Bachelorette winner Devin Strader denies ‘misconstrued’ restraining order reports

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 28-year-old, who was briefly engaged to the ABC dating show’s lead Jenn Tran, was first exposed by a well-known fan of The Bachelor franchise RealitySteve in a YouTube livestream when he showed an affidavit of Strader’s past arrest warrant for one felony count of “simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling.” An unnamed ex-girlfriend of Strader alleged that while she was out of town, her home was burglarized and a diamond necklace that Strader had gifted her had been stolen. She is a very special person, and I wish her nothing but good things.” He then spoke about the restraining order and arrest warrant, explaining that they happened during “a low point in my past” and were “severely misconstrued.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Strader was shortly engaged to Jenn Tran, who claimed he broke up with her over the phone “The accusations are simply not true as I have never inappropriately laid hands on another individual or treated my ex-girlfriend in any of the ways I have been depicted,” his statement continued. “I know that I have made mistakes in my life and that I am not perfect, but I have continued to work every day to be someone that my family and friends would be proud of, and I am truly thankful to everyone who has been by my side.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, details from the restraining order were sealed when the show’s producers were conducting background checks on the contestants.