The duo have continued to fuel speculation about a relationship since their elimination from the celebrity dance competition on October 29th.