Bachelorette Jenn Tran Jokes 'Right Now, I Hate Men' amid 'Healing Process' Following Split from Devin Strader (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenn Tranis shifting her focus from the rose ceremony to the ballroom.On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Tran was announced aspart of the cast ofDancing with the Starsseason 33. The season 21 Bachelorette tells PEOPLE she’s “excited” to jump right in — but given the dance competition show’s history of sparking showmances, she has no expectations of her own dance floor romance.“I’m still very much going through a healing process,” she says, before joking, “Right now, I hate men, so…“Her partner,Sasha Farber, is the only exception to that rule. “Besides you,” she tells him. “I hate all men besides you.“The physician’s assistant student is fresh offa heartbreaking ending to her season ofThe Bachelorette. On the Sept. 3 season finale, fans learned that she andDevin Straderhad gotten engaged in Hawai’i in May, only to break up just weeks before the finale aired.Train said on After the Final Rose that “things were just different” and she felt Strader “was pulling away all the promises that he had made to me.” In August,he called and “broke off the engagement,” telling her “he didn’t love me anymore.“Jenn Tran visits the SiriusXM Studio on August 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Olivia Wong/GettyShe tells PEOPLE it’s been an “overwhelming” 24 hours following the finale’s premiere, and she’s been experiencing “a very large range of emotions.““It’s a healing process but right now I’m just so excited for this new opportunity and kinda just being able to jump into something different and something that I’ve always been wanting to do.“Jenn Tran and Devin Strader on After the Final Rose.Disney/John FleenorTran says she’s “stoked” to join theDWTS"family” — and she’s particularly happy with her partner.“Honestly, I’m just so excited. He’s been great so far,” she says of Farber, 40. “I think we have a really good thing going so I’m excited.“She admittedly has a lot to learn, though. “I took one ballroom dancing class in college and we’re gonna see where it goes. I’ve always wanted to learn."(L-R) Jenn Tran; Sasha Farber.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Emma McIntyre/GettyTran is not the only Bachelor Nation alum to join this season ofDancing with the Stars.Joey Graziadeiis also competing, with partnerJenna Johnson.The cast also includesReal Housewives of AtlantastarPhaedra Parks,Beverly Hills, 90210actressTori Spelling, Academy Award-nomineeEric Roberts(who is brother toJulia Robertsand father toEmma Roberts) and convicted con artistAnna Delvey.Pretty Little Liars: Summer SchoolstarChandler Kinney,Family MatterspatriarchReginald VelJohnson, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit modelBrooks Naderand a host of athletes will also compete this season, including NBA championDwight Howard, former NFL wide receiverDanny Amendolaas well as OlympiansIlona MaherandStephen Nedoroscik.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsseason 33 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Jenn Tranis shifting her focus from the rose ceremony to the ballroom.

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Tran was announced aspart of the cast ofDancing with the Starsseason 33. The season 21 Bachelorette tells PEOPLE she’s “excited” to jump right in — but given the dance competition show’s history of sparking showmances, she has no expectations of her own dance floor romance.

“I’m still very much going through a healing process,” she says, before joking, “Right now, I hate men, so…”

Her partner,Sasha Farber, is the only exception to that rule. “Besides you,” she tells him. “I hate all men besides you.”

The physician’s assistant student is fresh offa heartbreaking ending to her season ofThe Bachelorette. On the Sept. 3 season finale, fans learned that she andDevin Straderhad gotten engaged in Hawai’i in May, only to break up just weeks before the finale aired.

Train said on After the Final Rose that “things were just different” and she felt Strader “was pulling away all the promises that he had made to me.” In August,he called and “broke off the engagement,” telling her “he didn’t love me anymore.”

Jenn Tran visits the SiriusXM Studio on August 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Olivia Wong/Getty

Olivia Wong/Getty

She tells PEOPLE it’s been an “overwhelming” 24 hours following the finale’s premiere, and she’s been experiencing “a very large range of emotions.”

“It’s a healing process but right now I’m just so excited for this new opportunity and kinda just being able to jump into something different and something that I’ve always been wanting to do.”

Jenn Tran and Devin Strader on After the Final Rose.Disney/John Fleenor

Disney/John Fleenor

Tran says she’s “stoked” to join theDWTS"family” — and she’s particularly happy with her partner.

“Honestly, I’m just so excited. He’s been great so far,” she says of Farber, 40. “I think we have a really good thing going so I’m excited.”

She admittedly has a lot to learn, though. “I took one ballroom dancing class in college and we’re gonna see where it goes. I’ve always wanted to learn.”

(L-R) Jenn Tran; Sasha Farber.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Emma McIntyre/Getty

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Emma McIntyre/Getty

Tran is not the only Bachelor Nation alum to join this season ofDancing with the Stars.Joey Graziadeiis also competing, with partnerJenna Johnson.

The cast also includesReal Housewives of AtlantastarPhaedra Parks,Beverly Hills, 90210actressTori Spelling, Academy Award-nomineeEric Roberts(who is brother toJulia Robertsand father toEmma Roberts) and convicted con artistAnna Delvey.

Pretty Little Liars: Summer SchoolstarChandler Kinney,Family MatterspatriarchReginald VelJohnson, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit modelBrooks Naderand a host of athletes will also compete this season, including NBA championDwight Howard, former NFL wide receiverDanny Amendolaas well as OlympiansIlona MaherandStephen Nedoroscik.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Dancing with the Starsseason 33 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

source: people.com