Grant leads season 29 after leaving Jenn’s season

Grant Ellis has been named as the star of season 29 of “The Bachelor” following his Monday departure from season 21 of “The Bachelorette,” which is led by Jenn Tran.

Ellis is 30 years old and lives in Houston, where he works as a day trader. According to ABC’s official biography for the upcoming franchise lead, he is a “self-described mama’s boy” whose “infectious smile and unwavering positivity immediately brighten any room he enters.” The former professional 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 a bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey full of romance, adventure and real connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values ​​of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”

An early standout among Season 21’s “Bachelorette” contestants, Ellis developed a bond with Tran during the group dates and cocktail parties of the first four episodes. The pair had their first one-on-one date on the week 5 episode, which aired on August 5. During their dinner, Ellis spoke with Tran about the impact his father’s substance abuse problems had on him, while Tran described her struggles. with her absent father. The next night, Ellis shared with the other contestants that he was starting to fall in love with Tran. But to the surprise of many fans, Tran sent him home in Week 6 instead of taking him to his hometown, where she will meet the families of the remaining contestants.

Tran joined ABC’s reality dating franchise as a contestant on Season 28 of “The Bachelor,” which aired earlier this year and was led by Joey Graziadei, who is now engaged to Kelsey Anderson. Season 29 will air in 2025, as will season 10 of “Bachelor in Paradise.” This fall, ABC will debut “The Golden Bachelorette,” a spinoff of “The Golden Bachelor” that will be led by 61-year-old Joan Vassos.

“The Bachelor” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Claire Freeland, Bennett Graebner, Tim Warner and Peter Gust serve as executive producers.