Bachelor alum Ashley Iaconetti does not think that Bachelorette star Jenn Tran will end up with anyone at the end of Season 21. Despite doubts about Tran finding her “ideal match” among the remaining men, Iaconetti believes there are contestants the physician assistant student “would like to date” but not marry. Iaconetti, who recently caught up on the show and avoided spoilers, believes Tran had a strong physical attraction to eliminated contestant Sam McKinney. She is unsure, however, of who Tran has the most emotional attraction to.
Kelly Ripa’s questioning of Tran’s motives for going on The Bachelorette did not sit well with Iaconetti, who has been a supporter of Tran. Iaconetti criticized Ripa for her skepticism of The Bachelor franchise and its process whenever show leads are guests on her show. Despite the criticism, Iaconetti continues to follow Tran’s journey on the show and remains interested in seeing how her story unfolds. Iaconetti has also been bonding with her newborn son Hayden Cruise, partnering with Grubhub to offer deals to new moms, and balancing motherhood with her busy life.
Iaconetti’s love story with her husband, Jared Haibon, began during Season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2015. Although they initially did not end up together, they returned for Season 3 where they briefly explored other relationships. It wasn’t until May 2018 that Haibon and Iaconetti decided to give their relationship a chance. Two months later, they got engaged in Mexico and got married in August 2019. The couple recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary by sharing footage from their wedding on social media.
Throughout Tran’s season of The Bachelorette, Iaconetti has been monitoring the dynamics and connections between Tran and the contestants. While she sees a strong physical attraction between Tran and Sam McKinney, she believes there is another contestant with whom Tran shares a deep emotional connection. Iaconetti’s gut instinct tells her that Tran will not end up with anyone at the end of the season, but she remains open to the possibility of surprises. Keeping up with Tran’s journey has been a source of entertainment and intrigue for Iaconetti as she navigates life as a mom of two and a busy influencer.
Iaconetti’s defense of Tran against criticism from Kelly Ripa highlights her loyalty and support for the Bachelorette star. Despite differing opinions from various public figures, Iaconetti remains committed to her belief in the process and journey of finding love on reality television. Her personal experience of finding and building a relationship with Haibon on Bachelor in Paradise adds a layer of understanding and empathy to her views on Tran’s quest for love. As she continues to balance motherhood and work, Iaconetti’s connection to The Bachelor franchise remains strong, and she is eager to see how Tran’s story unfolds in the coming weeks.
