Heartbreak is never easy to navigate, but when it becomes a public spectacle, the pain can intensify. The recent live finale of popular reality show "The Bachelorette" left viewers stunned and divided as leading lady Jenn Tran's engagement to Devin Strader fell apart before their eyes.

During the emotional finale on September 3rd, Tran made history as the first Asian American Bachelorette by proposing to Strader. However, just moments before their proposal was set to air, host Jesse Palmer revealed that Tran needed to share an update with viewers.

With tears streaming down her face, Tran revealed that Strader had ended their engagement a month ago over a 15-minute phone call, expressing remorse for accepting her proposal. To make matters even more difficult, Tran was forced to relive the proposal on live television, seated next to Strader, as their emotional reunion played out on camera.

The on-air replay of the proposal, juxtaposed with Tran's tearful reactions, ignited a social media storm with fans and even former "Bachelor" star Ben Higgins condemning the show's decision as "cruel" and "unnecessary." Many questioned the motives of the producers, arguing that the heartbreak should not have been exploited for entertainment purposes.

This season of "The Bachelorette" was meant to be groundbreaking, with Jenn Tran as the first Asian American lead. However, there was immediate criticism about the lack of Asian American contestants during her season, and some contestants admitted to signing up under false assumptions about Tran's identity. In a July interview, Tran expressed disappointment over the lack of Asian men, highlighting it as an oversight.

The finale added fuel to the ongoing debate about racial representation within the franchise. Despite recent efforts by the executive producers to diversify the show, the treatment of Tran during the finale raised concerns among fans about the show's commitment to its candidates of color.

In the aftermath of the finale, social media erupted with calls to "cancel the whole franchise" due to the perceived mistreatment of Tran. However, during an appearance on "Good Morning America" the next day, Tran expressed relief that the finale had aired, giving her closure and a fresh start to move on.

Tran spoke candidly about her realization that Strader was different off-camera and expressed no regrets about her proposal. She remains hopeful that love will find her again and is determined to participate in the next season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" as part of her journey to move forward.

As the controversy continues to swirl, it remains to be seen how "The Bachelorette" franchise will address the backlash and work towards a more inclusive and compassionate approach in future seasons.