ABC has come under fire for what many are calling a “cruel” finale of The Bachelorette.

Viewers were left stunned as the show forced Jenn Tran to relive her painful proposal experience while she broke down in tears.

The Uncomfortable Reunion

The finale aired on Tuesday night, stretching across a dramatic three-hour broadcast.

Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old physician assistant student from Hillsdale, New Jersey, proposed to Devin Strader, 28, in a picturesque Hawaiian setting.

However, their engagement didn’t last long; Strader called off the relationship shortly after the show wrapped up, cutting off communication for months.

The show’s host, Jesse Palmer, put Tran in an excruciating situation by asking if they should watch a video of her proposal.

With no option to decline, Tran had to watch the footage next to Strader, leading to an emotional breakdown as she sobbed throughout the clip.

Fan Backlash and Criticism

Tran’s treatment has sparked outrage, particularly because she was the show’s first Asian-American lead. Many fans have expressed their anger online, with some vowing to boycott the series entirely.

TikTok user Layla Taremi voiced her disgust, saying, “I am sick to my stomach! Jenn should not have been put through all that—how dare you, ABC.”

Another fan, Allie Renee, posted a tearful video condemning the show and claiming she would never watch it again, calling the producers’ actions “complete evil.”

Melissa Hong, reflecting on the broader implications, criticized the show for its disregard of Tran’s emotions and cultural significance.

She said, “We waited so long for an Asian-American Bachelorette for it to end like this?

I am completely appalled at how they treated her.”

Mixed Reactions and Moving Forward

The following morning, Tran appeared on Good Morning America for her first interview since the finale.

Host Lara Spencer admitted that watching the episode had been “hard,” but Tran spoke candidly about her experience.

She mentioned she had no regrets about proposing but noted that Strader was not the person she thought he was.

The interview ended with some positive news for Tran—she will be appearing on the next season of Dancing With the Stars.

As Spencer wrapped up the segment, she reassured Tran with a supportive gesture, telling her, “You did great.”

The Final Moments of Their Journey

During the finale, Jenn was caught between her feelings for Devin Strader and Marcus Shoberg, a 32-year-old Army Ranger from Cloquet, Minnesota.

Despite her family’s support and Strader’s earlier declarations of love, the engagement quickly soured after they left Hawaii.

Tran revealed that Strader’s sudden change in behavior left her feeling secondary in his life and ultimately led to a breakup over the phone.

Onstage, Strader tried to explain his actions but only added to the drama.

He admitted to having doubts and feeling unworthy of Tran, which contrasted sharply with his earlier promises of a future together.

The episode closed with a poignant reminder of their initial commitment and the stark reality of their fractured relationship.

What comes next for Jenn and the show remains uncertain, but the fallout from this season’s finale has left a significant impact on fans and the broader conversation about reality TV’s handling of emotional moments.

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