Jenn Tran publicly criticized her ex-fiance, Devin Strader, after he ended their engagement over the phone one day after proposing. During the After the Final Rose special following the Season 21 finale of “The Bachelorette,” Tran expressed her shock at Strader’s behavior after the breakup. She specifically called him out for immediately following other women on Instagram, including Maria Georgas, and felt that his actions disrespected their relationship and invalidated their romance.
In response to Tran’s accusations, Strader admitted that he had failed her and that everything he felt for her was genuine. Although he did not directly address Tran’s comments regarding his social media behavior, he did defend his right to move on and live his life after their relationship ended. Tran also brought up Strader going clubbing with their co-star Jeremy Simon after they broke up, to which Strader admitted he had doubts about their relationship and eventually came clean about them.
Tran also criticized Strader for proposing to her with an oval-cut diamond ring during the finale when he was not truly ready to fight for their love. Strader acknowledged that he had fallen short in that aspect and regretted not being fully prepared to take their relationship to the next level. Bachelor Nation members, including Ashley Iaconetti, had previously expressed doubt regarding Tran’s happiness in her engagement and predicted that she may not end up with anyone in the long run.
The public fallout between Tran and Strader began after he abruptly ended their engagement over a 15-minute phone call and allegedly “ghosted” her. Tran was especially hurt by Strader’s behavior immediately after the breakup, such as following other women on social media, which she perceived as disrespectful to their time together. Despite the challenges they faced in their relationship, Strader maintained that his feelings for Tran were genuine, even though their engagement did not work out in the end.
“The Bachelorette” Season 21 has been a topic of conversation among fans, with many expressing surprise and disappointment at the way Tran and Strader’s relationship played out. Whether or not Tran will end up in a successful relationship following her time on the show remains uncertain, with some speculating that her connection with Strader may not have been strong enough to withstand the pressures of reality TV. Ultimately, Tran’s public criticism of Strader has shed light on the challenges that can arise from finding love in the spotlight.
