The Bachelorette's Aaron Says He Has His Eye on Women From Bachelor Nation: 'Let's Just Say I've DM'd a Couple' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenn Tran (left) and Aaron Erb (right).Photo:ABC(2)

ABC(2)

Things may not have worked out forAaron ErbandJenn Tran, but he isn’t giving up on Bachelor Nation just yet.

In an interview with PEOPLE following theMen Tell All special,Aaron says he doesn’t know what his next move is going to be, but he wouldn’t be opposed to continuing on in theBachelorfranchise. After the first two cast members of the upcoming season ofBachelor in Paradisewere announced, Aaron says he’d take a spot on the popular show.

“I think I’m hopeful for wherever life takes me,” he says. “So if they give me theBachelor In Paradisenod, given I have availability of my schedule, I would love to be on it. I think it’s an opportunity to find someone really special.”

He notes that “it did work forNoah, my twin,” who was originally on Clare Crawley’s season 16 ofThe Bacheloretteand went on to find his now-wifeAbigail HeringeronBiP.

“I’m open to the process and I believe in the process, so I think it would fit me, my style and just my personality a lot better in that environment,” Aaron adds. “So we’ll see where it goes, but I’m open to it.”

Jenn Tran (left) and Aaron Erb (right).John Fleenor/ABC

John Fleenor/ABC

Thinking about who in Bachelor Nation he might go for now that he is single again, Aaron reveals “there’s a few I could think about” but wouldn’t share much more.

“Let’s just say I’ve DM’d a couple,” he teases. “It was more of like, it was a mutual [friend], but I’m not going to name any names. If they were there [with me inParadise], I’d be really excited.”

“I’ve read that book a lot,” he says. “That really started me on my journey of self-discovery. It honestly changed my life. It’s a short read — it’s something I brought because it has some very easy lessons to learn. I didn’t bring a book to intend to give it away.”

Aaron Erb.Aaron Erb/Instagram

Aaron Erb/Instagram

“I feel like it was the right move and put myself in someone else’s shoes, [asking myself], ‘How can I care about someone in that moment?’” he continues. “So it was funny how much attention it got.”

Noah, who was on the receiving end of a similar situation when he was onThe Bachelorette,wasn’t as quick to defend Aaron’s actions.

“We were in the womb together, but I don’t think the book’s the move,” he said to Aaron. “I don’t think anybody should tell somebody that they are or aren’t ready. We’ve all got our own journey.”

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The Bacheloretteseason 21 finale airs Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com