Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber Navigate Romance Rumors
Bachelorette alum Jenn Tran maintains that she and Dancing With the Stars partner Sasha Farber are just friends. Despite her statement, fans eagerly hope for more between the duo, raising continual dating speculations.
Jenn’s experience on The Bachelorette was far from ideal. After proposing to Devin Strader in May 2024, the season 21 lead shared on After the Final Rose that the engagement ended unexpectedly. During the September finale, Jenn expressed her confusion: "I don’t understand what happened... I don’t know what was happening through his head," she said. This heartfelt moment reflects different perspectives on the split, which occurred the previous month. "All the promises he made and all the love he wanted to give to me wasn’t there anymore," Jenn lamented.
After the turbulent exit from the show, Jenn embarked on a new chapter. With her After the Final Rose filming finished, she quickly jetted to New York. On Good Morning America, she proclaimed her unexpected spot on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars alongside pro Sasha Farber. "It was such a whirlwind," she later explained on the podcast Sorry We’re Cyrus. "I ran off the stage, and within 40 minutes, I was on a plane to meet Sasha." Her astonishment captured a spontaneous moment almost cinematic in nature. "It was wildly romantic meeting at the airport. I had to Google his name," she reflected.
Their meeting rapidly kindled friendship. Despite knowing each other for only four hours, Sasha expressed a strong connection. "She's only met me for four hours," he told E! News. However, Jenn playfully remarked that he earned her first impression rose. "First impressions have been great so far," she noted enthusiastically. Sasha committed to supporting her through the aftermath of The Bachelorette's drama, adding, "I’m here for her, and I feel like I’m gonna be there all the time."
The premiere of Dancing With the Stars season 33 arrived two weeks later. Judge Derek Hough hinted at a connection beyond dancing, stating to Jenn, "Forget about The Bachelorette because you found your perfect match right here." This comment fueled speculation among viewers, particularly due to their seemingly playful interactions on social media regarding their status.
Throughout the competition, interest in their relationship increased. After a lively week two episode, Jenn said "We have so much fun together." When asked about their friendship on camera, Sasha avoided detailed comments but didn’t deflect the intrigue either, emphasizing their bond.
The speculation heightened during Disney night when they performed a romping rumba to "Kiss the Girl." Judge Derek’s light-prodding comment — "Is it weird for me to say that I ship this?" — amplified sentiments about their chemistry. However, after receiving a perfect score during Halloween week, Jenn and Sasha faced elimination from the competition. "We’ve spent seven weeks attached at the hip," she said, recognizing how connected they had become in such a short span.
Following their exit, Jenn happily mentioned their living situation. "I need to find a place, and that's probably Sasha’s couch," she explained on the podcast. While praising him, she joked about his expectations like cooking and cleaning every day. However, noting that she wouldn’t have to pay rent added comic relief to her sentiment. "It’s amazing," she concluded. "And I get free dog therapy too. Perfect."
As Jenn celebrates her birthday on November 24, she reiterates their platonic status: "Just BFFs for life." Nonetheless, she remains open to the possibility of future romance with Sasha, noting, "I can’t predict the future." Yet, when defining relationships, caution prevails. "If you say boyfriend, he’s going to freak out."
