Grant Ellis, fresh off his emotional exit from ‘The Bachelorette,’ is now the new star of 'The Bachelor' Season 29.
The upcoming season of the reality show ‘The Bachelor’ will be its 29th. Grant Ellis has been announced as the next star, becoming the 29th man to take on the role since the show's debut in 2002. His selection was declared after he was disqualified just before the hometown encounters in the most recent episode of the ‘Bachelorette’ season of Jenn Tran. In a recent episode of ‘The Bachelorette’, Grant Ellis confessed his love for Jenn Tran, communicated he was falling in love with Jenn, but made an emotional exit instead of securing a place among the top four contestants.
Grant Ellis, who previously played professional basketball and now works as a day trader, is also passionate about cheering for the Lakers, bowling, and singing at karaoke nights in his free time. Now, as the new Bachelor, Ellis is looking forward to building true connections and finding his love story. He also seeks a partner who's loyal, has a sense of humor, and enjoys the simple things in life like him.
Ellis will be the second Black lead of 'The Bachelor,' following Matt James, who was selected in 2020 and continues to date his season's winner, Rachael Kirkconnell. The next season of 'The Bachelor' is set to air in 2025, coinciding with the return of 'Bachelor in Paradise' after a brief break. Let us know all the details about this 22-year-old reality show!
‘The Bachelor’ is a reality television dating and relationship series that premiered on ABC on March 25, 2002. This series was developed by Mike Fleiss, and for the first 25 seasons, it was hosted by Chris Harrison. Seen as the centerpiece of the original 'Bachelor' franchise, its success led to the development of several spinoffs. On May 10, 2024, the series was renewed by ABC for its twenty-ninth season.
The series centers on a bachelor who selects a fiancée from a group of romantic interests, eliminating candidates weekly until only one remains. Contestants travel to exotic locations for dates, with conflicts arising from the elimination process. The show sometimes deviates from its format, leading to added drama. Instances of such departures include a previously eliminated lady returning to the series, a contestant who was not part of The Bachelor joining the cast, or the Bachelor choosing to eliminate someone outside the normal process. Unique instances include bachelors like Brad Womack and Jason Mesnick, who broke off their engagements, and Arie Luyendyk Jr., who proposed to his first runner-up during the ‘After the Final Rose’ episode, later marrying her.
In ‘The Women Tell All’ episode, eliminated contestants discuss their experiences and reveal new secrets. The two remaining women then meet the bachelor's family separately. By the episode's end, one woman is sent home, and the bachelor proposes to the other with the ‘final rose.’ The ‘After the Final Rose’ episode follows, featuring the bachelor, finalist, and runner-up in a talk show, often announcing the next season's lead. Contestants can leave the show at any time, and the bachelor decides when to present roses.
