Jenn Tran, a contestant on Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) Season 33, is indeed perceived to be receiving sympathy votes following her recent emotional heartbreak. She joined the show shortly after her breakup with fiancé Devin Strader, which she revealed during the finale of The Bachelorette. This dramatic context has led to speculation that her personal story could influence viewer voting patterns in her favor.
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During her debut performance, Jenn danced the Cha Cha to Miley Cyrus's "Flowers," a song that resonates with her recent experiences of heartbreak. Her emotional state has been highlighted throughout the show's promotions, and she herself expressed feelings of deep sorrow related to her breakup, stating, "I truthfully felt like my heart was getting ripped out of my chest".
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Despite this emotional backdrop, Jenn's performance received mixed reviews from the judges, scoring a total of 19 out of 30. While she managed to secure the sixth spot on the judges' leaderboard, she will still need significant viewer support to advance in the competition.
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Additionally, Jenn's former Bachelorette suitor Jonathon Johnson was present in the audience to support Jenn, further adding to the narrative surrounding her participation in DWTS and possibly enhancing her appeal to viewers looking for an underdog story.
