''The Bachelor'': Grant Ellis Named Leading Man for Season 29
Jenn Tran''s ex will get to embark on his own journey for love on ''The Bachelor.''
Grant Ellis is the new Bachelor! The same night that fans watched Jenn Tran send Grant packing ahead of Hometowns, the 30-year-old day trader was named The Bachelor''s season 29 lead.
After Grant realized that his stint on The Bachelorette was over, he emotionally told the cameras, "I feel empty right now. Jenn''s a great woman. She''s a great woman. I expressed my love for her. I poured everything out and it wasn''t good enough. It just sucks knowing that you feel some way about somebody, and they don''t feel the same about you."
"I want a family. I want to be happy. I want a wife. I want to be in love. I want that," he said. "I want to give everything to somebody, and I want them to give everything to me in return."
Grant will get a chance to find just that with his own season of the franchise.
Per ABC, Grant is "a self-proclaimed mama''s boy" with an "infectious smile and unwavering positivity." A former pro basketball player, Grant "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, Grant is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections," the network says. "He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life''s simple pleasures."
Season 29 of The Bachelor, which will air next year, will follow Joey Graziadei''s turn on the show. The tennis pro ended his season engaged to Kelsey Anderson, and the duo is currently in the process of planning their wedding.
First up in the franchise, though, is The Golden Bachelorette. Gerry Turner''s ex, Joan Vassos'', journey for love will begin Sept. 18 on ABC. Watch the video below for more on the show''s inaugural season.
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