Jenn Tran believed she had found her happily ever after, but her dreams were shattered by a broken engagement. Fans have since shared their opinions, many feeling she chose the wrong partner.
The 26-year-old “Bachelorette” star was devastated when the man she thought was her true love, Devin Strader, let her down. Tran’s decision to propose to Strader during the show’s finale in Hawaii surprised many, who felt she was better suited for another contestant she didn’t choose.
The proposal scene was picture-perfect. Tran, dressed in a stunning white lace gown, took the bold step of proposing to Strader, expressing her commitment to “choosing herself in this journey.” However, things took a turn for the worse after they left Hawaii.
Tran shared that the time following their engagement was challenging. She reflected on how their time in Hawaii had been the happiest day of her life, believing she had found her lifelong partner. But once they returned home, things began to unravel.
Strader started distancing himself, and the promises he made about building a future together began to feel hollow. Tran revealed that he wasn’t as attentive as before, and his efforts to make their relationship work became inconsistent.
The situation reached a breaking point when, the night before a planned counseling session in August, Strader ended their engagement during a brief 15-minute phone call. Tran was left reeling from his sudden change of heart, as he confessed he no longer loved her and felt disconnected since the proposal.
Their final encounter occurred during the “After the Final Rose” episode, where Tran confronted Strader about the heartbreak he caused. She questioned why he chose to end their engagement over the phone and challenged him about his recent Instagram activity, where he had begun following a former “Bachelor” contestant, Maria Georgas.
Tran expressed how this action invalidated their entire relationship, making her feel as though everything they had shared was meaningless. Strader had little to say in response, only acknowledging that he was “regretfully late” in revealing his true feelings.
Determined not to be dismissed, Tran accused Strader of never fully committing to their relationship. She shared how ready she had been to start a family with him and build a life together, but Strader’s actions showed he was never truly invested.
In the wake of this emotional confrontation, fans of the show have taken to social media to express their support for Tran and criticize Strader. One viewer remarked on the cruelty of making Tran watch her proposal while sitting next to Strader in front of a live audience. Others voiced their belief that Tran should have chosen another contestant, Jonathon Johnson, who they felt would have been a better match.
Jonathon Johnson, who was also a finalist on the show, looked back on his experience with Tran with a sense of closure. He acknowledged that while their relationship was strong, it may not have been true love. Johnson expressed no ill will and stated that watching the episode back gave him the closure he needed.
Reflecting on his time with Tran, Johnson observed that while they were attracted to each other, they might have been better off as friends. He noted that her relationships with the other two finalists, Marcus Shoberg and Devin Strader, seemed more solid, which helped him come to terms with the outcome.