The Bachelorette season 21 recently came to its dramatic conclusion, and Jenn Tran shouldn't have proposed to Devin Strader. Her decision to propose to him instead of letting him propose to her is what likely destroyed the relationship by flipping Jenn and Devin's dynamic on its head. 26-year-old Jenn made her television debut last year during The Bachelor season 28. The physician's assistant was one of 32 women vying for Joey Graziadei's heart, but she was sent home before hometown dates.
Though Jenn didn't win Joey's final Rose, she was cast in The Bachelorette season 21 as the lead and dated 25 eligible bachelors. After a season of Jenn being swept off her feet, Jenn sent everyone home except for 28-year-old freight company owner Devin. Deven had a ring all picked out for Jenn and was ready to propose to her, but she turned the tables and proposed to him instead. Though Jenn felt empowered by the choice, flipping the relationship dynamic is probably what led to Devin pulling away.
What Happened Between Jenn & Devin?
He Seemed So Sure
From the moment Devin stepped out of the limousine on night one of The Bachelorette season 21, he was laser-focused on Jenn. He did everything in his power to get Jenn's attention, even interrupting her time with other men. Though his aggressive tactics made all the other men hate him, it got the job done, and he was the last man standing.
In the end, Jenn whittled it down to Devin and 31-year-old Marcus Shoberg, but, unlike Devin, Mark wasn't as sure of his feelings, so Jenn sent him home.
Devin Liked Being The Pursuer
He Enjoyed The Hunt
Devin pursued Jenn hard, and she fielded his pursuit, which was a dynamic that worked well for them. He liked chasing, and she liked being chased. Part of Jenn's backstory was that she always picked men who weren't that into her, yet here she was, picking a man who almost desperately wanted her. Fans were surprised when, during The Bachelor season 21 finale, Jenn revealed that Devin had pulled away after the proposal.
Though there was some speculation that Devin had misled her, the truth is that Jenn turned him off by becoming the pursuer.
Producers Let Jenn Down
They Should Have Never Let Her Propose
Assuming that the proposal was Jenn's idea, the producers of The Bachelor season 21 should have known better. They simply shouldn't have let her do it because they should have known Devin wouldn't like it. They may have been hungry for another first for The Bachelor, but a successful relationship would have been better for the brand in the long run.
