Bachelorette Jenn Tran, during an interview with Kelly Ripa, inquired about Ripa’s personal life, specifically how she met her husband, Mark Consuelos, drawing a parallel to her own experience on television. Ripa dismissed the comparison, emphasizing the professional nature of her relationship with Consuelos, contrasting it with the reality TV romance scenario of “The Bachelorette.”
Bachelorette Jenn Tran flipped the script by posing personal questions to Kelly Ripa during an interview, leading to a discussion on their respective love stories and the unique nature of finding love on television.
Jenn Tran, the latest Bachelorette, flipped the script in a recent interview. She got personal with Kelly Ripa, asking where Ripa met her husband. It happened on a Monday episode of Live With Kelly and Mark. Tran, curious and bold, inquired, "Where did you meet your husband?"
Ripa shared she met Mark Consuelos on the job, while filming All My Children. Tran hinted at a similarity to her own TV love quest. "On TV, no?" she asked. But Ripa was quick to differentiate their experiences. "Those are not the same. We were both professional," Ripa clarified. She married Mark Consuelos, not his character Mateo Santos.
After her stint on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor, Tran was chosen as the next Bachelorette. She expressed gratitude and honor at being the first Asian Bachelorette. This was a big deal, announced during the season 28 Bachelor finale.
Ripa and Consuelos have been married since 1996. They once revealed on Live that they kept their marriage secret from their soap opera colleagues. Wendy Williams spilled the beans on her radio show. "We didn’t want it to be perceived that somehow we couldn’t work together," Ripa explained.
The conversation between Ripa and Tran took a slightly awkward turn. Ripa questioned Tran’s decision to find love on The Bachelorette. However, according to Entertainment Weekly, the interview was well-received by both. They were just ribbing each other.
Ripa couldn’t help but compliment Tran. "You’re drop-dead gorgeous," she said, puzzled why Tran would need The Bachelorette to find love. Tran, previously a contestant on The Bachelor, felt honored to be the first Asian American lead on The Bachelorette. She aimed to tell her story authentically, despite knowing she couldn’t please everyone.
Tran understood the skepticism around the show. Initially, her mom wanted no part in it. "You’re going to have to hire an actor to pose as your mom because I’m not going on TV," her mom joked. Eventually, her mom warmed up to the idea, excited for Tran to represent as the first Asian Bachelorette.
Fans will meet Tran’s family this season. Her mom’s initial reluctance turned into support, understanding the importance of representation. Us Weekly reached out to ABC for comment. The Bachelorette is set to premiere on ABC, promising another season of love and drama.
