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The much-awaited season 21 of The Bachelorette finally made it to screens on Monday, July 8. The premiere episode, which saw 25 suitors introduce themselves to Jenn Tran, the first Asian American bachelorette of the season, made headlines because it saw the first kiss of the season.
Jenn kissed Sam McKinney and also gave him the first impression rose. This was because she felt the most comfortable with him and thought their conversation flowed easily. After their little moment that made waves on the internet for its duration and passion, fans got curious to know more about Sam McKinney.
According to his official bio on ABC, the network that runs The Bachelorette season 21, Sam is a contractor in South Carolina, USA.
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More to know about Sam McKinney- the recipient of the first kiss of season 21 of The Bachelorette
The official ABC bios of the contestants on The Bachelorette season 21, give deep insights into their professional and personal lives. They give viewers exactly what they're looking for while considering a match for the Bachelorette this season.
Sam's bio says that he is 27 years old and hails from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. He works as a contractor there, and in his free time, he likes motorcycling, golfing, and watching Sons of Anarchy. It further gives insights into his love life, saying,
"Sam M. has been in love before and is extremely loyal when it comes to his partner. Cheating is his No. 1 deal-breaker and is looking for a partner as loyal as he is."
The bio also says that Sam's muscles and tattoos have nothing on him because he is a "softie" at heart. It says that he has always been the "relationship type" of person, and his dream is to be a loving husband and a father. A line in his bio also says that he "brightens every room with his dazzling smile."
ABC also states some fun facts about each contestant, and Sam's say that he was homeschooled, he officiated his sister's wedding recently, and he visited the West Coast for the first time because of The Bachelorette season 21.
In his introduction video in the first episode of the show, Sam said that he was in love with a girl from middle school in the past and was engaged to her too. However, she cheated on him, and there was no repairing the relationship, so they split up. He said he had been single for a year now since that happened, and he aspired to be an ideal husband and father.
He also shared that he was in a motorcycle accident that was dangerous enough to kill him, but miraculously, he walked away without a scratch. The bachelor said that ever since this incident, he has tried to seize every opportunity he gets.
Why did Sam M get the rose on the premiere episode of The Bachelorette season 21?
After her interaction with Sam, Jenn felt an "undeniable" connection with him. That was because he hailed from the South, and Jenn always wanted to date a Southern man. She called Sam "Hottie" with a lot of "Southern Charm." She then explained her decision to give him the rose and the kiss, saying,
"I don’t always pick the right men, but there’s something in my gut that’s just telling me there’s something here. I’m really excited about it and really excited to get to know you more. I can’t stop thinking about you."
New episodes of The Bachelorette season 21 come out on Mondays on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.
