The cast of "The Bachelorette" is here. Season 21 features Jenn Tran as the show's first Asian American lead. Starting with the July 8 premiere , she is sifting through a group of 25 contestants to find love.
But who are her men? The 2024 "Bachelorette" cast includes the brother of a Bachelor Nation alum, more than one entrepreneur and a "love virgin" — more on that later. The first impression rose went to Sam M., a general contractor from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — but there are many weeks until the finale.
Bachelor Nation fans first met Jenn on Joey Graziadei’s Season 28 of “The Bachelor." 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. 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.
Tran is also making history as the first lead to kick off her season at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch. After the premiere, though, the cast left swiftly — the show whisked contestants away to Melbourne, Australia. So, who could possibly be the love of her life? Get to know the 25 contestants, and where they stand each week, below.
We'll be updating this article weekly to reflect changes in the cast as Jenn goes after her connection. Aaron Erb Age: 29 Job: Aerospace engineer Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Instagram: @ erbyderby 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.
Status: Left for an opportunity in the Air Force in Episode Three. Austin Ott Age: 28 Job: Sales executive Hometown: San Diego, California Instagram: @ austinotterpop 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. Status: He went home in Episode Five. Brendan Barnum Age: 30 Job: Real estate broker Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Instagram: @ brendan.
barnum 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. Status: Sent home after Episode One.
Brett Harris Age: 28 Job: Health and safety manager Hometown: Manheim, Pennsylvania Instagram: @ brett_harris57 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. Status: Sent home after Episode One. Brian Autz Age: 33 Job: Aesthetics consultant Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida Instagram: @ brian.
autz 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.” Status: He went home in Episode Two Dakota Nobles Age: 27 Job: Sommelier Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona Instagram: @ kotablue 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.
Status: Sent home after Episode One. Devin Strader Age: 28 Job: Freight company owner Hometown: Houston, Texas Instagram: @ devin.strader 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. Status: Still in the mansion. Dylan Buckor Age: 24 Job: Medical student Hometown: Elk Grove, California Instagram: @ dylanbuckor 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. Status: He went home in Episode Five. Grant Ellis Age: 30 Job: Day trader Hometown: Houston, Texas Instagram: @ grantellis__ 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. Status: Sent home in Episode Six. Hakeem Moulton Age: 29 Job: Medical device salesman Hometown: Schaumberg, Illinois Instagram: @ hakeem.
moulton 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. Status: Sent home in Episode Three.
Jahaan Ansari Age: 28 Job: Startup founder Hometown: New York, New York Instagram: @ jah_aan 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. Status: He went home in Episode Two.
Jeremy Simon Age: 29 Job: Real estate investor Hometown: New York, New York Instagram: @ j____way 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. Status: Still in the mansion.
John Mitchell Age: 25 Job: Medical student Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida Instagram: @ john85mitchell 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. Status: He went home in Episode Five.
Jonathon Johnson Age: 27 Job: Creative director Hometown: Los Angeles, California Instagram: @ jiggity.jon 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.
” Status: Still in the mansion. Kevin McDevitt Age: 35 Job: Financial analyst Hometown: Denver, Colorado Instagram: @ kevmcdev Kevin is an outdoorsman who skydives, bungee jumps, cliff dives and skis. He likes to try new eateries and once owned a barbecue restaurant.
Status: Still in the mansion. Marcus Edward Age: 31 Job: Army Ranger veteran Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina Instagram: @ marcus_edward Marcus is a Harvard grad who enjoys rock climbing, grilling and “New Girl.” The military veteran said he would like to become an astronaut in the future.
Status: Still in the mansion. Marvin Goodly Age: 28 Job: Luxury event planner Hometown: Santa Monica, California Instagram: @ marvingoodly 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.
Status: He went home in Episode Two Matt Arnold 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. Status: Sent home after Episode One.
Caleb ‘Moze’ Smith Age: 25 Job: Algebra teacher Hometown: Albany, New York Instagram: @ moze.dangerous 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.
Status: Sent home after Episode One. Ricky Marinez Age: 28 Job: Pharmaceutical representative Hometown: Miami, Florida Instagram: @ rickymarinez 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.
Status: Sent home after Episode One. Sam McKinney Age: 27 Job: Contractor Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Instagram: @ sam.mckinney.
23 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.
” He was the recipient of the first impression rose. Status: Sent home in Episode Six Sam Nejad Age: 25 Job: Entrepreneur Hometown: Carlsbad, California Instagram: @ samnejad_ 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. He calls himself a "love virgin" because he's never been in love before. Status: Sent home in Episode Five.
Spencer Conley Age: 30 Job: Dallas, Texas Hometown: Pet portrait entrepreneur Instagram: @ spencer.conley Spencer runs a pet business inspired by his dog, Roux. The entrepreneur also enjoys hiking, playing Catan, traveling and rewatching “The Office.
” Status: Sent home in Episode Six. Thomas Nguyen Age: 31 Job: Retirement adviser Hometown: Tucker, Georgia Instagram: @ the_thomaswin 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. Status: He went home in Episode Five. Tomas Azzano Age: 27 Job: Physiotherapist Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Instagram: @ tzzano 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.” Status: Send home in Episode Three.
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