Jenn Tran, the star of season 21 of “The Bachelorette,” emphasized her intention to approach finding love her way, which led to her kissing only one contestant, Sam M., during the premiere. She awarded Sam M. the first impression rose after a meaningful and comfortable interaction, demonstrating her selective and thoughtful approach to forming relationships on the show.
Jenn Tran, the star of season 21 of “The Bachelorette,” emphasizes the significance of her first kiss and awards the first impression rose to Sam M., highlighting her intention to pursue love on her terms and her satisfaction with the season’s progression.
Jenn Tran is on a mission. She’s determined to find The One, but on her own terms.
During the July 8 premiere of The Bachelorette, viewers saw her kiss just one guy. That guy? 27-year-old Sam M.
Jenn had a plan. She wasn’t against kissing, per se. She knew how the show worked, how past participants navigated their journeys. To her, a first kiss is monumental. It’s about comfort, a sign that a relationship has potential. "I wasn’t going to kiss everybody," she admitted to Us Weekly before the show aired.
Sam M. wasn’t just any contestant. Their kiss? Feral, lengthy. And he snagged the first impression rose.
Choosing Sam for the first impression rose was a no-brainer for Jenn. Their conversation flowed effortlessly. "It was easy to give him that rose," she said, feeling a strong potential between them.
Sam, a general contractor from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, reminded some viewers of Tyler Cameron. At least, that’s what his intro package suggested.
First impression roses on The Bachelorette often hint at strong contenders. History shows these recipients tend to go far, though not all find lasting love.
Sam’s limo exit was memorable. He envisioned a future with Jenn, joking about her love for shots. "With two shots in my head, do you know what time it is? It’s shot o’clock," he quipped.
Jenn acknowledges her past struggles in love. She’s had her share of missed red flags, attributing it to her upbringing and lack of role models. "I definitely dated men who weren’t good for me," she confessed. Yet, those experiences taught her valuable lessons about what she truly needs in a relationship.
As the season unfolds, Jenn remains optimistic. She’s explored various connections, keeping an open heart throughout the journey. "I’m very happy about [it]," she concluded, reflecting on the season’s outcome.
The Bachelorette airs on ABC, Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. It’s a journey of love, laughter, and sometimes, a little heartache. But for Jenn, it’s all part of finding The One.
