'The Bachelorette' Season 21: Who is Brett Harris? Ex-footballer looks close to home for marital inspiration
MANHEIM, PENNSYLVANIA: The upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' will feature a resident of Adams County, the network revealed. ABC said that Brett Harris, 28, of Manheim, Lancaster County, would be among the participants looking for love on the hit television program's Season 21 in a post announcing the upcoming season's competitors.
On June 3, the show's Facebook page gave him an introduction, stating that he works as a "health and safety manager."
Brett's photo has received hundreds of comments along with over a few thousand likes since it was posted. According to his official profile, Brett is a "small-town boy" with "big dreams."
Brett is only one of the numerous contenders going after Jenn Tran, this season's bachelorette.
Brett exudes a great deal of enthusiasm, confidence, and personality. He is an extroverted man with a sensitive spirit, yet he loves to be the light of the party and won't refuse anyone who challenges him to a dance-off.
Brett is able to perform splits and will do so when instructed. Even though Brett has never traveled abroad, he still aspires to go on adventures abroad in the future. Though he's become an expert at dividing the dance floor, his amusing reminder of life's unexpected turns comes from a childhood misstep when he unintentionally shaved off his own eyebrows before picture day.
'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Brett Harris is a former football player
After graduating from Fairfield High School in Adams County in 2014, Brett played football in both his high school and college years at Millersville University, where he earned his degree in 2018.
In 2017, this Ville football alumnus, '18, started at the offensive line in all 11 games. In his high school career, Brett was selected to the All-YAIAA First Team in three different seasons: 2012, 2013, and 2012, as a defensive tackle.
He was also selected for the All-YAIAA First Team as a guard. In addition, he had a 69-21 career record in wrestling and finished sixth in the state tournament.
He was Redshirted in 2014, his first year in the program. He switched from the offensive to the defensive line in six games in 2015 in an attempt to provide depth.
One tackle was also made by him against Bloomsburg. Except the Cheyney game, Brett participated in ten out of eleven games in 2016 and started all ten of them while playing guard.
'The Bachelorette' Season 21 star Brett Harris is looking for a long and enduring relationship
The energetic 28-year-old health and safety manager, Brett, is prepared to pursue his goal of finding a committed relationship. He is originally from the little Pennsylvanian town of Manheim.
With an infectious smile, unshakeable self-assurance, and a captivating demeanor, Brett brightens each space he walks into. Under his exuberant exterior, there is a man with a sensitive heart who is longing to find his true love.
This man thrives as the life of the party and is always up for a dance-off battle. Brett is searching for a relationship as strong and durable as his parents', which has endured for more than 30 years.
He is looking for a companion who is as quick-witted and sensitive as he is, someone he can laugh and have tender moments with.
Brett is looking forward to the opportunity to leave a lasting impression and is curious to discover if Jenn is the one to win his heart. Brett is ready to start a romantic journey, and we can't wait to see where it takes him with his infectious energy and sincere sincerity.
Who is 'The Bachelorette' in Season 21?
According to her ABC bio, Jenn is "currently studying to become a physician assistant." She's a Miami resident.
When Joey Graziadei's season of 'The Bachelor' aired back in February 2024, Jenn gave a social media explanation of how she managed to appear on the show while pursuing her studies to become a medical assistant. She disclosed that her academic advisor was "very supportive" of her travel and that she needed authorization from her school.
Jenn described the workings of her 2.5-year advanced didactic curriculum. Jenn would often return to the classroom for the last half-year of the program.
She was forced to miss rotations ever since she joined 'The Bachelor'. Before she may graduate, she will need to complete the two rotations that she missed.
Jenn reiterated in June 2024 that she was not quitting school, even though she had taken additional time off to film 'The Bachelorette'. She had to postpone her initial plan to complete her emergency rotation, which was the rotation she was in the middle of before departing for 'The Bachelorette'.
Jenn is initially from Hillsdale, New Jersey. The 26-year-old's parents were born in Vietnam and moved to the United States.
As previously stated, Jenn presently resides in Miami, Florida. After graduating from college, she briefly resided in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jenn enjoys reading, paddleboarding, and traveling in her free time. Jenn attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will graduate in 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology.
On July 8 at 8 pm ET, 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 will return to its usual Monday time slot on ABC. After that, new episodes will be released once a week