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"The Bachelorette" newest season officially debuted Mondays night with the start of Season 21 on ABC.

Jenn Tran met the latest batch of 25 male contestants following her elimination from "The Bachelor" Season 28 featuring Joey Graziadei. She handed out one first impression rose and eliminated 7 contestants.

Louisville native Matt Arnold was among the 25 suitors vying for Tran's love. Did he get a rose Monday night?

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Who is the new 2024 Bachelorette?

Jenn Tran is the new bachelorette for Season 21 in 2024.

Who is 2024 'The Bachelorette' contestant and Louisville, Kentucky native Matt Arnold?

Here's what we know about Bachelorette contestant Matt Arnold, according to his Bachelorette profile:

  • From: Louisville, Ky.
  • Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
  • Age: 27
  • Occupation: Insurance executive
  • Interests: Hiking, making music, meditation and spending time with his beloved dog, Nina.
  • Fun facts: At the peak of Arnold's bucket list is climbing Mount Everest … pun intended; he wishes for the ability of teleportation; and he's the lone redhead in his family.
  • Dream date: Exploring a museum with the woman of his dreams and talking about all the different art pieces.
  • Zen to Jenn?: Arnold's parents are still married and very much in love, so he has high hopes for finding a similar story. He's looking for a woman who is all Zen and no drama.

Did Matt Arnold receive a rose from Jenn Trann on 2024 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 premiere?

Arnold's journey came to a close on opening night, as he did not receive a rose from Jenn Tran.

Who was eliminated in the 2024 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 premiere on ABC last night?

Who received the first impression rose from Jenn Tran on 2024 'The Bachelorette' Season 21 premiere last night?

Jenn Tran gave 27-year-old contractor Sam M. her first impression rose during the premiere. Sam M. was Tran's first kiss of the night and her only kiss during the premiere.

When is ABC's 'The Bachelorette' 2024 Season 21 air date featuring Jenn Tran?

"The Bachelorette" Season 21 featuring Jenn Tran premieres on July 8, 2024.

When does 'The Bachelorette' 2024 air on ABC?

New episodes of "The Bachelorette" will air on ABC every Monday.

What time does 'The Bachelorette' 2024 ABC premiere with Jenn Tran start?

The season premiere of "The Bachelorette" featuring Jenn Tran aired at 8 p.m. ET Monday, July 8, 2024.

Where can I watch 'The Bachelorette' 2024 Season 21?

Watch "The Bachelorette" when new episodes air live on ABC every Monday at 8 p.m. ET. Visit Hulu the next day to stream the latest episode or past season of "The Bachelorette" and "The Bachelor."

How long is 'The Bachelorette' 2024 premiere?

"The Bachelorette" Season 21 premiere featuring Jenn Trann is 2 hours long.

'The Bachelorette' 2024 Jenn Tran's cast of men for Season 21 on ABC

Here's a list of the 25 men on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" reality series. Photos of the full cast are available here.

Are 'The Bachelor' Season 28 couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson still together?

Yes, Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson are still engaged. Graziadei had this to say in an Instragram post: "Just checking in as the luckiest guy in the world…"

Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.