Bachelorette Jenn Recap | Season 21 | Episode 1

Welcome to the new season of The Bachelorette! I’m so excited to follow Double N Jenn on her amazing journey to find love, and yes, I did have to look up her name before writing that sentence. 

In case you also had trouble remembering Jenn’s storyline, ABC did a marvelous job of cobbling together all seventeen minutes of her time with Bachelor Joey in a tidy two-minute walk down Memory Lane. That’s all it took for us to recall their From Here To Eternity beach date, that time they hugged in Canada, and Double N teaching Joseph how to play the piano. 

Here’s what you need to know about Jenn:

• She’s T-I-N-Y.
• She likes to pull all her hair forward. Then push it back. Then pull it forward again. It’s not distracting at all!
• She’s looking for a “ferocious” love. 

The other thing you need to know is that the official Bachelor mansion has been replaced with something called Hummingbird mansion. There’s no need to research this switch or even Google the fine establishment because Season 21 is apparently drowning in all the cash collected by our Golden Bachelor franchise. 

At the end of the episode, when Jenn toasts the men who made it to see the sun rise the next morning, our bachelorette mentions that in an “unpresidented” move, the boys will not be staying at the Hummingbird. They should pack their bags immediately for Australia! 

Jenn thinks they are going to Melvin. No one was brave enough to correct her, but that’s okay because “first and fer most,” she’s adorable. 

Let’s meet the men who will be vying for Jenn’s love for the next several weeks!

SIMPLE DISCLAIMER

The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. You probably aren’t even reading this because the simple disclaimer has been a part of my recap since the days I emailed this puppy to just a few of my closest friends. HA! Fooled you. You’ve skipped this amusing mockery and will not know what in the world your friends are talking about when they say, “Did you like the new disclaimer Lincee wrote?” However, if you or someone on Instagram happens to personally know, sort of know, know the brother/cousin of, thought you saw in the grocery store buying leftover 4th of July candy or have an Orange Theory instructor who looks exactly like one of the bachelors on the show…none of this is personal. I’m sure they are all lovely people.

Aaron

29
Aerospace Engineer
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Status: Rose

You may remember from my cheat sheet that Aaron is the twin brother of fellow Bachelorette franchisee Noah of Noah and Abigail BIP fame.

I had high hopes for this guy. On paper, he intrigues me with the smarty pants meets motorcycle bad boy vibe. But when I learned that he got married at 21 and divorced once upon a time, I was more intrigued. He seemed to appreciate that Jenn wants to live an adventurous life. She seemed to enjoy the fact that he comes from a family who believes in the process…because he’s seen first-hand that it works now that his brother is engaged. 

But my favorite part was when Aaron told Jenn that he wanted someone who he could love for who she was already. Someone who can add to his life. Jenn perks up at this notion. She wants the same thing. She’s not interested in potty training a guy. #SNAP

Austin

28
Sales Executive
San Diego, California
Status: Rose

Once again, PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE MULLET. If that’s your thing, awesome. If not, hair can be grown or cut short. Don’t let it mark the adorable guy behind the questionable coif.

My boy Austin did not get a lot of screen time, but he made it count when he did. The one text I received from Some Guy in Austin last night was about Austin’s opening line: “Someone call 9-1-1 because you are looking on FIRE!” Some Guy deems it the stupidest line of the night. 

I beg to differ. Did I love it? Not really. Was the fire extinguisher necessary? Probably not. Did a pair of puppies ruin everyone else’s icebreaker entrance? Of course. But at least he didn’t spend the night with an ACE bandage covering his face. 

I will also point out that showrunners decided that the contestants had to play a game of Truth or Dare, resulting in Austin having to run through the Hummingbird naked. Did I love his tiger-themed boxer briefs? Not really. Was he a good sport? Absolutely. Don’t count this guy out.

Brendan

30
Real Estate Broker
Vancouver, British Columbia
Status: NO Rose

Whoever told Brendan that he should eat not one but two peppers to prove to Jenn that he could handle the heat of the moment was a moron. I’m sure he was still chugging milk by the time the rejection SUV got to the Hummingbird. 

Brett

28
Health & Safety Manager
Manheim, Pennsylvania
Status: NO Rose

Never forget. Sweet Brett. And how he looked dropping down into the splits in his maroon suit.

Brian

33
Aesthetics Consultant
Boynton Beach, Florida
Status: Rose

Say hello to our resident villain, everyone! No wonder he doesn’t have an Instagram account!

Dakota

27
Sommelier
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Status: NO Rose

I have only two notes written down for Dakota.

1. Does he prefer the North or South?
2. Shoes = Ew.

Devin

28
Freight Company Owner
Houston, Texas
Status: Rose

Let’s not discount Devin, dear reader. Jenn giggles when his opening line is, “It’s not every day you get to meet your future wife.” Then she nods her head in understanding when he admits to being loud. I think I would be all in for this guy if he didn’t give me a Pete Davidson vibe. 

However, celebrity ladies do love Pete Davidson. 

Devin was immediately vulnerable with Jenn during their one-on-one time and had an immediate answer when she asked about his turnoffs. Devin doesn’t like raggedy nails. And before you scoff at the thought of your boyfriend demanding that you regularly have a manicure, Devin wants you to know that he will go with you and have his toes done. And he’ll pay for it. 

Somehow, this led Jenn to admit, “You’ll understand how much I like you when I give you a bite of my feet.” 

Calm down, Jenn. Too much information. Let’s save all the foot fetish fantasies for the fantasy suite. It’s too soon. 

Dylan

24
Medical Student
Elk Grove, California
Status: Rose

We don’t know much about Dylan, other than the fact that he wants to cure cancer and is about eleven feet tall. 

Grant

30
Day Trader
Houston, Texas
Status: Rose

Mark my words: Grant has potential. The basketball game was a huge win, and I one hundred percent believe Two N Jenn would have kissed the crap out of his face if he had leaned in another few inches. He was waiting for her to make the move even though she gave him an ultra-green light. 

Hakeem

29
Medical Device Salesman
Schaumberg, Illinois
Status: Rose

Hakeem sauntered down the freshly paved driveway with a thousand helium balloons strapped to his back. No, he was not the Carl to Jenn’s Ellie, but he did tell her that he was floating on cloud nine. 

Other than his wide eyes growing in shock every five seconds, you probably remember Hakeem for bro-ing out with the other dudes. He’s going to be the one who is more sad about the guys leaving after the rose ceremony versus not finding true love with the tiny Asian woman standing near the rose pedestal. 

Jahaan

28
Startup Founder
New York, New York
Status: Rose

Jahaan presented Jess with a chess piece and was immediately impressed that she knew it was the queen. Just like her. Do you get it? 

Jeremy

29
Real Estate Investor
New York, New York
Status: Rose

I’m going to need your help figuring Jeremy out. 

On one hand, Jeremy pulls up in a sweet convertible corvette, tosses the keys to Uncle Jesse Palmer as if the host is a valet at the local country club, and proceeds to tell Double N Jenn that people who drive fancy cars are overcompensating for something. He assures our bachelorette that he isn’t overcompensating for anything. He has a big penis. 

Insert eye roll here.

On the other hand, Jeremy is vibing with Jenn in the car during his alone time, when Brian, who has allegedly stolen the corvette keys from Uncle Jesse’s valet jacket, and commands Jeremy to “hop out of the car.” Jeremy balks and Brian looms over him and wordlessly challenges him to a duel.  

Jeremy begrudgingly steps out of the vehicle and warns Double N to not let this buffoon drive his car. Then he slumps inside, annoyed by Brian’s childish behavior. He claims that he didn’t want to make a scene in front of Jenn and that the mature thing to do was walk away from the moment.

Question: Is Jeremy a Chach or a jack wagon? 

John

25
Medical Student
Delray Beach, Florida
Status: Rose

John provides Jenn with a pedestal to stand on so he can speak with her face-to-face. That is all I know about this man. 

Jon-athon

27
Creative Director
Los Angeles, California
Status: Rose

Rumor had it that the man who was rolled up on a gurney with an ACE bandage covering his face was a celebrity. Everyone, excluding Hakeem, was secretly disappointed when Jon-athon unwrapped his face like a mummy for Jenn to finally see the man behind the gauze. 

Let the record show that no one could have picked his face out of a line-up, but could probably draw his butt in great detail since the slit in the back of his hospital gown played peek-a-boo with both the bachelors and the viewing audience all night long. I’m happy to report that the Black Modesty Box traditionally earmarked for excessive boobage and cheeky situations has been replaced by a red rose graphic. 

Kevin

35
Financial Analyst
Denver, Colorado
Status: NO Rose

Lincee’s Notes: “Is he the prettiest man we’ve ever seen?”

Marcus

31
Army Ranger Veteran
Raleigh, North Carolina
Status: Rose

Marcus is quiet, confident, and probably way out of Jenn’s league. 

Marvin

28
Luxury Event Planner
Santa Monica, California
Status: Rose

Marvin spoke in French to Jenn upon meeting her and she politely pretended to understand what he said. Then she answered him in French and my mind might have exploded. 

Matt

27
Insurance Executive
Atlanta, Georgia
Status: NO Rose

Bless.

Moze

25
Algebra Teacher
Albany, New York
Status: NO Rose

Moze had an adorable moment with our bachelorette during his one-on-one time when he solved an algebra problem by crossing out all of the X’s, which represented Jenn’s ex-boyfriends. So. Cute.

But any other time we saw Martin, he seemed to have a weird “this is a competition” mantra that he stuck to like glue. Perhaps Jenn saw that and was unimpressed? Who knows! 

Ricky

28
Pharmaceutical Representative
Miami, Florida
Status: NO Rose

Jenn tells us that Ricky stared at her boobs the entire time he talked to her. NO ROSE FOR YOU, SIR!

Sam M.

27
Contractor
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Status: FIRST IMPRESSION Rose

I don’t know, people. Is he really a bad guy like the promo suggests? Or does he only feel like a bad guy because he looks like Juan Pablo? Someone help me figure it out because I’m inclined to like the dude with all the Southern charm! I choose to overlook the lame “shot o’clock” icebreaker and trust that Jenn saw something in him that deserved the first impression rose.

I like that he asked her how SHE was doing. I like how he was excited about her “ferocious” love because he wants “reckless” love. I like that he his here for the long haul. I like that he kissed her on the cheek after his one-on-one time. And I agree with Brett that Sam should be in Top Gun 3.

I can also say that Jenn likes him, too, because unlike Grant, she goes in for the full on makeout session that lasted FOREVER. I’m sure their somewhat horizontal moment on the chaise lounge is the reason roses were handed out well past dawn! 

Sam N.

25
Entrepreneur
Carlsbad, California
Status: Rose

I foresee several problems with Sam N. and I shall list them now:

• Using an eyelash curler on national television
• Calling himself a “love virgin” on national television
• Admitting that you’ve never been in a relationship on national television
• Saying you want to “work on yourself before you work on someone else” on national telelvsion 

Sam is going to spin out of control. On national television.

Spencer

30
Pet Portrait Entrepreneur
Dallas, Texas
Status: Rose

Say what you want about the Pet-trepreneur, but our girl Jen likes Spencer! He’s an animal lover. She’s an animal lover. And if they get married, he will scoop the kitty litter. That’s a match made in heaven. 

Thomas N.

31
Retirement Adviser
Tucker, Georgia
Status: Rose

Thomas N. is essentially the guy version of Jenn. Their parents, both from Vietnam, came to America so their children could have better lives. They understand sacrifice. They understand what it means to dream.

I just don’t think Jenn wants to marry someone like herself.

Tomas A.

27
Physiotherapist
Toronto, Ontario
Status: Rose

Tomas wore red pedalpushers to meet his possible future wife Jenn. She didn’t notice this because he wisely brought two beautiful puppies to properly distract her from his dainty ankles!

There you have it! The season has begun and Jenn is well on her way to finding true love! Do you have any favorites? Is Sam M. a good guy or in it for the social media fame? Let me know on social media!

Bachelorette Jenn Recap | Season 21 | Episode 1