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Bachelorette Jenn Tran has whittled down her suitors to the final three. In episode seven will she continue to challenge the hetero-normative premise of the show, offering roses to a person of color and a queer-identifying lover and thus, subverting the expected narrative?

Published August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm by Saman Shafiq

It’s been a wild few weeks of ‘The Bachelorette,’ and with only three roses left, will Jenn Tran make the right choice?

As Season 21 heads into hometowns week, the riveting journey of finding love on "The Bachelorette" has reached its apex, with Jenn Tran, the first Asian American "Bachelorette" lead in 22 years, narrowing down her choices to the final four men. The pressure is on, and the stakes have never been higher as Jenn travels across the country, meeting the families of her potential partners.

"The stakes are higher than ever as Jenn travels across the country to meet the families of her remaining men. With only three roses left to hand out, this will be her most difficult decision so far — but will she make the right one?" – ABC

Who are the final four men vying for Jenn’s heart?

Devin, 28, Freight Company Owner from Houston
Jeremy, 29, Real Estate Investor from New York
Jonathon, 27, Creative Director from Los Angeles
Marcus, 31, Army Ranger Veteran from Raleigh, North Carolina

Who is Jenn Tran?

Jenn Tran, a "Bachelor" alumna, has made history as the first Asian American "Bachelorette" lead since the show's inception. The 26-year-old Vietnamese-American, currently residing in Miami, is a sweet and compassionate woman with a bilingual background. In an interview with USA TODAY, Tran opened up about the pressure she felt as the first Asian American "Bachelorette," calling it a "historic moment" and a step towards long-awaited change.

"I experienced a lot of pressure... It's a moment that a lot of people have been waiting for. And it means a lot because we're working towards change." – Jenn Tran, USA TODAY

Tran, who is training to be a physician's assistant, also shared her relatable struggle with imposter syndrome, noting that playing the leading role didn't come naturally to her. However, she has embraced her unique journey, realizing that being herself is what makes her the perfect "Bachelorette."

“The perfect bachelorette is just who you are to your core and being yourself." – Jenn Tran, USA TODAY

When is Episode 7 airing, and how can you watch it?

Date: Monday, Aug. 19
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC (live broadcast)
Streaming: Hulu (available the next day)

Previous seasons of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" are also available to stream on Hulu.

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Will Jenn find her happily ever after?

As we gear up for an emotional and intimate hometowns week, be sure to tune in to ABC or stream on Hulu to find out which three men will receive a rose and continue their journey towards finding love with the courageous and groundbreaking Jenn Tran.

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