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    • 'The Bachelorette' breaks new ground
    • When: The first episode of Season 21 airs July 8 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
    • What to know: Dozens of men are vying for the affection of Bachelorette Jenn Tran, the show’s first Asian American lead.
    • Yahoo Entertainment Reporter Neia Balao informed me that Tran has spoken about having Vietnamese immigrant parents, and Neia’s excited to see something different from the typical white American family experience onscreen.
    • The casting announcement stirred controversy, as some viewers expected a fan-favorite Bachelor contestant to star.
    • In a clip from the premiere, Tran shoos away suitors whose main interest is becoming famous.
    • Why I’ll be watching: I’m cautiously optimistic that the show’s size-inclusive casting — a rarity! —might start a trend.
    • — Kelsey Weekman
    • July 3, 2024