Reaction to Jenn Tran’s Interview with Kelly Ripa: Arie Luyendyk Jr. Weighs In
Bachelor Nation member Arie Luyendyk Jr. weighs in on Jenn Tran’s awkward interview moment with Kelly Ripa, revealing that he felt trapped during his own interview with the co-host. Tran, 26, faced off with Ripa, 53, on a recent episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark,” where Ripa questioned the authenticity of relationships formed on reality TV shows like “The Bachelorette.”
Luyendyk’s comments came after fellow Bachelor Nation star Ashley Iaconetti expressed her disappointment with Ripa’s attitude towards the franchise. Despite the back and forth between Tran and Ripa, reports indicate that both women were not offended by each other’s comments and the interview was well-received by viewers.
Iaconetti and her podcast cohost, former Bachelor Ben Higgins, also shared their thoughts on Ripa’s skepticism towards the show, with Higgins jokingly suggesting that Ripa may have been denied a role on the show in the past. Despite the controversy, Tran’s bold response to Ripa was applauded, with Higgins emphasizing that love can be found in unexpected places.
As the conversation continues within Bachelor Nation, Ripa’s stance on the authenticity of reality TV relationships remains a topic of discussion. Catch “The Bachelorette” on ABC every Monday at 8 p.m. ET to see how the drama unfolds.