Summary

  • Sam M. started strong but made a misstep by choosing a daring jump without Jenn's input.
  • Tension rises as Sam clashes with other men during group dates on The Bachelorette.
  • Emotions run high as contestants make bold statements of love early on, leaving Jenn with tough decisions.

Sam M. kicked off Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette with a bang, snagging the coveted first impression rose. However, his initial charm might have taken a nosedive during their first solo adventure.

In an exclusive sneak peek from the July 29 episode, we see Jenn, 26, and Sam M., 27, in New Zealand, soaking in the stunning views from the Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk. When given the choice to either leisurely stroll around the building or take a leap of faith, Jenn, a physician assistant student, sweetly suggests, “A walk sounds lovely.”

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Jenn Was Upset With How Sam Handled Their Date

Sam M., a contractor, had other plans. With a bold grin, he tells the employee, “No, we would like to jump.”

Jenn’s reaction? Not thrilled. “Without even asking me, he made a decision for the both of us. I think he needs to be doing a better job of reading my emotions right now,” she says, her frustration evident.

Sam M., on the other hand, thought he was helping. “I want her to be comfortable being uncomfortable,” he explains in an on-camera interview. Yet, Jenn felt more abandoned than adventurous.

“I am clearly terrified and Sam’s not reading my emotions at all,” she confides to the cameras. “I feel like I’m up here all by myself.”

Sam Is Clashing With The Other Men

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The drama didn’t end there. In the July 22 episode of The Bachelorette, Sam M. clashed with Devin during a group date, leading to a heated confrontation.

"You say mutual respect, but you don’t believe that,” Devin, 28, accuses Sam M., his tone sharp.

Sam M. wasn’t having it. “I don’t respect you,” he fires back at the freight company owner. “I got nothing to say to you. We are not going to be friends.”

Their spat intensified after Aaron left, ominously cautioning Jenn about some suitors possibly not being ready for a commitment. “I don’t respect you, I don’t like you, I want nothing to do with this,” Sam M. reiterates to Devin, leaving no room for reconciliation.

Meanwhile, Sam N. dropped a bombshell during the group date, declaring he was falling in love with Jenn. This revelation stunned everyone, including Thomas N., 31, who called it “intense” and “premature.”

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“These are some big, big statements to be making so early on,” Jenn reflects in an on-camera interview. “It does feel very early, but it also feels kind of good because at the end of the day, I am here for love and to find my person.”

As we watch Jenn navigate her journey, it’s clear that this season will be packed with emotions, tough decisions, and maybe a few more daring jumps. Will Sam M. redeem himself, or has his initial misstep left an indelible mark? Can Jenn find true love amid the chaos, or will the drama prove too much?

Tune in Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC to see how Jenn’s story unfolds. One thing’s for sure—this season of The Bachelorette promises to be a wild ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep us glued to our screens.

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The Bachelorette
TV-14
Reality
Competition
Release Date
January 8, 2003
Network
ABC
Showrunner
Mike Fleiss
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    Chris Harrison
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    Tayshia Adams
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    Kaitlyn Bristowe
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    Jesse Palmer

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming
Directors
Mike Fleiss
Writers
Elan Gale
Franchise(s)
The Bachelor
Main Genre
Reality
Creator(s)
Elan Gale
Seasons
21
Story By
Elan Gale
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu, The Roku Channel