The Bachelor Season 29 star Grant Ellis is embracing the power of vulnerability. As fans eagerly await the premiere of his season on January 27, 2025, Ellis is candidly sharing his vision for the future. At his core, Ellis is a hopeless romantic, and he dreams of discovering his future wife through the show. He vividly imagines building a life together, enjoying family moments like picking their children up from school, and creating lasting memories.

In an exclusive video interview with US Weekly, Ellis expressed that he wears his heart on his sleeve. He believes in the importance of articulating one’s emotions. “It’s perfectly fine to express how you feel. My ultimate wish is to find happiness,” he shared. This genuine approach is precisely what viewers can anticipate from him throughout his season, promising authentic moments of connection.

Before leading his own season, Ellis captured hearts as a contestant on Jenn Tran’s Season 21 of The Bachelorette. His popularity surged after being a fan-favorite, leading to his selection as the next Bachelor in August 2024, shortly after Tran sent him home. Ellis is poised to make history as the second Black <em>Bachelor</em> lead, following Matt James’s groundbreaking season in 2021.

Grant Ellis Aims to Curate His Unique Love Story in ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29

During his insightful discussion on The Viall Files podcast, Ellis opened up about his feelings upon being approached by producers to take on the lead role for The Bachelor Season 29. He candidly admitted that he eagerly accepted the opportunity as soon as it was presented. Despite experiencing emotional turmoil after his elimination from Tran’s season, Ellis was genuinely excited to embark on another journey to find love.

Reflecting on his experience, Ellis confessed that he was blindsided by his elimination. He remarked, “I truly believed I would advance to the hometowns.” However, with hindsight, he recognizes that Tran shared a stronger bond with the other contestants. Ellis emphasized that he has great respect for Tran’s decisions and has come to terms with the fact that he simply was not her ideal match.

In his podcast appearance, Ellis also revealed a surprising detail: his mother was the driving force behind his participation in The Bachelorette. Initially, he didn’t take the process seriously, but once he was selected as a contestant, he decided to fully commit to the experience. He shared that throughout his journey, he discovered that falling in love with someone after just one date is indeed possible. With great anticipation, the upcoming Bachelor star looks forward to meeting the wonderful women on his season and exploring their compatibility.

Mark your calendars for the highly-anticipated premiere of The Bachelor Season 29 on January 27, 2025, exclusively on ABC. Additionally, fans can catch up on previous seasons available for streaming on Hulu.

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A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.

Release Date

February 19, 2013

Creator

Cast

Hugo Speer

Main Genre

Reality

Seasons

28

Character(s)

Uncredited

Creator(s)

Mike Fleiss

Writers

Mike Fleiss

Network

Channel 5, BBC Three

Franchise(s)

The Bachelor

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