'The Bachelorette' producers slammed for casting 'narcissistic' and 'abusive' army vet
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Marcus Shoberg, Jenn Tran's competitor on 'The Bachelorette,' is a fans' favorite. However, according to certain internet spoilers, not many individuals from his past are thrilled about his newfound TV fame.
The Army Ranger veteran raised eyebrows as the first person out of the limo when Jenn's Bachelorette season aired. During his introduction, Marcus told viewers a highly personal narrative about his time in the Army Rangers.
Soon after the cast list was announced, some really heavy allegations against Marcus came to light. On social media, several women came forward with their version of what their experience was like while they were dating their ex, Marcus.
One such incriminating Reddit post read, "I am one of Marcus' victims (confirmed via moderators) and I first want to thank each and every woman who has said kind words of support, especially the moderators who listened to my story and made me feel comfortable. somewhat regret not going to producers directly during the time of filming but my physical and emotional health were the most important thing to me after enduring a horrifically painful abortion as well as his emotional abuse. I can confirm that everything about him that has been alluded to is true and I have receipts to back up all of it. He is one of the least empathetic people I have ever had the displeasure of being involved with, although he come off extremely charming initially - which we will all see on the show. I was able to connect with multiple other women he has been awful to via a Facebook group for protecting women. It is astounding that he had the balls to go on this show considering how he has treated women this past year alone. This just shows how deeply narcissistic this man is that he thinks he can treat women so horribly and go on a dating show without any of it coming out."
The woman further went on to slam the producers over their lack of background-checking of their potential contestants, "Also disgusting to see producers write that this man is a "real life super hero". I thank God every day escaped someone so awful."
However, he had previously stated that his appearance on 'The Bachelorette' marked five years since Marcus had dated seriously.
"I think I’m ready to open myself back up to being in a relationship and the possibility of love," he explained to the audience during his intro package.
"I’m here to see if there’s a connection between Jenn and I. I hope love is the next mission for me."
Marcus Shoberg recalls near-death-experience in 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 date
Jenn and Marcus went skydiving in Melbourne, Australia, and then enjoyed a romantic meal. He told about being nearly killed by a grenade while serving in the military, and how the near-death incident led to months in the hospital, inspiring him to "live a life that was worth saving", as he stated over dinner.
Jenn commended his fortitude as well as the vulnerability required to share his tale with her. "That shows what a hero you are, and that's exactly what I'm looking for," remarked the lady.
In a confessional, Jenn stated that she could "see a future" with Marcus. "It feels like the start of something really good."
Does Jenn Tran get engaged to Marcus Shoberg in 'The Bachelorette' Season 21?
According to Reality Steve, Marcus has had a successful season with Jenn. He is purportedly the runner-up, falling short of Devin Strader, who is rumored to receive the last rose.
That being said, Reality Steve's spoiler predictions were erroneous during Joey Graziadei's Bachelor season earlier this year.
Who is Marcus Shoberg in 'The Bachelorette' Season 21?
During his introduction, Marcus informed viewers that he "enlisted and left for training two weeks" after graduating from high school. "I did six deployments, and I’m super proud to have been an Army Ranger, but the last mission I ever went on, I almost didn’t come back from."
Marcus admits to experiencing a break in recollection when a grenade exploded near him and his crew during the war. He woke up "at a hospital in Washington, DC."
Marcus attended Harvard University after serving with the Army Rangers. During his time at Harvard, he worked with the Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Organization.
Marcus, according to his LinkedIn page, has been a full-time data engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina, since April 2023. He also founded Falkor Technologies in September of that year.
Marcus not only enjoys "going rock climbing," as stated in his ABC profile, but he also appears to have participated in other spectacular exploits. An Instagram image from August 2022 showed him ascending a snow-covered mountain, and his Bachelorette introduction package indicated that he skydives.
Mondays at 8 pm ET mark the release of new episodes of 'The Bachelorette' season 21 on ABC, which can be seen on Hulu the following day