"We really won" — The Bachelorette fans celebrate Jonathan being invited to join the Bachelor in Paradise cast

The Bachelorette season 21 aired episode 9, The Men Tell All on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, on ABC. The segment saw 15 of Jenn Tran's suitors return to the show as they discussed their time on the show with host Jesse Palmer.

Later in the episode, the host extended the first ever invitation of the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise to Jonathan Johnson. The show is set to air next year.

The Bachelorette season 21 fans congratulated the cast members for receiving the invitation as they were excited to see him return to screens. One person wrote on X:

"jonathon being the first guy cast on paradise?? we really won #TheBachelorette"

"Jonathon's connection with Jenn was also my favorite, but hopefully, he will join Bachelor Paradise because he's such an attractive man—too bad Jenn didn't pick him in the end because she loves picking the wrong men. #TheBachelorette #Bachelorette #MTA," a fan commented.

"Jonathan is the biggest walking green flag I’ve ever seen. This man is going to have the vacation of his life on paradise. We are all cheering you on my dude #TheBachelorette," a tweet read.

The Bachelorette season 21 fans said that they are "so happy" about the announcement:

"So happy for Jonathan on the Bachelor in Paradise.." a person wrote.

"JOHNATHON ON PARADISE LET’S GOOOOOO #TheBachelorette," a fan commented.

"JONATHAN PLEASE ugh he has gotta be like the top pick of paradise I’m serious ladies #TheBachelorette," a tweet read.

The Bachelorette season 21 fans also said:

"JONATHON OFFICIALLY GOING TO PARADISE, LET'S GOOOOO #TheBachelorette," a person wrote.

"THANK YOU JESSE FOR DOING THE LORDS WORK, SEE YOU IN PARADISE JONATHAN #TheBachelorette," a fan commented.

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"I'll see you there": The Bachelorette season 21 star Jonathan accepts Bachelor in Paradise invitation

In The Bachelorette season 21, The Men Tell All segment, Jesse Palmer extended the first ever Bachelor in Paradise season 10 invitation to one of Jenn Tran's suitors.

While discussing his journey on the dating reality show, Jonathan told Jesse Palmer that he was currently single. After which, the host told him about an "opening next summer."

"I guess I'll see you there," Jonathan responded.

While talking to People Magazine about the invitation, The Bachelorette season 21 cast member said that he had never seen the Bachelor Nation show before. He said that his initial reaction to Jesse Palmer's invitation was "Woah." He added that he wished someone had given him a "heads up."

Jonathan's elimination was revealed to the public during The Men Tell All segment. He chimed in on the same while in conversation with the publication and said that he expressed his feeling to Jenn a little too late.

Jonathan said that it was his "fault" that he couldn't get those feelings "further." He added that his family said "great things" about the ABC frontrunner and that they were "bummed" that Jonathan and Jenn did not end up together.

"They're like, ‘We loved her. She was incredible. We could've seen you guys having an amazing life together," Jonathan added.

While speaking about his parents, he recalled his Hometown date with Jenn and said that it was surreal to "crazy" to see the production crew in his "actual reality." He said that the experience was eye-opening and that it helped him understand his feelings towards Jenn more.

After the segment aired, The Bachelorette season 21 fans took to social media to voice their excitement about Jonathan accepting the BiP invitation.

Tune in next week on September 3, 2024 to see who wins Jenn Tran's final rose on The Bachelorette season 21.