Summary
The Bacheloretteseason 21 was meant to be a celebration of Jenn Tran’s journey to find love, but after producers set her up to fail at every turn,they should be apologizing to their first Asian American lead. After appearing onThe Bachelorseason 28 with Joey Graziadei, Jenn was one of the few standouts whoBachelorNation was hopeful would be considered for the role ofBachelorette.Though there aren’t usual standards about who can and can’t become the lead of the next season,Jenn fits whatBachelorNation looks foras a smart, funny woman looking for love.
As the first Asian AmericanBachelorette,Jenn’s season was expected to be a milestone event for the series. Putting a woman of Asian heritage in the driver’s seat meant thatThe Bacheloretteseason 21had some expectations, but viewers were confident that the series could successfully ensure that Jenn’s journey was the right fit for her. Hopeful to see more discussion surrounding Jenn’s culture, family history, and expectations from her relationship,BachelorNation was ready when the season finally came around. Unfortunately, aside from some precursory conversations about Jenn’s background,things haven’t lived up to the low expectation, failing formidably.
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Jenn Wasn’t The First Choice For The Bachelorette
She Took The Role After It Was Given Up
AlthoughJenn was one of the front-runnersforThe Bacheloretteprior to the decision being made about the role, many were convinced that it would go to Joey’s runner-up, Daisy Kent, or Maria Georgas, who was eliminated during Joey’s hometown dates. Jenn, who had been eliminated the week directly before hometowns, was a great choice, but many felt that Maria or Daisy exuded more of the typicalBachelorettevibe. When Jenn was announced as the lead, many were shocked. Eventually,BachelorNation went on to discover that Maria had actually been offered the role first, but had shockingly rejected it.
Jenn’s Season Has Been Negatively Received
People Aren’t Interested In The Journey
Though she wasn’t the first choice,BachelorNation got behind Jenn to rally for supportduring her time asThe Bachelorette.Unfortunately, things haven’t been going well on Jenn’s season ofThe Bachelorettefrom an entertainment standpoint. Jenn herself has been doing a great job as the lead of the season, but the cast of men who have been fighting for her affection is hurting the series as a whole. While some of the men are genuinely looking to connect with Jenn,others like villain Sam McKinneyjoined the season for the wrong reasons, hopeful for fame or other connections.
The Bachelorette Set Jenn Up To Fail
They Didn’t Set Her Up With The Right Tools
Jenn’s season was meant to be monumental, giving the lead to a woman who could inspire others and tap into a different background for futureBachelorandBachelorettecasting. By sharing her story with the world, Jenn was hopeful to bringThe Bacheloretteinto a new era, butrather than giving her the tools to create a love story that would be captivating for viewers,Jenn was set up to fail. With a cast of men who lack appropriate diversity, a lack of introspection into why Jenn’s heritage is important, and an influx of villains,The Bachelorettehas failed Jenn.
The Bachelorette
Cast
The Bacheloretteis a spinoff show of 2002’sThe Bachelor. First premiering in 2003,The Bachelorettefollows a woman who dates several men to attempt to find her one true love, eliminating one man each week. Mike Fleiss’ series has endured the test of time by lasting over 200 episodes and becoming one of ABC’s most popular reality TV shows.
