Jenn Tran to Lead Season 21 as First Asian Bachelorette

During the live "After the Final Rose" special, Jenn Tran was announced as the new Bachelorette for the upcoming season of the ABC reality series. Tran, a 25-year-old physician's assistant student from Miami, Florida, made history as the first Asian American woman to lead the show. Her casting comes after she was eliminated ahead of the hometown dates on Joey Graziadei's season of "The Bachelor."

Tran's selection was unexpected by many fans, who speculated other candidates such as Daisy Kent or Maria Georgas might be chosen. Kent had gained attention for her personal story, including her experience with a cochlear implant, but during the live show, she stated she was not ready to become the next Bachelorette. Tran, on the other hand, has expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and her desire to find a reliable and thoughtful partner.

The new season of "The Bachelorette" will provide Tran with another chance to find love. She has previously opened up about her estranged relationship with her father and her pride in her cultural background. As the first Asian American lead, her role is seen as a step forward for representation in the franchise. Tran is also known for her dedication to helping others and her love for reading, paddleboarding, and traveling. The upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" is expected to continue the franchise's narrative of love stories, with the show set to air on ABC and Hulu later this year.