The historic Season 21 of “The Bachelorette” with Jenn Tran as the franchise’s first Asian American lead is fast approaching.
Jenn, who was a contestant on Joey Graziadei’s Season 28 of “The Bachelor,” says she's ready to find her soulmate. While her journey will begin on Monday, July 8, at 8 p.m. ET, fans of the series have been awaiting news about her season since she was announced as the lead in March.
The Miami native, who is studying to be a physician assistant, became a fan-favorite as she opened up to Joey about her Vietnamese family. She connected with viewers who don’t often see themselves represented on television. A few fans previously spoke to TODAY.com about their hopes for the season and what it means to them to see Jenn’s love story unfold on television.
With her premiere about a month away, Bachelor Nation is learning more about Season 21, including the 25 men vying for Jenn’s heart.
On June 3, the franchise released the photos and bios of the contestants that Jenn will meet on night one at the show’s brand new mansion in Santa Susana, California. As Us Weekly reported in March, Tran is also making history as the first lead to kick off her season at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch.
So who could possibly be the love of her life? Get to know the 25 contestants, below.
Aaron
Age: 29
Job: Aerospace engineer
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Aaron already has a connection in Bachelor Nation: his twin brother, Noah Erb, was a contestant on Season 16 of “The Bachelorette” and later found love with Abigail Heringer in Season Seven of “Bachelor in Paradise.” But that’s not his only sibling—Aaron comes from a family of 11 kids.
Austin
Age: 28
Job: Sales executive
Hometown: San Diego, California
Austin will be rocking a mullet on this season of “The Bachelorette,” but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be taken seriously. “Everything that I do is for my future. I can’t wait to give my future wife and kids the life they deserve,” he said in his cast bio.
Brendan
Age: 30
Job: Real estate broker
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Brendan has been in a series of long-term relationships and is finally ready to find his true love. He also isn’t afraid to take risks and enjoys skydiving.
Brett
Age: 28
Job: Health and safety manager
Hometown: Manheim, Pennsylvania
Brett loves to dance and has mastered the splits. He’s never traveled outside of the U.S., so hopefully he makes it to the international dates portion of the show.
Brian
Age: 33
Job: Aesthetics consultant
Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida
Brian is a big fan of Botox and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship. He said he is coming on the show “to meet the woman of my dreams, my partner in crime, my queen.”
Dakota
Age: 27
Job: Sommelier
Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona
Dakota loves adventure and once drove to Mexico at 3 a.m. on a whim. He already has high hopes about a possible connection with Jenn and is looking forward to showing her around the vineyards in his hometown.
Devin
Age: 28
Job: Freight company owner
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Devin loves a grand romantic gesture and is looking for a partner that enjoys his outgoing personality. He can’t wait to introduce Jenn to his family, including his mom, whom he calls his hero.
Dylan
Age: 24
Job: Medical student
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Dylan is a fan of Drake, the Sacramento Kings and wine-and-painting dates. He is one of the youngest contestants in the group, but he said he is ready to find a long-term partner and get married.
Grant
Age: 30
Job: Day trader
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Grant is a former professional basketball player who enjoys poetry, reading and salsa dancing. He dreams of visiting every country and wants to find a partner who will join him.
Hakeem
Age: 29
Job: Medical device salesman
Hometown: Schaumberg, Illinois
Hakeem comes from a big Jamaican family and is proud to share his culture with Jenn. In the past, he has needed help in the love department and previously spent over $5,000 on a dating coach.
Jahaan
Age: 28
Job: Startup founder
Hometown: New York, New York
Jahaan likes to play chess and wants to learn to fly a plane one day. He spent most of his 20s focusing on his career and wants to devote the next chapter of his life to finding a wife.
Jeremy
Age: 29
Job: Real estate investor
Hometown: New York, New York
Jeremy enjoys traveling and dreams of living abroad. He said that he would like to introduce a date to his family by inviting her to Passover seder.
John
Age: 25
Job: Medical student
Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida
John is a fan of game nights, movies, basketball, ping pong and Christmas. He focuses on living “a life of gratitude” and wants a long-term relationship.
Jonathon
Age: 27
Job: Creative director
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
In his free time, Jonathan, a self-described “medium king,” can be found listening to Post Malone, trying to find his way out of an escape room or playing lacrosse with his friends. He said he treats “every girl the same way I would want to see my mother and sister treated.”
Kevin
Age: 35
Job: Financial analyst
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Kevin is an outdoorsman who skydives, bungee jumps, cliff dives and skis. He likes to try new eateries and once owned a barbecue restaurant.
Marcus
Age: 31
Job: Army Ranger veteran
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
Marcus ia Harvard grad who enjoys rock climbing, grilling and “New Girl.” The military veteran said he would like to become an astronaut in the future.
Marvin
Age: 28
Job: Luxury event planner
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Marvin was born in Cameroon, Africa and speaks French fluently. He said he wants a wife who has “sugar, spice and everything nice” and that his future partner must have strong family values.
Matt
Age: 27
Job: Insurance executive
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
If Matt could possess one super power, it would be the ability to teleport. The insurance executive enjoys hiking, making music, meditating and exploring museums.
Moze
Age: 25
Job: Algebra teacher
Hometown: Albany, New York
Moze speaks Spanish, likes rap music and used to play football in the XFL. He said his dream date would be a trip to the moon.
Ricky
Age: 28
Job: Pharmaceutical representative
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Ricky is one of many former professional athletes in the group — he used to play baseball. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico and said he learned to speak English by writing poetry and watching rom-com movies.
Sam M.
Age: 27
Job: Contractor
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Sam’s trip to Los Angeles to meet Jenn will mark his first time being on the west coast of the U.S. The contractor usually spends his time riding motorcycles, golfing and watching “Sons of Anarchy.”
Sam N.
Age: 25
Job: Entrepreneur
Hometown: Carlsbad, California
Sam N. is a member of a big Persian family and is hoping to welcome Jenn into his culture. He said his favorite holiday is April Fools’ Day and that likes to listen to Elvis Presley’s love songs.
Spencer
Age: 30
Job: Dallas, Texas
Hometown: Pet portrait entrepreneur
Spencer runs a pet business inspired by his dog, Roux. The entrepreneur also enjoys hiking, playing Catan, traveling and rewatching “The Office.”
Thomas N.
Age: 31
Job: Retirement adviser
Hometown: Tucker, Georgia
Thomas N. is part of a large Vietnamese family and wants to start his own brood soon. The adviser is a former professional swimmer and risk taker who once went cliff diving in Italy.
Tomas A.
Age: 27
Job: Physiotherapist
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Tomas A. loves to ice skate and dreams of going snowboarding in the Swiss Alps. He is also a member of a running club and one of his favorite television shows is “Friends.”
Ariana Brockington
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