‘The Bachelorette’: Who is Devin Strader? Is he with Jenn? 7+ facts

Jenn Tran got engaged to frontrunner Devin Strader in the Season 21 finale of The Bachelorette, but what followed was an emotional and complicated chapter in their relationship.

The season finale, which aired on September 3, began with 26-year-old Jenn reflecting on her connections with her final two men: Devin and Marcus Shoberg. Here’s a recap of what happened between Jenn and Devin, and whether they’re still together now.

What Happened in the ‘Bachelorette’ Finale?

The Final Two Suitors Meet Jenn’s Family

At the start of the finale, Jenn revealed she was in love with both Devin and Marcus and wanted to see how they interacted with her family in Hawaii before making her final decision. However, the meetings didn’t provide much clarity.

Jenn’s mother had reservations about Devin, feeling that Jenn needed more time, while her brother James worried that Devin fit Jenn’s pattern of pursuing emotionally unavailable men. Marcus’s interactions with Jenn’s family also raised concerns, with her mom and brother doubting his readiness for a serious commitment.

Jenn Breaks Up with Marcus

Jenn’s final dates with both men solidified her feelings. While her date with Devin ended positively, her time with Marcus was tense. Though Marcus told Jenn he loved her, their connection remained shaky, and he admitted he couldn’t meet her expectations. Feeling unresolved, Jenn ended things with Marcus, determined to break her pattern of chasing emotionally unavailable partners.

Jenn Proposes to Devin

Left with one suitor, Jenn still had doubts about her next move. But Devin was confident, looking forward to proposing. In a bold twist, Jenn decided to flip the script: she would be the one to propose to Devin, wanting to show him she was committed to fighting for their relationship every day.

However, during the “After the Final Rose” live show, host Jesse Palmer revealed that the proposal would only be shown after Jenn explained what happened next.

What Happened Between Devin and Jenn?

Jenn, holding back tears, revealed the challenges that followed their engagement. Although their proposal in Hawaii was the happiest moment of her life, things quickly changed once they returned to the real world. Devin became distant, and after two months, he ended the engagement over the phone, saying he no longer loved her and regretted proposing.

Jenn tried to salvage their relationship, suggesting they continue dating without the pressure of an engagement, but Devin was emotionally checked out. They last spoke in July, and Devin remained avoidant until their reunion on the live show.

Jenn confronted Devin about his actions, including following Maria Georgas, a former “Bachelorette” contender, on Instagram. Devin acknowledged his mistakes and admitted that he had suppressed his doubts from the start, ultimately failing Jenn.

Jenn expressed her frustration, feeling blindsided by Devin’s delayed honesty and his apparent indifference to her efforts to fight for their relationship. Devin conceded that he had failed her and fell short of her expectations.

The Finale Ends with a Bittersweet Proposal

The episode concluded with Jenn and Devin’s proposal playing on screen, showcasing a happier time when Jenn was determined to build a future with Devin. However, the once joyful moment stood in stark contrast to their present reality. Jenn acknowledged that she didn’t regret proposing to Devin back then, but that the man she fell in love with no longer existed.

Jenn had the last word, asserting her confidence that someone better suited would come along, and left Devin with a powerful message: “I hope you learn the weight of your words matter.”

Despite the heartbreak, Jenn emerged stronger, showing viewers the strength of a woman who knows her worth.