The subsequent Bachelor has been introduced, and he’s prepared for the world, and ideally, the contestants, to fall in love with him. His title? Grant Ellis. When did we first see him? The viewers first met Grant on Season 21 of The Bachelorette as one of many males attempting to catch Jenn Tran‘s eye. However now, he’s prepared to show the web page and give attention to the brand new girls who shall be coming into his life on The Bachelor Season 29.
The common-or-garden Grant didn’t anticipate to grow to be the subsequent Bachelor however is now set to be the second Black Bachelor after Matt James, who turned the franchise’s first Black Bachelor in 2021.
The 30-year-old shall be taking middle stage because the lead for The Bachelor‘s twenty ninth season, following up fan favourite Joey Graziadei‘s stint on the franchise. The charismatic Grant has already been on The Viall Recordsdata podcast, although not that a lot is thought about him but. It’s, nevertheless, recognized that he’s a self-proclaimed “mama’s boy,” who needs to go to each nation earlier than he dies.
This time round, he received’t go house after simply six weeks. As an alternative, he hopes to get engaged after two and a half months of ladies battling it out to win over his coronary heart. So, earlier than the present, which is about to begin in 2025, airs, it’s time to get to know Grant.
The place is Grant Ellis from?
Grant is from the Backyard State, in any other case generally known as New Jersey. Though he at present lives in Houston, Texas, he grew up in Newark. He graduated from Catholic Regional Excessive College in New Jersey. Earlier than he went to play basketball at Iona College in New York. He transferred throughout his school profession and ended up at Alberta Magnus Faculty in Connecticut, the place he accomplished his schooling.
What does Grant do for a residing?
After Grant’s budding school basketball profession, he made a reputation for himself and ended up taking part in skilled basketball within the Dominican Republic. Grant sadly obtained an damage and needed to retire from his profitable basketball profession. These days, he’s a day dealer.
When will Grant’s season of The Bachelor air?
A precise date is but to be introduced, however it’s anticipated to begin airing in January 2025. This may observe the conventional schedule for The Bachelor. Season 28, which noticed Joey because the lead, began on January 22, 2024. Previous to Grant, Joan Vassos will lead The Golden Bachelorette, which premieres on September 18.
What occurred to Grant on The Bachelorette?
Jenn and Grant appeared to have an excellent connection, and he or she even requested him on a one-on-one date throughout Episode 5. Earlier than that, Jenn had additionally raved about how “sizzling” she thought Grant was. But, every week later, he was despatched house. This got here as form of a shock for Grant, who had been getting ready to take Jenn house to fulfill his household.
Throughout their date, Grant opened up about his troublesome childhood and fractured relationship together with his dad, who was hooked on substances all through his life. “That is, like, the proudest I’ve ever been of my dad,” he shared with Jenn as he talked about his dad searching for remedy and being two months sober. The subsequent Bachelor lead additionally added, “My mission in life is to be the person my father wasn’t,” throughout their romantic New Zealand seaside date.
So, though he didn’t get to go all the best way throughout his time on The Bachelorette, Grant has mentioned to have an “open coronary heart and open thoughts” as he embarks on his new journey.
Who’s Grant’s ex-girlfriend?
The title nor social media profiles of Grant’s ex-girlfriend have been revealed, but he has opened up fairly a bit concerning the long-term relationship on The Viall Recordsdata. The 2 have been collectively for seven years and in the end grew aside. The subsequent Bachelor praised his time together with his ex for instructing him many essential feats like emotional intelligence and placing another person first.
Grant has come out to say that he’ll be taking his subsequent steps very critically, main with, “I desire a household. I wish to be completely happy. I desire a spouse. I wish to be in love.” We’ll simply have to attend to see if he finds simply that, however the anticipation can start!
The Bachelor, Season 29, Premiere Date 2025, ABC
