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'The Bachelorette' Season 21: Producers slammed for sending Hakeem Moulton on zoo date despite phobia

'The Bachelorette' star Hakeem Moulton is a 30-year-old medical device salesman

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: During the second episode of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21, Jenn Tran went on a group date with a total of nine contestants at a local zoo. The guys who accompanied her on this outing included Austin Ott, Dylan Buckor, Hakeem Moulton, Jahaan Ansari, John Mitchell, Sam McKinney, Spencer Conley, Thomas Nguyen, and Tomas Azzano.

The date was filled with fun and excitement as they explored the various exhibits and interacted with the animals. Each contestant had the opportunity to showcase their personality and charm to impress Jenn and stand out from the competition. Overall, it was a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Hakeem's arachnophobia is well-known, yet the producers of the popular ABC dating show thought it would be entertaining to send him on a zoo date where spiders were present. This decision has sparked backlash from fans who believe the producers acted insensitively towards Hakeem's fear.

An X user said, "Hakeem:’ I hate spiders!’ The Producer showing up at night in his room:…TheBachelorette"

Another user chimed in, "They did Hakeem dirty... you knew it was gonna happen. Did this EP work for Top Model? That was Tyra level evil... and so funny @ArdenMyrin

@annahossnieh TheBachelorette wyatr"

Followed by a user who penned, "Hakeem says he's scared of spiders and is told he has to pose with one. Jenn says she will "man up" and be what he needs her to be. Also Jenn: "You got this. Yea." 

A fourth user quipped, "Hakeem: “I’m scared of spiders” Bachelor Producers: TheBachelorette bachelorette"

Another user penned, "Hakeem: They better not bring out a spider… The producers: TheBachelorette bachelorette"

'The Bachelorette' star Dylan Buckor receives Jenn Tran's rose on group date 

Dylan Buckor left a lasting impact on Jenn Tran out of all the nine men. He opened up to her during their alone time, sharing personal details such as his parents' quick marriage, his insecurities within the group of guys, and his shy upbringing.

Despite bonding over shared values, the other eight men returned from their shoot and requested more time with Jenn at the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party to make up for their shortened date. The plea was aimed at Devin, who agreed to respect the group's wishes. In the end, Dylan received Jenn Tran's rose.

Who is Hakeem Moulton on 'The Bachelorette' Season 21?

Hakeem Moulton, a 30-year-old medical device salesman, was born on June 27, 1994, and comes from a sizable Jamaican family. He has a strong love for reggae music and the classic Disney film 'The Lion King'.

Hakeem's vibrant and lively personality is well-known among those who know him. He is filled with a zest for life and is eagerly searching for a special someone to bring into his tight-knit Jamaican family.

'The Bachelorette' contestant is excited to share his deep love for Jamaican cuisine and culture with his future partner, hoping to create lasting memories together steeped in the richness of his heritage.

In his pursuit of love, Hakeem went above and beyond by spending more than $5,000 on a dating coach, highlighting his determination to find a deep and fulfilling connection.

Who went home on 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 Episode 2?

Unfortunately, Brian Autz, Jahaan Ansari, and Marvin Goodly were the three contestants who were eliminated from 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 Episode 2. Sadly, their journey on the ABC dating show did not culminate in a fairy tale ending.

Mondays at 8 pm ET mark the release of new episodes of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21, which can be seen on Hulu the following day.