'The Bachelorette' Season 21: Viewers rave over Devin Strader and Jenn Tran's 'wholesome' date
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: In the latest episode of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21, Episode 4, viewers were treated to a romantic outing featuring Devin Strader and Jenn Tran. The duo was seen exploring the city and getting to know each other on a date that was filled with laughter, deep conversations, and plenty of chemistry.
Throughout the episode, Devin and Jenn's dynamic was a highlight, capturing the hearts of viewers. As the season continues to unfold, viewers can't wait to see how their relationship blossoms and evolves, making Episode 4 a standout moment in an already captivating season.
During the second group date of the week, Jenn and Devin immersed themselves in the rich Māori traditions on their sacred meeting grounds. As they participated in the welcome ceremony, Devin, aged 28, shared a touching story about his mother, which struck a chord with Jenn.
Jenn reflected on her childhood, recalling the struggles she faced trying to blend her Vietnamese heritage with American culture. She admitted that the fear of standing out as different made it challenging for her to fully embrace both aspects of her identity.
“Growing up, it was hard for me to kind of integrate both Vietnamese and American culture because I was so afraid of being different,” she said.
Devin expressed his deep desire to start a family in the future by saying, “I know that kids are something I’ve only ever wanted, especially growing up without a full family intact."
At the moment, the fans of the show are unable to stop raving about their date, with many describing it as the best date they have ever seen and even going as far as to label it as wholesome.
A Reddit user penned, "Jenn and Devin's date was the best one in a long time. It was nice and respectful of other cultures while also being sweet and realistic."
A user added, "Completely agree. It seemed like they were genuinely interested in learning and saved the intimate stuff for their alone time. I always cringe when they are all over each other during these kinds of dates."
Another user commented, "Devin turning his vulnerable moment into asking Jenn more about herself and not just talking more about his own past might be the only time I’ve ever seen that on this show. I’m team Devin rn."
One social media user wrote, "Ngl, I really enjoyed this episode, Devin's date was surprisingly wholesome, and probably the most respectful about a culture that the bachelor has highlighted so far (I hope that made sense)."
'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Devin Strader opens up about being raised by a single mom
In a later conversation, Devin shared with Jenn his memories of being raised by a single mother who made the difficult decision to leave college in order to raise him after an unplanned pregnancy from a casual relationship.
Devin reflected on the challenges and struggles his mother faced as a single parent, and how her sacrifices and determination shaped his upbringing and perspective on life.
“I was such a, not a bad child, but I just didn’t understand those things about her when I was young, so I just always idolized my father as like, some guy I wanted to go live with and wanted to be with,” Devin said.
He further added, "And I saw how much I hurt my mom because she’s the one who took care of me my entire life.”
'The Bachelorette' star Jenn Tran reveals she grew up without her father
Jenn confided in Devin about her experiences growing up without her father for the majority of her life. She shared with him the impact that this absence had on her upbringing and how it shaped her as a person.
“He just stopped being present. And then when they finally got divorced, he didn’t want to be a dad to me. He never like, reached out and like, asked me how I was doing," Jenn recalled.
“The people who want to care about me are going to stay in my life," she added.
'The Bachelorette' star Devin Strader confesses his true feelings for Jenn Tran
Devin finally mustered up the courage to reveal his heartfelt emotions for leading lady Jenn Tran. In a moment of vulnerability, Devin poured his heart out to Jenn, expressing his deep admiration and growing love for her.
"I'm falling in love with you and I'm not afraid to say it. You're an amazing woman. You're an amazing woman and I just want to celebrate you every single day for as long as I can," he told Jenn.
Blushing, Jenn handed Devin a rose as she expressed her realization that they share more connections than they initially believed.
“Tonight, I really found out that we connect in a lot more ways than we really thought that we did. And I’m excited to see what’s to come for us," she told Devin.
New episodes of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 air on Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC, and are available on Hulu the following day.