Jenn Tran and Jonathon Johnson: Just Friends Despite Bachelorette Speculation

Jenn Tran and Jonathon Johnson: A Friendship Beyond Romance After 'The Bachelorette'

Bachelorette Season 21 star Jenn Tran has caught the spotlight once more by reuniting with Jonathon Johnson following the airing of her season finale. Fans are eager to know if the beloved pair have rekindled their romance. During the show, Jenn and Jonathon shared a heartwarming connection, with Jenn granting him both a hometown visit and a Fantasy Suite date before their eventual parting. Although Jenn became engaged to Devin Strader, she has since disclosed that their relationship abruptly ended. This led to a social media reunion announcement with Jonathon.

“I really want to hold onto these friendships, but nothing beyond that,” Jenn clarified.

Despite appearances suggesting the rekindling of their romance, Jenn revealed on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast that her relationship with Jonathon remains strictly platonic, and she intends to keep it that way. Even as she chuckled about the Internet’s affection for the duo, she stated no plans to resume a romantic relationship with him. Jenn elaborated, “I’ll probably be grabbing a beer with Jonathon, Jeremy [Simon], or whoever. I really want to hold onto these friendships, but nothing beyond that.”

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The Reason Jenn Ultimately Sent Jonathon Home

Viewers were baffled when Jenn decided to send Jonathon home, as many considered him a better match than Devin or Marcus Shoberg. Jenn clarified that neither she nor Jonathon was ready for a long-distance relationship, especially without a fully developed romantic bond. She admitted her reluctance to leave Miami, while Jonathon was equally tied to his home in Los Angeles. Jenn noted that a long-distance relationship seemed unfeasible “if his heart wasn’t in it and mine wasn’t in it.”

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Though Jenn and Jonathon didn’t find a deep enough romantic connection to sustain their relationship, they have maintained a strong and supportive friendship. Following her public breakup with Devin, Jenn deserves tranquility as she progresses in her life. Jonathon, with his calming presence and ability to make her smile, remains a positive influence, even just as a friend. Throughout The Bachelorette Season 21, Jonathon’s attentiveness and focus on Jenn were a refreshing sight.

As Jenn gears up to compete in Dancing With the Stars Season 33 alongside Sasha Farber, her professional dance partner, she’ll find herself in Los Angeles, allowing more opportunities to spend time with Jonathon. Perhaps he’ll even cheer her on from the audience. Their mutual love and respect suggest that, one day, their friendship might blossom once more into romance. Jonathon has accepted an invitation to Bachelor In Paradise, yet this doesn’t obligate him to participate. Hopefully, both Jenn and Jonathon from The Bachelorette will soon find the happiness they seek and deserve, potentially with each other.

The Golden Bachelorette debuts on September 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Sources: Off The Vine/Apple Podcasts, Jenn Tran/Instagram

The Bachelorette

  • PG-TV-14
  • Reality
  • Competition

Cast
Chris Harrison, Tayshia Adams, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jesse Palmer
Release Date
January 8, 2003
Seasons
20
Network
ABC
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu, The Roku Channel
Franchise(s)
The Bachelor
Writers
Elan Gale
Directors
Mike Fleiss
Showrunner
Mike Fleiss
Main Genre
Reality
Creator(s)
Elan Gale