The 25-year-old physician’s assistant student is the franchise’s first-ever Asian lead.
It’s Jenn Trann, the 25-year-old physician’s assistant student from Miami, Florida.
In addition to being a surprise pick, Jenn is also the first-ever Asian star of aBachelorfranchise.
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HostJesse Palmerand former BacheloretteCharity Lawsonmade the announcement during the liveAfter the Final Rosespecial on Monday night.
“I’m overwhelmed, it’s crazy,” Tran said.
“It feels so surreal to be sitting here.”
“Growing up, I always wanted to see Asian representation on TV,” she explained.
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Jenn was a consistently pleasant presence on Joey’s season ofThe Bachelor.
She arrived ina go-kart on premiere night, andwent surfing with the Bachelorduring their one-on-one date in week three.
Despite his “connection” with Jenn, Joeyultimately sent her packingthe week before hometown dates.
“She’s never really seen me as, like, a full adult,” she explained.
“She’s the woman I want to be when I grow up,” said Jenn.
“She honestly just means everything to me.
