Grant Russell Ellis was a contestant on the 21st season of The Bachelorette.
He was eliminated in week 6.
He was announced as the star of the 29th season of The Bachelor on August 12, 2024.
Personal life[]
He met Juliana Pasquarosa on his season of The Bachelor and ultimately proposed to her.
Biography[]
The Bachelorette[]
Retrieved from abc.com
It’s easy to see what makes Grant such a catch. His smile lights up every room he walks into and is followed by his positive attitude. Grant is a mama’s boy who loves poetry and reading, and says he’s here to find the love of his life. The former pro basketball player is passionate about his new career as a day trader and hopes to be able to provide for his future family. When Grant isn’t hustling at his job, he loves watching the Lakers, going bowling, and singing his heart out at karaoke. After his last long-term relationship didn’t work out, Grant is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his Bachelorette journey to begin.
- Grant plans to visit every country in his lifetime.
- Grant is an avid salsa dancer.
- Grant wishes he could live in the year 3000 to see what technology is like.
The Bachelor[]
Retrieved from abc.com
After an emotional exit, Grant Ellis’ journey to find love will continue as he takes on the role of leading man for the upcoming 29th season of The Bachelor. The adventurous day trader, who captured the hearts of Bachelor Nation with his genuine desire to build a future centered around family, will be handing out roses when his season premieres next year, on January 27th, on ABC.
A self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Ellis’ infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters. The former pro basketball player is passionate about his career as a day trader, but when he’s not immersed in the fast-paced world of finance, you can find him cheering on the Lakers, hitting strikes at the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights. As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Trivia[]
- Grant is the second African-American man to be chosen as the lead in The Bachelor after Matt James.
- Unlike Matt, Grant is the first African-American man that was chosen as the lead from a previous season of The Bachelorette.
