Jenn Tran's Historic Season Of 'The Bachelorette' Already Started Filming
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Bachelorette fans pop your popcorn, and get your brackets ready because the new season is coming in hot!
This week, producers shocked fans by not picking one of the runners-up from Joey's season to lead season 21 of the franchise.
Instead, Jenn Tran, a 25-year-old from Miami, was announced as the next bachelorette during After The Final Rose. Jenn, who is Vietnamese, is the first Asian-American to lead the franchise. She was sent home before hometowns.
“I feel so so grateful and so honored to be the first Asian bachelorette in this franchise," Jenn said on After the Final Rose. "Growing up, I've always wanted to see Asian representation on TV. And I feel like it was really sparse. Any time Asians were in the media, it was to fill a supporting character role, to fulfill some sort of stereotype, and I felt really boxed in by that because I was like, 'I don't see myself on screen. I don't see myself as a main character.’”
Here's everything to know so far about Jenn's season.
Who is the next Bachelorette, Jenn?
Jenn is from Miami where she is studying to become a physician’s assistant. She is “ready to find love with a man who’s as reliable and thoughtful as she is,” according to her bio on ABC’s website.
Here's Jenn:
Jenn is studying to become a physician’s assistant. She had to ask her school for permission before she went on the show, she explained on Instagram.
Did Maria and Daisy turn down ‘The Bachelorette’?
Usually, one of the Bachelor runners-up is selected at the next Bachelorette. But things shifted this season.
Daisy Kent, who seemed like the likely choice for the next season, turned the gig down, she shared with host Jesse Palmer during AFR.
“My life, the last year, has been crazy. I mean, yesterday, it’s weird. It was the one year of me getting my cochlear implant, which completely changed my life,” Daisy said, per Us Weekly. She lost her hearing amidst a battle with Lyme disease.
“Right now, I know it’s a time for me to focus on the things I love and the people I love. And so right now, no, I’m not ready,” Daisy said. “And that’s OK. And I’m really proud of myself for realizing that.”
Fan favorite Maria Georgas was also rumored to be the next lead. And Bach Nation alum Nick Viall says she also turned it down. “I heard Maria was the choice, but they couldn’t make it work for unknown reasons.”
Who is in the new cast?
Twenty-two men have already joined Jenn at Bach mansion for a new shot at finding love.
Notably, 29-year-old Aaron from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the brother of Bachelorette season 16 alum Noah Erb.
When does ‘The Bachelorette’ start filming?
Reality Steve, who is the king of all things Bachelor spoilers, says filming began on March 26.
When does ‘The Bachelorette’ premiere?
The Bachelorette will air sometime this summer, followed by The Golden Bachelorette in the fall, according to ABC.
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