Meet the New Bachelorette! What We Know About Jenn Tran

Jenn Tran is the next Bachelorette.

It's not a Bachelor Nation finale without the reveal of the franchise's next star, and ABC broke barriers tonight.

At the end of Joey Graziadei’s After the Final Rose special, sixth-place finisher Jenn Tran was named as the next The Bachelorette.

"You're the first Asian American Bachelorette," host Jesse Palmer told her.

The exciting news came after tennis pro Joey, 28, got engaged to final pick Kelsey Anderson, 25, on the beach in Tulum, Mexico.

The last Bachelorette, Season 20’s Charity Lawson, introduced Jenn to an excited audience as someone who is "intelligent, fun and super kind."

"I hope she does find true love," Charity said in introducing Jenn to cheers.

The pick was somewhat of a surprise, though, as many had believed fourth place finisher Maria Georgas or Joey's runner-up Daisy Kent would pick up the torch.

But Jenn definitely stood out, whether she was surfing with Joey or stealing him away from the other women for an unexpected kiss!

Read on for more on Jenn and everything we know so far about The Bachelorette season 21!

Who is the new Bachelorette?

Jenn Tran is the new Bachelorette. Joey's sixth-place finisher is a Vietnamese American.

"It's going to take some getting used to," Jenn told Jesse on After the Final Rose. She added, "I'm overwhelmed. It's crazy. It feels so surreal to be sitting here."

How old is Jenn Tran?

Jenn was 25 when she filmed The Bachelor but has since turned 26. Her birthday is Nov. 24, 1997.

What does Jenn Tran do for a living?

Jenn Tran works as a physician assistant student. After she was announced as the next Bachelorette, she said to the live studio audience, "Just yesterday, I was in an emergency room in my scrubs working and here I am in stilettos and this little gown."

What is Jenn looking for in a man?

"I'm looking for someone who has a really big personality, you know?" she told Jesse.

"I want someone who has that kind of banter. I'm all about having fun, that cheeky banter. And I want someone who's going to be able to take it as much as they can dish it, and if we just spend the whole night really making fun of each other, that will be the most ideal night ever," Jenn said.

What's Jenn's ultimate goal on The Bachelorette?

"I hope I have a ring on this finger," she said, laughing. "I hope that I find my person, someone that I truly feel like is 100 percent my perfect match. Someone who I'm compatible with...I think I'll know when I find him."

How does Jenn feel about being the first Asian American Bachelorette?

"It's incredible. I feel so, so grateful and so honored to be the first Asian Bachelorette," she told Jesse. "Growing up, I always wanted to see Asian representation on TV and I feel like it was really sparse. Anytime Asians were in the media, it was to fill a supporting character role. To fulfill some sort of stereotype. And I always felt boxed in by that. I was like, I don't see myself onscreen, I don't see myself as a main character. And now, to be here, sitting in this position, I am going to lead my own love story...I can't help but think of how many people I'm inspiring."

How did Jenn sum up her Bachelor experience?

Jenn told Parade.com in an interview after "The Women Tell All" special that "I always just know what I deserve and I was really just true to myself the entire time."

Did Jenn experience online hate?

Jenn told Parade weeks before being named The Bachelorette that like fellow contestant Rachel Nance, "I have been getting a lot of racial hate [online] as well. The online world is just a nasty, nasty place. People can sit behind a computer screen and type whatever they want. I really hope we can bring more awareness and more kindness. I hope people continue to look within and ask themselves why they're saying such hateful things."

When will The Bachelorette Season 21 premiere?

The Bachelorette season 21 premieres in July 2024.

How to watch The Bachlorette Season 21

As usual, The Bachelorette will air on ABC and be available to stream the next day on Hulu. It will likely air on Monday nights, the franchise’s traditional night.

When does The Bachelorette start filming?

Spoiler expert Reality Steve claimed on his podcast that cameras would start rolling on Season 21 on Thursday, March 28—just three days after the finale aired.

What are The Bachelorette locations?

According to Reality Steve, this season could potentially be going to a lot of countries, but the locations are unclear. However, Jesse said Jenn's journey would begin in Los Angeles as usual.