The Bachelorette season 21 winner Devin Strader is drawing comparisons to scorned The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner. The Bachelorette lead Jenn Tran, 26, proposed to Devin, 28, during the finale episode in Hawaii. However, viewers were shocked to learn that their romance soon turned cold, with Devin quickly calling off the engagement. Jenn was left heartbroken, and Devin was blamed for robbing Jenn of her fairytale ending.
Gerry received the wrath of The Golden Bachelor viewers when he announced his divorce from Theresa Nist in April, just three months after their extravagant televised wedding. In their statement announcing their divorce, Gerry and Theresa cited obligations to their families and the inability to adapt their lives to each other. Gerry and Theresa never even shared a home or lived as a married couple. Like The Bachelorette season 21's Devin, Gerry’s romance took a nosedive, and he has been criticized for breaking Theresa’s heart.
Gerry Seemed More Genuine In Looking For Love Than Devin
Devin Was Focused On Winning Rather Than Love
He struggled with the weight of eliminating women and leaving them disappointed.
Gerry took the responsibility of his role as The Golden Bachelor seriously. He struggled with the weight of eliminating women and leaving them disappointed. Gerry pronounced his love for multiple women during the show, allowing himself to connect with several contestants as he searched for the right match. Despite his failed marriage, Gerry’s search for love seemed genuine.
In contrast, Devin was very possessive of Jenn. He claimed to love her, but he hated knowing other men were also falling in love with her. This made it seem that Devin cared less about Jenn and more about beating his competition.Devin admitted he had doubts about his feelings for Jenn while filming but pushed them aside. It was unfair of him to lead Jenn on when his heart was not in it. It’s possible Devin’s overzealous act was an attempt to cover up his hesitation.
Devin Didn't Give His Engagement A Fair Shot But Gerry Did
Devin Refused To Work On His Relationship
Jenn revealed that her engagement to Devin turned south immediately after their trip to Hawaii. Devin grew distant and “had one foot out the door.” He then abruptly called off the engagement during a phone call with Jenn. Although Jenn suggested slowing down and focusing on dating, Devin didn’t want to put any work into the relationship. He ended the entire relationship without giving Jenn a chance.
Gerry has received plenty of criticism for the way he handled his relationship with Theresa, but he at least tried to make it work. He followed through with their engagement and gave their marriage a chance before calling it off. While Gerry’s timeline still seems hasty, he allowed Theresa to work on their relationship, which is something Devin can’t say.
Gerry Didn't Lovebomb Theresa Throughout The Golden Bachelor
Devin’s Strong Pursuit Of Jenn Made Their Breakup Even More Painful
Devin came on strong during the competition and often love-bombed Jenn.
Gerry was much more reserved in his pursuit of Theresa than Devin was with Jenn. Perhaps this was due to Gerry’s maturity, but it may also be a sign of Devin’s careless attitude toward Jenn. Devin came on strong during the competition and often love-bombed Jenn. He even had his run club surround Jenn for a “love run” during their hometown date in Houston, complete with personalized shirts bearing the couple’s photo. He was not shy about stealing Jenn from other contestants, resulting in Devin being labeled a villain.
Devin’s love bombing made his eventual actions towards Jenn even more hurtful. Throughout the season, he had been vulnerable with Jenn, opening up about his family’s tumultuous past and his fear of continuing the pattern. While this created a strong bond between him and Jenn, it also put pressure on their romance on The Bachelorette. Devin placed a burden on Jenn to cater to his emotions and not leave him disappointed, which is ultimately what he did to Jenn.
