The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 21
| The Bachelorette | |
|---|---|
| Season 21 | |
 Promotional poster | |
| Starring | Jenn Tran |
| Presented by | Jesse Palmer |
| No. of contestants | 25 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | March 28 – May 16, 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
The twenty-first season of The Bachelorette is set to premiere on July 8, 2024.[1] This season features 26-year-old Jennifer "Jenn" Tran, a physician assistant student from Hillsdale, New Jersey.[2]
Tran finished in fifth place on the 28th season of The Bachelor featuring Joey Graziadei. She is the first Asian-American in the lead role in the history of the Bachelor franchise.[3]
Production[edit]
Casting and contestants[edit]
On March 25, 2024, Tran was announced as the Bachelorette by previous lead Charity Lawson during the After the Final Rose special of the 28th season of The Bachelor.[2] The role was initially offered to season 28 contestants Daisy Kent and Maria Georgas, but they declined.[4][5]
Notable contestants include Aaron Erb, who is the twin brother of season 16 and Bachelor in Paradise 7 contestant Noah Erb, and Caleb "Moze" Smith, who played for the Iowa Barnstormers in the Indoor Football League.[6][7]
Filming and development[edit]
Filming began on March 28, 2024, at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California. This was previously the filming location for The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, making this is the first season since season 18 that did not start at the traditional Bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills, California.[8] In April 2024, filming was reported at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington.[9]
This season also includes visits to Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, with filming concluding in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in mid-May.[10]
Contestants[edit]
28 potential contestants were revealed on March 26, 2024.[11]
The final cast of 25 men was announced on June 3, 2024.[12]
| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Erb[6] | 29 | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Aerospace Engineer | Participating | ||
| Austin Ott[13] | 28 | Vista, California | Sales Executive | |||
| Brendan Barnum[13] | 30 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Real Estate Broker | |||
| Brett Harris[14] | 28 | Manheim, Pennsylvania | Health & Safety Manager | |||
| Brian Autz[15] | 33 | Northport, New York | Aesthetics Consultant | |||
| Caleb "Moze" Smith[7][16] | 25 | Albany, New York | Algebra Teacher | |||
| Dakota Nobles[17] | 27 | Paradise Valley, Arizona | Sommelier | |||
| Devin Strader[18] | 28 | Rosenberg, Texas | Freight Company Owner | |||
| Dylan Buckor[19] | 24 | Elk Grove, California | Medical Student | |||
| Grant Ellis[13] | 30 | Newark, New Jersey | Day Trader | |||
| Hakeem Moulton[20] | 29 | Schaumburg, Illinois | Medical Device Salesman | |||
| Jahaan Ansari[13] | 28 | Newbury Park, California | Startup Founder | |||
| Jeremy Simon[21] | 29 | Fairfield, Connecticut | Real Estate Investor | |||
| John Mitchell[15] | 26 | Delray Beach, Florida | Medical Student | |||
| Jonathon Johnson[13] | 27 | Kansas City, Missouri | Creative Director | |||
| Kevin McDevitt[13] | 35 | Durango, Colorado | Financial Analyst | |||
| Marcus Shoberg[22] | 31 | Cloquet, Minnesota | Army Ranger Veteran | |||
| Marvin Goodly[13] | 28 | Orangeburg, South Carolina | Luxury Event Planner | |||
| Matt Arnold[13] | 27 | Louisville, Kentucky | Insurance Executive | |||
| Ricky Marinez[15] | 28 | Miami, Florida | Pharmaceutical Representative | |||
| Sam McKinney[23] | 27 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Contractor | |||
| Samaun "Sam" Nejad[13] | 25 | Carlsbad, California | Entrepreneur | |||
| Spencer Conley[18] | 30 | Dallas, Texas | Pet Portrait Entrepreneur | |||
| Thomas Nguyen[24] | 31 | Tucker, Georgia | Retirement Adviser | |||
| Tomas Azzano[13] | 27 | Toronto, Ontario | Physiotherapist | |||
Call-out order[edit]
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- The contestant received the first impression rose
- The contestant received a rose during a date
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was eliminated during a date
- The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony
- The contestant quit the competition
- The contestant won the competition
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date [25] | Prod. code [25] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18–49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 1 | "Week 1: Season Premiere" | July 8, 2024 | 2101 | TBD | TBA |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
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