The drama stars Jenn Tran, Devin Strader and Maria Georgas

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The drama stars Jenn Tran, Devin Strader and Maria Georgas

The Bachelorette The season 21 finale was one of the most shocking in reality dating show history, and One of the most cringe-worthy moments was when host Jenn Tran revealed that her ex-fiancé, Devin Strader, had started following her former friend, Maria Georgas, on Instagram after their breakup. Jenn became the Bachelorette after The Bachelor Season 28’s Daisy Kent and Maria Georgas were expected to be cast, which was a pleasant surprise for Bachelor Folk.

During The Bachelorette Season 21 finale, Jenn broke new ground by being the first Bachelorette to propose her final choice. However, during the US “After the Last Rose” episode, Jen revealed that Devin had broken off their engagement with a phone call about a month earlier, saying that he didn’t love her anymore, and he never wanted to get engaged in the first place. Jenn also revealed how hurt she was that Devin followed Mariah on Instagram after their breakup. Here’s how the drama between Jenn and Maria began, and where they stand after this new turn of events.

What did Maria say about being the Bachelorette?

Maria claimed the role was hers until it wasn’t

Jenn and Maria became close friends when they appeared on The bachelor Season 28 with Joey Graziadei. Jenn made it to Joey’s Top 6 contestants, while Maria made it to the Top 4. Throughout the season, Maria had a lot of drama with some of the other contestants, but never Jen. In fact, Maria was in the audience cheering for Jen and told her she loved her so much when she was announced as the next Bachelorette during Joey’s “After the Final Rose” episode.

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However, when Jenn began filming, Maria appeared on the Call her daddy podcast, and revealed that She was The Bachelorette Season 21 lead until she turned it down. she said, “I was offered the role. I mean, it was mine until I said it wasn’t. To the point where I was doing fittings.” Maria said, “It was set in stone.” Mariah also shared that everyone around her was so supportive of being the Bachelorette, but she wondered why she wasn’t happy or excited about it. She said she finally realized, “It’s just not my time,” And she turned down the role.

“I was offered the role. I mean, it was mine until I said it wasn’t. To the point where I was doing fittings.”

Maria also shared that Jen was one of hers “Closest Girls in the House” During Joey’s Bachelor Time, and “She was always verbalizing how bad she wanted it.” She said she took a step back because she wanted some time away, but she also wanted Jen “To have her moment.” Maria said, She is the most perfect bachelorette in my eyes. I can’t think of anyone better to do that. And she was so ready for him. And that was enough for me to say, yeah, it’s not my time.

How did Jenn respond to Mariah’s claims that she was the Bachelorette first?

Jen was disappointed in Maria

After Jen wrapped filming on The Bachelorette Season 21, she also appeared on the Call her daddy podcast, and revealed that because she did not have her phone due to filming, she did not know that “It’s all gone down” About how people thought she was the third choice for the role after Daisy and Maria. Jen admitted that she was “Of course really disappointed to see all this. She claimed that there are “A lot of stories out there, and they’re not necessarily the truth.”

Jenn disputed Mariah’s claims that she was originally cast as The Bachelorette, explaining that the show ran for 21 years, and “Every season there are multiple people in contention for the role.” She said some people get interviewed or do meetings. They also do fittings or film intro packages, And it’s never really you until it’s you.

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Jen added that it wasn’t a last minute decision for her to be the Bachelorette. she said, “We had meetings about it. We talked about it for months. And then they asked me, and I had the choice, and I chose to do it. I said yes.” Jen continued, It was disappointing to come back from this incredible journey for myself, and then to see all the speculation around it, and almost have things take away from what my journey was.

Jenn also said she talked to the other women who won the role of The Bachelorette. she said, “It’s all good, you know, that’s the thing about being in the world, and being mature and just knowing what world you’re in, and being a person, and being mature about it all.” she said,We are all good, and all is well.

Maria made several public displays

Although Jen thought that everything was fine between her and the other women, Maria apparently did not feel the same way. After Jen S Call her daddy podcast appearance, Maria Unfollowed you on Instagram. However, at the time of this writing, Jenn still follows Maria on the social media platform.

moreover, In a since-deleted TikTok video, Maria Seemed to address the conflict with Jenn. Maria Lip synced to the famous Scarlet Envy quote from A RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6 Promo. Maria says, “Is it me? Am I the drama? I don’t think I’m the drama. Maybe I am. Am I the villain? I don’t think I’m the villain.” you Bachelorette Season 28 co-star and friend Lauren Hollinger also appeared in the video, shaking her head no. Maria’s caption read, “Drama free.”

How Did Sam McKinney Rekindle the Jenn & Maria Feud?

Sam told Jen that he thought Maria would be the Bachelorette

As Jen’s season progressed, she stole everyone’s hearts, and Bachelor Folk forgot all about how Daisy and Maria were rumored to be the producers’ first choices to be The Bachelorette. however, During Jen’s one-on-one time with Sam McKinney on the radio show group date, Daisy and Maria once again came to the forefront.

“This girl is not my type. I thought the Bachelorette was going to be Daisy or Maria.”

When Jen asked Sam what his first impression of her was, he replied, “It’s a testament to the process that I almost didn’t get here.” He added that when he got out of the limousine, he thought,This girl is not my type. I thought the Bachelorette would be Daisy or Maria.

Sam’s boyfriend Bachelorette Contestants, who watched the conversation from afar, had strong reactions to his comment, including The bachelor Season 29 stars Grant Ellis, who said it was weird. They also confronted him about it during the “People Tell All,” in which Sam said Daisy and Maria weren’t his type either.

What did Jen say about Mariah and Devin during the Bachelorette season 21 finale?

Devin followed Mariah on Instagram after he broke up with Jenn

During The Bachelorette Season 21 “After the Final Rose” episode, Jen tells Devin that, as heartbroken as she was, she can try to understand someone changing their mind about the way they feel about someone. However, she expressed that she could not understand everything Devin did after he broke off their engagement. Jenn said Devin ended the engagement over a phone call, and the next day she woke up to him after girls on Instagram, “And not just any girl, but Maria.

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Jen added, “Not only is this so disrespectful to everything we’ve shared together… I just don’t understand it… why you would do something like that. It completely crippled our entire relationshipEverything I felt for you, everything we felt for each other. Does that even mean anything to you?”

Devin said it absolutely did, and it was really hard, but Jen came back at him, sarcastically saying, “It was so hard, but you went and followed Maria on Instagram. So hard. You went through such a hard time.” Devin then said he couldn’t excuse the follow on Instagram, and he knew how much it hurt Jen. she replied, “So you have to be cruel?” Devin said he didn’t, but he wasn’t there to tell her she couldn’t feel the way she felt. He added that he had obviously let her through, and that there was nothing more he could say.

How did Mariah react to Jenn mentioning her name during the Bachelorette season 21 finale?

Maria said she had nothing to do with Jenn & Devin’s breakup

yet The Bachelorette Season 21 episode “After the Final Rose”, during which Jenn brought Devin after Maria on Instagram, Maria Posted a TikTok video with the caption “Put it to rest,” in which she addressed the controversy. Maria said that the video will include, “Your truth and the frustration that comes with it.” She continued, “Last night was hard to watch. And my heart goes out to Jen because going through something like that is one thing, but then having to, like, rewatch and relive everything is a whole different ball game. And I’ve been through it, And I get it, but not to that extent.”

Maria added that she believed that many of the conversations Jen and Devin had should have been off camera. However, she said that the only two people who can talk about the relationship are Jenn and Devin. Maria went on to say that she is constantly trying to surpass many of the things she has done in the franchise. she said, I am over coming to my defense for my character.

Maria said she understood that Jen brought up her name because she had to talk about it. she said, “Say your piece, girlfriend, I respect it. I just think that without the full context, it leads people to believe a whole different story.

Maria then explains the situation with Devin. she said, “Yeah, Devin followed me on Instagram. Guys, I don’t care who follows me and who doesn’t. I have no clue about that. Until it was brought to my attention, I didn’t know. And, at the time , when I found out, he failed to let me clear the air on something. I had never met Devin before. I never went clubbing with him. “

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Maria said, “I can’t control who follows what. But what I can control is what I do about it. And what I do is, don’t follow back, and I never followed back. And now seeing how things went, I will never follow this man. And this was known. The fact that the whole thing has now come out and the story has changed is beyond me.” Maria then insisted that she did “Nothing to do with the end of the relationship” Between Jen and Devin.

“I will never follow that man.”

Maria added that her name was brought up during The Bachelorette Season 21 finale “Was a shock.” She said she heard her name mentioned before on the show in the situation with Sam. Maria said moments like that are why she couldn’t be the Bachelorette because she wouldn’t have handled a man bringing up another girl’s name to her. Face “Like a True Bachelorette” As Jen did. she said,I hate that this happened to you. I hate that this was brought to her face.”

Maria continued, “My character, my innocence, my peace is important to me. And I will not compromise for anyone. At the end of the day, I wish the best for everyone I’ve known in my life.” Maria said that she was just enjoying a family vacation, and she didn’t need to drag herself into this situation. She also wants people to stop pitting women against each other.

Maria ended her TikTok video by saying, “I’m trying to move forward from all of this, and I feel like I keep getting dragged in. The last thing I want to do is have this weird story where Jen and I are against each other. Just because we parted ways, and we are no longer friends does not mean that we hate each otherAnd this does not mean that if someone assures her in my face that I will sit here and stand for it. Because I’m not. I’m just a regular person who went on a reality TV show. Hold me to a standard that doesn’t exist.”

What did Jenn say about Mariah and Devin after the Bachelorette Season 21 finale?

Jenn admitted that she knew nothing had happened between Maria and Devin

After Maria posted her video, Jen spoke with People About her calling out Devin during the finale for following Maria on Instagram. she explained, “When I mentioned her name on stage, I knew it would make a big splash, but for me it was important to highlight the ways Devin disrespected me. Jen admits, “It had nothing to do with Maria. I know nothing happened.”

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Jen adds that Maria is “A lot smarter than Devin,” And she knew that Maria “Wouldn’t have done anything with him anyway. So I wasn’t calling that out to basically speculate what’s going on because I know there’s nothing going on. But it was the fact that he tried is what’s disappointing to Me.” Although Jen shared that Maria did not try to contact her personally, she revealed that she watched Maria’s TikTok video. she said, Hey, I love this girl. I support you from afar, and I’m glad we can be on good terms and that’s all. It’s okay.”

Jenn and Maria may have ended their friendship, but they still seem to love and support each other. Maybe if they started talking to one another instead of About Each other, they could restart their friendship. It’s good to hear that Maria has no intention of being involved with Devin. The Bachelorette Season 21 was the most dramatic in the show’s history, but hopefully Jenn, Devin and Maria can move on from it now.

Sources: Call her daddy, Call her daddy, Maria Georges/ Instagram, Maria Georges/tiktok, Booker Nation/ youtube, Access Hollywood/ youtube, Maria Georges/tiktok, People

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