The Bachelorette Season 21 started with 25 men vying for Jenn Tran’s affection — but rest assured, there’s only one Love Virgin.
Sam Nejad, aka Sam N. (because don’t forget, there’s also a Sam M.), hopped out of the limo on Night 1, made his way over to Jenn, and boldly declared, “I’m a virgin…a love virgin! I’ve never been in love.” He explained that both of his parents were born in Iran, he had no girlfriends growing up, and he dates with the intention of getting engaged.
The Bachelorette producers poked fun at Sam N. by making his Night 1 chyron read, “Never Been To Third Base Emotionally,” and as the season progresses, we have a feeling The Love Virgin will encounter his fair share of challenges with Jenn, his fellow contestants, and of course dairy (which we learned in Episode 2 he can’t eat).
Despite Sam N.’s lack of experience, Jenn gave his a rose at the end of Episode 1 and Episode 2, so it’s high time we learn more about the Season 21 contestant, don’t you think? Who is Sam Nejad on The Bachelorette? And how long does he stick around this season? We’ve got answers!
Here’s everything to know about The Bachelorette‘s Season 21 contestant Sam N., including his Bachelorette bio, age, hometown, Instagram account, and more.
Per Sam’s official Bachelorette bio, the 25-year-old entrepreneur from Carlsbad, California’s “energy is unmatched.”
“The entrepreneur comes from a big Persian family and hopes to meet his dream woman to welcome into his world. Sam N.’s family is extremely important to him and so is their approval of anyone he dates,” the bio reads. “He only dates women he truly sees a future with, and he can really see a future with Jenn. Sam N. is driven and adventurous, and wants to take his future wife on thrilling dates like going zip lining. When he’s not working, Sam N. loves watching rom-coms and spending time with his BFF, aka his dog, Wagmi. Sam N. and Wagmi are a package deal, so hopefully Jenn is ready for some puppy love!”
And now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the fun facts!
If you’re looking to stay up-to-date with Sam outside of the show, you follow him on Instagram at @samnejad_, where he had 186,000 followers ahead of Season 21, Episode 3. You think that sounds suspicious? Join the club! It’s giving here for the wrong reasons in my opinion, especially since Sam N. also made an appearance on a YouTube show in August 2023 titled, “Girls Blind Rank Guys Kissing,” which currently has more than eight million views. Hmmm… (Spoiler alert: He got mixed reviews!)
As for how long Sam N. will be on The Bachelorette, here’s what Reality Steve has to say.
Want to avoid major Bachelorette spoilers? This is your chance to stop reading. But if you’re curious to know how long Sam Nejad might stick around, we’ve got a Reality Steve rumor that offers some insight below.
Per a May 31 Instagram post, Reality Steve claims he knows Jenn Tran’s Top 2 contestants, and sadly for Sam N. stans, he reportedly doesn’t make Jenn’s Top 2. As Reality Steve’s incorrect Daisy and Joey spoiler in The Bachelor‘s latest season reminded us, rumors are only rumors until proven otherwise. So you’ll have to keep watching to see when and why Sam Nejad leaves the show.
New episodes of The Bachelorette premiere Mondays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET on ABC and next-day on Hulu. In the meantime, be sure to read our interview with Jenn Tran for more Bachelorette Season 21 teases.