The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 21 explained

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Season Number:21
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Num Contestants:25
Last Aired:present
Num Episodes:7
Episode List:List of The Bachelorette (American TV series) episodes

The twenty-first season of The Bachelorette premiered on July 8, 2024.[1] This season features 26-year-old Jennifer "Jenn" Tran, a physician assistant student from Hillsdale, New Jersey.[2]

Tran finished in fifth place on the 28th season of The Bachelor featuring Joey Graziadei. She is the first Asian-American and the first practicing Buddhist in the lead role in the history of the Bachelor franchise.[3] [4]

The season is set to conclude on September 3, 2024.[5]

Production

Casting and contestants

On March 25, 2024, Tran was announced as the Bachelorette by previous lead Charity Lawson during the After the Final Rose special of the 28th season of The Bachelor.[3] Her fellow season 28 castmates Daisy Kent and Maria Georgas were also considered for the role.[6]

Notable contestants include Aaron Erb, who is the twin brother of season 16 and Bachelor in Paradise 7 contestant Noah Erb, and Caleb "Moze" Smith, who played for the Iowa Barnstormers in the Indoor Football League.[7] [8]

Filming and development

Filming began on March 28, 2024, at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California. This was previously the filming location for , making this is the first season since season 18 that did not start at the traditional Bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills, California.[9] In April 2024, filming was reported at Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, and Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.[10]

This season also includes visits to Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, with filming concluding in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in mid-May.[11]

The Bachelorette Australia season 6 co-leads Becky and Elly Miles, professional rugby players Caleb Clarke, Ofa Tuʻungafasi, and Stacey Fluhler, former Bachelorettes Trista Rehn and Charity Lawson, Tran's Bachelor season 28 castmates Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson, and Bachelor season 13 couple Jason and Molly Mesnick made guest appearances this season.[12] [13] [14]

Contestants

28 potential contestants were revealed on March 26, 2024.[15]

The final cast of 25 men was announced on June 3, 2024.[16]

In week 4, Tran's ex-boyfriend Matt Rossi asked to join the cast, but she declined.[17] [18]

NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlaceRef
Devin Strader[19] 28Rosenberg, TexasFreight Company OwnerParticipating
Jonathon Johnson[20] 27Kansas City, MissouriCreative Director
Marcus Shoberg[21] [22] 31Cloquet, MinnesotaArmy Ranger Veteran
Jeremy Simon[23] 29Fairfield, ConnecticutReal Estate InvestorWeek 74[24]
Grant Ellis[25] 30Newark, New JerseyDay TraderWeek 65–6
Spencer Conley30Dallas, TexasPet Portrait Entrepreneur
Sam McKinney[26] [27] 27Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaContractor7
Dylan Buckor[28] 24Elk Grove, CaliforniaMedical StudentWeek 58
Austin Ott[29] 28Vista, CaliforniaSales Executive9 (quit)
John Mitchell[30] [31] 26Delray Beach, FloridaMedical StudentWeek 410–11
Thomas Nguyen[32] 31Tucker, GeorgiaRetirement Adviser
Samaun "Sam" Nejad[33] 25Carlsbad, CaliforniaEntrepreneur12
Hakeem Moulton[34] 29Schaumburg, IllinoisMedical Device SalesmanWeek 313–14
Tomas Azzano[35] 27Toronto, OntarioPhysiotherapist
Aaron Erb[36] 29Tulsa, OklahomaAerospace Engineer15 (quit)
Brian Autz[37] 33Northport, New YorkAesthetics ConsultantWeek 216–18[38]
Jahaan Ansari[39] 28Newbury Park, CaliforniaStartup Founder
Marvin Goodly28Orangeburg, South CarolinaLuxury Event Planner
Brendan Barnum30Vancouver, British ColumbiaReal Estate BrokerWeek 119–25[40]
Brett Harris[41] 28Manheim, PennsylvaniaHealth & Safety Manager
Caleb "Moze" Smith[42] 25Albany, New YorkAlgebra Teacher
Dakota Nobles[43] 27Paradise Valley, ArizonaSommelier
Kevin McDevitt35Durango, ColoradoFinancial Analyst
Matt Arnold[44] 27Louisville, KentuckyInsurance Executive
Ricky Marinez28Miami, FloridaPharmaceutical Representative

Future appearances

The Bachelor

Grant Ellis was announced as the lead for season 29 of The Bachelor immediately after his elimination aired.[25]

Call-out order

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BachelorsWeek
123456789
1MarcusSam M.GrantSpencerSam M.JonathonMarcusDevin
2MarvinDylanMarcusDevinMarcusGrantJeremyJonathon
3Sam N.Thomas N. DylanJeremyDevinSam M.Devin Marcus
4GrantSpencerAustinMarcusGrantDevinJonathonJeremy
5Sam M.GrantHakeemJohnJeremyMarcusGrant
Spencer
6Thomas N.MarcusSpencerJonathonJonathonJeremy
7BrendanTomas A.JeremyAustinSpencerSpencerSam M.
8DakotaJohnJonathonGrantDylanDylan
9KevinJeremyJohnSam M.AustinAustin
10SpencerDevinTomas A.Thomas N.John
Thomas N.
11BrianBrianSam M.Dylan
12MattAaronDevinSam N.Sam N.
13AustinJahaanSam N.Hakeem
Tomas A.
14RickyHakeemAaron
15Tomas A.JonathonThomas N.Aaron
16JonathonAustinBrian
Jahaan
Marvin
17AaronMarvin
18JeremySam N.
19DylanBrendan
Brett
Dakota
Kevin
Matt
Moze
Ricky
20John
21Brett
22Moze
23Jahaan
24Devin
25Hakeem

The contestant received the first impression rose

The contestant received a rose during a date

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was eliminated during a date

The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony

The contestant quit the competition

The contestant won the competition

Episodes

See also: List of The Bachelorette (American TV series) episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates Including ‘The Bachelorette’; Renews ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’, ‘Claim To Fame’ & ‘Press Your Luck’. Deadline Hollywood. Petski. Denise. May 3, 2024. May 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: NJ natives Jenn Tran and Grant Ellis are looking for love on 'The Bachelorette'. July 9, 2024. July 11, 2024. Wallace. Amanda. North Jersey Media Group.
  3. Web site: ‘The Bachelorette’: Jenn Tran Named First Asian Leading Lady for Season 21. March 25, 2024. March 26, 2024. Zee. Michaela. Variety.
  4. Web site: Jeremy Simon and Bachelorette Jenn Tran Talked About Having Jewish-Buddhist Kids. August 14, 2024. August 17, 2024. Frick. Evelyn. Hey Alma.
  5. Web site: The Bachelorette Just Shook Up Its Finale Schedule. August 20, 2024. August 21, 2024. Wehniainen. Grace. Bustle.
  6. Web site: Jenn Tran Reacts to Critics Saying She Was a Last-Minute Choice to Star on 'The Bachelorette'. June 26, 2024. June 27, 2024. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  7. Web site: One Of Jenn Tran's 'Bachelorette' Season 21 Men Is The Brother of A Former Contestant. June 10, 2024. June 27, 2024. Gallucci. Nicole. Decider.
  8. Web site: Towson grad among first look contestants for The Bachelorette. March 27, 2024. March 28, 2024. Hayward. Rushaad. WMAR-TV.
  9. Web site: Bachelorette Jenn Tran Says She Is 'Breaking the Mold' By Not Filming Her Season at Bachelor Mansion. March 29, 2024. March 29, 2024. Wenger. Stephanie. People.
  10. Web site: ‘The Bachelorette: Season 21,’ featuring Jenn Tran, films in Seattle. April 25, 2024. April 27, 2024. Owen. Rob. The Seattle Times.
  11. Web site: ‘The Bachelorette’ Starring Jenn Tran: Premiere Date, New Mansion and More Season 21 Details. May 3, 2024. May 4, 2024. Rizzo. Laura. Us Weekly.
  12. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: Sam M. does not 'keep the main thing the main thing'. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. July 22, 2024. July 23, 2024. July 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240723021414/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-episode-3-suitor-leaves-early-8680697. live.
  13. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: Crazy ex-boyfriend. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. July 29, 2024. July 30, 2024. July 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240730020626/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-episode-4-jenn-ambushed-ex-8685018. live.
  14. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: Spiraling in Seattle. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. August 12, 2024. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240813024122/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-episode-6-sam-m-spirals-8693590. live.
  15. Web site: Bachelorette Season 21 Cast: See Jenn Tran’s Potential Contestants. March 26, 2024. March 26, 2024. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.
  16. Web site: ‘The Bachelorette’ Cast Announcement: Meet Jenn Tran’s Suitors For Season 21. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024. Grobar. Matt. Deadline Hollywood.
  17. Web site: Who Is Matt Rossi? Everything to Know About Jenn Tran's Ex Who Crashed 'The Bachelorette'. July 29, 2024. July 31, 2024. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  18. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: Erasing her past. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. August 5, 2024. August 6, 2024. August 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240806022906/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-episode-5-8689656. live.
  19. Web site: ABC casts 3 men from Texas for new season of 'The Bachelorette'. March 27, 2024. March 28, 2024. Aguirre. Priscilla. MySA.
  20. Web site: Who Is Jenn Tran’s ‘Bachelorette’ Contestant Behind the Mask? 5 Things to Know About Jonathon. July 8, 2024. July 17, 2024. Stivale. Shelby. Us Weekly.
  21. Web site: Man with Minnesota ties to compete on 'The Bachelorette'. July 2, 2024. July 6, 2024. Ross. Jenna. Star Tribune.
  22. Web site: Meet the Raleigh military veteran on the new season of ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024. The Charlotte Observer.
  23. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' new season 21 cast includes Fairfield contestant. March 27, 2024. March 28, 2024. Weiss. Abby. CT Insider.
  24. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: Voyages home. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. August 19, 2024. August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240820022156/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-episode-7-hometown-dates-8697041. live.
  25. Web site: ‘The Bachelor’: Grant Ellis Named Season 29’s Leading Man After Exit From Jenn Tran’s Season. August 12, 2024. August 12, 2024. Hailu. Selome. Variety.
  26. Web site: Myrtle Beach local might fight for final rose on next season of 'The Bachelorette'. March 26, 2024. March 27, 2024. Rowles. Courtney. WPDE-TV.
  27. Web site: 'The Bachelorette': Everything to Know About Jenn Tran's First Impression Rose Winner Sam McKinney. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  28. Web site: Elk Grove man to compete on ‘The Bachelorette’ in July. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024. Muegge. Alex. KXTV.
  29. Web site: From the Baseball Diamond to 'The Bachelorette'. August 20, 2024. August 21, 2024. Jahraus. Rybeccah. California State University San Marcos.
  30. Web site: Who are the Florida men on 'The Bachelorette' this season?. June 4, 2024. June 4, 2024. Norman. Lianna. The Palm Beach Post.
  31. Web site: Former Florida Atlantic WR/TE John Mitchell Set To Appear on The Bachelorette. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024. Londergan. Joe. Sports Illustrated.
  32. Web site: 2014 NCAA Division II Runner-Up Thomas Nguyen To Be Contestant On The Bachelorette. June 3, 2024. June 4, 2024. Pelshaw. Anya. SwimSwam.
  33. Web site: Sam Nejad Was On Another Dating Show Before The Bachelorette. July 10, 2024. July 11, 2024. Wehniainen. Grace. Bustle.
  34. Web site: Meet The Illinois Man On The New Season Of "The Bachelorette". June 4, 2024. June 4, 2024. Stringer. Sarah. WBYT.
  35. Web site: The Bachelorette Season 21: Who Has Been Eliminated?. August 6, 2024. August 7, 2024. Falcone. Dana Rose. People.
  36. Web site: Tulsan appearing in upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette'. June 6, 2024. June 7, 2024. Tramel. Jimmie. Tulsa World.
  37. Web site: Long Island native Brian Autz to compete on next 'Bachelorette'. June 7, 2024. June 8, 2024. Newsday.
  38. Web site: The Bachelorette recap: A blow up Down Under. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. July 15, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240716034841/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-devin-clashes-other-guys-australia-8677415. live.
  39. Web site: 'Bachelorette' Contestant Jahaan Ansari Made Forbes' 30 Under 30 List. June 5, 2024. June 7, 2024. Roeloffs. Mary. Forbes.
  40. Web site: The Bachelorette season premiere recap: 25 Jenn-tlemen try to win her over. Entertainment Weekly. Kristen. Baldwin. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240709022459/https://ew.com/the-bachelorette-recap-season-21-premiere-jenn-meets-suitors-8674074. live.
  41. Web site: New 'Bachelorette' season may feature Manheim man in dating pool. March 26, 2024. March 26, 2024. Miller. Mickayla. LNP.
  42. Web site: Albany man, La Salle grad to appear on ‘The Bachelorette’. March 26, 2024. March 27, 2024. Gustafson Barlette. Kristi. Times Union.
  43. Web site: 'Bachelorette' contestants 2024: Arizona man is in the mix to be on Jenn's season. March 27, 2024. March 31, 2024. Kaur. Dina. The Arizona Republic.
  44. Web site: Louisvillian competing on 'The Bachelorette'. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024. WHAS-TV.

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