All About ‘Bachelorette’ Finalist Devin Strader, Jenn Tran’s Ex Who Broke Her Heart

Avery Thompson September 3, 2024, 6:41 pm

Jenn Tran and Devin Strader in New Zealand — DISNEY / John Fleenor

Jenn Tran got swept away on The Bachelorette, but she didn’t get her fairy tale ending. After meeting 25 suitors at the start of the season, Jenn narrowed down her search for love to Devin Strader and Marcus Shoberg. She made her final decision, and her journey ended in heartbreak.

Devin put all of his feelings on the table for Jenn, but their relationship wasn’t meant to be. Get up to speed on Devin’s background and what happened on The Bachelorette.

What happened between Devin and Jenn?

Devin had been vocal about his feelings for Jenn since day one. He first said “I love you” to Jenn during his hometown date. After the Fantasy Suite date, Devin started to doubt his relationship with Jenn because she had yet to reciprocate his feelings. “It hurts me because I keep giving and giving and giving, and she’s growing from that, but I’m withering away,” he told host Jesse Palmer in the penultimate episode.

He continued, “I don’t feel like I’m the one. I feel like I’m one of.” Devin stressed that he needed “more” than what he was getting from Jenn. During a discussion about their future, Jenn told Devin that she was in love with him.

After Jenn sent Marcus home from Hawaii, she decided to do something unprecedented: She wanted to propose to Devin. She popped the question to him on the beach. He accepted and proposed to her as well. Everything seemed perfect, but their happiness didn’t last long.

On After the Final Rose, Jenn revealed that Devin had broken off their engagement in a 15-minute phone call. He “denied” ever being in love with Jenn and regretted getting engaged. Jenn put Devin on blast for how he treated her and called him out for following The Bachelor alum Maria Georgas on Instagram right after their breakup.

What does Devin do for a living?

Devin owns a freight company, F1 Freight Consultants, according to his LinkedIn profile. He started his own company in 2023. “As a dedicated consultant firm, F1 strives to deliver the most cost-effective solutions and tackle transportation and logistics challenges throughout North America,” Devin wrote.

In his ABC bio, Devin brought up his passion for his career and how “proud” he is of the business he’s built. Prior to owning his own company, Devin was the Vice President of Logistics at Shark Logistics, LLC. from 2020 to 2023.

Where is Devin from?

Devin currently lives in Houston, Texas. He attended Louisiana State University and graduated in 2019.

What do we know about Devin’s family?

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Devin gushed in his bio that his mom is his “hero.” Devin also has a younger brother. Back in 2017, Devin shared a holiday photo on Instagram featuring his sibling while celebrating in Sugar Land, Texas.

“I kinda had to be vocal,” Devin told Jenn about his upbringing. “My mom was a single mom, so I was there a lot for my little brother, and it wasn’t always the easiest for us growing up, so I kinda put that chip on my shoulder, and it turned into a big personality for me.”

Devin also has a pup named Charlie, and they are a “package deal.”

Is Devin related to Pete Davidson?

Not that we know of! However, Jenn has mentioned more than once throughout The Bachelorette just how much she thinks Devin and Pete Davidson look alike. During his hometown date, Jenn asked Devin’s friends, “Do you guys call him Pete Davidson, too?”

Jenn also got a little cheeky when talking about Devin after their night in the Fantasy Suite. “People say Devin looks like Pete Davidson but I’d say after last night, he’s better than Pete Davidson in every way,” Jenn said, alluding to Devin and Pete’s BDE [Big D*ck Energy].”

The Bachelorette, Season 21 Finale, September 3, 8/7c, ABC