The recent finale of The Bachelorette has stirred significant controversy surrounding the breakup of Jenn Tran and Devin Strader, with Devin facing backlash and being labeled a "con artist" by some viewers and commentators.
Marcus posts his goodbye message to the show and nothing about Jenn pic.twitter.com/xPnK4TNMgm
— zacharyreality (@zacharyreality) September 5, 2024
Breakup Details
During the live finale, Jenn revealed that Devin ended their engagement just two months after proposing, doing so over a brief phone call. She expressed feelings of confusion and heartbreak, stating that Devin had claimed he no longer loved her and regretted getting engaged shortly after their time in Hawaii, which she described as the happiest day of her life. Jenn also noted that Devin had been increasingly distant after their engagement, leading her to feel that he was pulling away from their plans for a future together.
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Devin's Defense
In response to the fallout, Devin attempted to clarify his side of the story during the After the Final Rose segment. He acknowledged that he had doubts about their relationship after leaving the show but admitted to suppressing these feelings for too long. He expressed regret for not communicating his concerns earlier, stating that he felt he was contributing to Jenn's decline and that she deserved better. However, he faced criticism for his actions following the breakup, particularly for following other women on social media, which Jenn found disrespectful.
Devin sharing these texts and deleting them prove nothing. No dates & cropped. And wrong to expose these. He should’ve said what he had to say on AFR while we were all watching. #thebachelorette #damagecontrol pic.twitter.com/BWyrnyMTBN
— zacharyreality (@zacharyreality) September 4, 2024
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Public Reaction
The public's reaction has been largely negative towards Devin. Reality Steve, a well-known commentator on the franchise, described Devin's actions as deceitful, asserting that he "conned" Jenn. Fans have echoed these sentiments, criticizing both Devin's lack of accountability and the show's decision to air Jenn's emotional proposal moment during the finale, which many found insensitive. Devin's attempts to share private text messages in his defense were also met with skepticism, as viewers noted that he selectively cropped the messages, leading to accusations of manipulating the narrative.
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