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Why did Aaron Erb quit 'The Bachelorette'? Fighter pilot warns Jenn Tran about co-stars before exit

Aaron Erb slammed for calling out 'The Bachelorette' co-stars before quitting the ABC show

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: A call from his boss at the hotel gave 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 suitor Aaron Erb, an Air Force fighter pilot, just one day to decide whether to report for training the following week. Before making his decision, he went on a group date in a race car with Hakeem Moulton, Austin James Ott, and Jeremy Simon.

Aaron was disappointed to lose the race to Austin, as he had hoped for more one-on-one time to help him make his decision, despite being the only one who knew how to drive a stick shift.

Aaron had the chance to talk with Jenn Tran during the evening part of the date, and their relationship stayed strong. However, Aaron gained perspective when he saw that Jeremy received the group date rose.

He realized that he and Jenn weren't close enough to continue on the show. At the cocktail reception, he told her that he needed to follow his goal and would be leaving.

Aaron Erb slammed by 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 fans for snitching on co-stars

Before leaving, Aaron urged Jenn to "be careful" and declined to name names, suggesting that some men were on the show for the wrong reasons and others weren't ready for an engagement. Jenn felt "confused" by the conversation, despite believing she could trust her instincts.

On X, one fan said, "If you're gonna snitch on the guys, DO IT WITH YOUR WHOLE CHEST. That was pathetic Aaron..." Another fan added, "ALSO Aaron is a little BITCH bc how the hell are you gonna drop a bomb like that, not tell jenn WHO you’re talking about then LEAVE so no one can confront you."

One fan noted, "Not Aaron dropping a bomb right before he self-eliminates… what a paradise audition." Another fan claimed, "Aaron was SO CLOSE to having one of the most honorable self-eliminations in show history but then he went and did this."

One fan wrote, "Aaron is a dick. Dropping that bombshell like that when you voluntarily left on your own is such a dick move. Why say people aren’t here for the right reasons and not say any names? Men are stupid." Another added, "Aaron getting a free exit…a little too convenient to me."

Aaron Erb and Devin Strader lock heads in 'The Bachelorette' Season 21

Aaron responded to Devin Strader in several dramatic ways on 'The Bachelorette' Season 21, Episode 2. Devin had taken Jenn away during a group date in Australia so they could enjoy some gelato in private.

This upset Aaron, as he felt that group activities were the only appropriate part of a date. Later in the episode, Devin snatched Jenn from Aaron once more by presenting her with an ice cream sundae during the group date cocktail party. However, Aaron returned to reclaim Jenn, only for Devin to swoop in again.

Who is Aaron Erb in 'The Bachelorette' Season 21?

According to Aaron's ABC profile, he is technically seven minutes older than Noah Erb. The siblings come from a large family with eleven children.

In his introduction package, Aaron revealed that he is an aerospace engineer. According to his ABC profile, Aaron is a formidable opponent on the pickleball court. He also enjoys spending time at the lake, playing volleyball, and working on his golf game. An Oklahoma native, Aaron purchased a home in Tulsa in October 2023.

New episodes of 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 air on Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC, and are available on Hulu the following day