Since The Bachelorette finale, fans have been buzzing about Jenn Tran and Jonathon Johnson. Jonathon, who placed third, has stayed by Jenn’s side. Their TikToks together sparked rumors of a rekindled romance. Recently, Jonathon cheered for Jenn during her Dancing With the Stars debut, fueling speculation further.
But what’s really going on between them? According to Jenn, there’s no romance—at least not yet. Speaking to People, Jenn said that while Jonathon has been “such an amazing friend” and “a rock” for her in LA, she’s not ready for another relationship right now. She explained, “My heart’s just, right now, not in the space to date anybody, let alone Jonathon.”
Jenn’s honesty about her feelings explains why she and Jonathon are just friends, not lovers. She’s grateful for his support, but for now, friendship is all she can offer. However, fans aren’t entirely giving up hope, as she did hint, “I’m just so excited to see where our friendship goes.”
Jonathon Is Ready for Love – But Jenn Needs Time
While Jenn Tran is pressing pause on romance, Jonathon Johnson has made it clear that he’d be open to seeing where things could go if Jenn ever changed her mind. “If she asked me out, I’d say yes,” Jonathon admitted in a previous interview. His willingness to explore their connection has fans wondering if the future might hold more than just friendship for these two.
For now, though, Jenn Tran is focused on herself. After ending her engagement to Devin Strader just two months after The Bachelorette wrapped, Jenn is taking a step back to heal and reflect. “I just don’t think I have the space in my head or my heart to add a guy into the picture at the moment,” she told NBC News. It’s clear that her priority is self-care and moving forward after a public breakup.
Jenn also expressed that while she didn’t leave the show with a fiancé, she feels fortunate to have gained a strong friendship in Jonathon. “I didn’t come out of this journey with a fiancé, but I, at least, got a really good friend out of it,” she said. Fans have been rooting for the pair to explore a romance, but Jenn’s focus remains on her personal growth for now.
Jenn Tran Grateful for Bachelor Nation Support
After the heartbreak and drama of The Bachelorette, Jenn Tran is grateful for Bachelor Nation’s support. From alums to fans, the overwhelming love has helped her navigate the ups and downs of her public life. “With all the support that I’ve been getting from women and men of color, it’s just felt so, so healing,” Jenn shared. She stressed the importance of connecting with a supportive community.
While competing on Dancing With the Stars, Jenn relies on her support system. This includes fellow Bachelor alum Susie Evans, who cheered her on during the premiere. Jenn’s dancing partner, Sasha Farber, has also become a close friend. Jenn says, “I ended up with a best friend in Sasha.”
While Jenn might not be ready to dive back into dating just yet, she’s surrounded by people who love and uplift her. As she continues to focus on herself and her career, fans will be watching to see if anything changes with Jonathon down the line.
