Awkward moment alert!
Fans of Bachelor Nation and Dancing with the Stars got an unexpected bit of behind-the-scenes drama this week when The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran made a surprising confession — and it didn’t sit well with her current dance partner, Sasha Farber.
In a now-viral TikTok clip from rehearsals, Jenn playfully mentioned that Sasha’s cologne smelled “just like” her ex-boyfriend’s. While Jenn meant it as a harmless comment, the moment quickly turned tense as Sasha’s reaction revealed he wasn’t exactly thrilled to be compared to someone from Jenn’s romantic past.
“Oh no, not the ex!” Sasha responded, half-laughing but clearly caught off guard. “I thought I had a signature scent!”
Jenn tried to smooth things over, joking, “It’s a nice memory! He had good taste!” But fans were quick to pick up on Sasha’s less-than-amused expression. Some even speculated that the usually easygoing pro dancer may have taken the comment more personally than he let on.
In the comments, Bachelor Nation followers had plenty to say. One wrote, “Jenn, girl… we don’t talk about the ex when you’re dancing with the current!” Another chimed in, “Sasha trying to act cool but you know that stung a little.”
Meanwhile, fans couldn’t help but wonder who the mystery ex-boyfriend was, and if it might’ve been someone from Jenn’s time on The Bachelorette — perhaps even former contestant Sam McKinney, with whom she shared undeniable chemistry during her season. While Jenn didn’t name names, the internet is already buzzing with theories.
Despite the awkward moment, Jenn and Sasha seem to be keeping things professional as they prepare for their next performance. In a follow-up story, Jenn posted a lighthearted video of them rehearsing, with the caption: “Still partners in dance — even if my nose causes drama 😂🕺💃”
We’ll definitely be watching to see how this dynamic duo handles the spotlight — and whether Jenn’s perfume associations come up again!
