Grant Ellis has been announced as the face of season 29 of “The Bachelor,” and his parents couldn’t be more proud.
Key Takeaways
- Grant Ellis is the new Bachelor after his journey from “The Bachelorette” was recently over.
- He was born to parents Robert and Renee Ellis, who take pride in his achievement.
- Ellis’s father was an addict for 30 years, but he is on his path to redemption and has checked himself into rehab.
With an unexpected early announcement, ABC revealed the lead of “The Bachelor” season 29 as Grant Ellis, a contestant in Jenn Tran’s “The Bachelorette.”
The news has surprised the Bachelor fans, with season 21 yet to be wrapped.
In a press release, ABC explained,
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 on Jenn’s season of The Bachelorette, will be handing out roses when his season premieres next year on ABC.
ABC
The news comes in after Grant was let go from the show when he confessed his feelings for Tran, saying he was falling in love with her.
The heartbroken man said to the camera,
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.
Grant Ellis
After the elimination on the August 12 episode of The Bachelorette, he said,
I want a family, you know? I want to be happy. I want a wife. I want to be in love. I want that, you know? I want to give everything to somebody, and I want them to give everything to me in return. I don’t know what else to say. I did not think that was going to happen tonight.
Grant Ellis
Family Ties
The 31-year-old was born in Newark, New Jersey, to his parents, father Robert and mother Renee Ellis.
When he was young, his family moved to Houston, Texas, and he was raised alongside his sister, Taylor Ellis, who is currently a model.
“A self-proclaimed mama’s boy,” Grant is extremely close to his mother, who has been there for him in every step of his life, which cannot be said about his father.
During his time on The Bachelorette, he mentioned the impact his dad’s substance abuse issues had on him.
In fact, Robert was an addict for 30 years and was recently fired from his job.
Thankfully, he has checked himself into rehab, and Ellis said he’s enjoying getting to know his dad again.
Moreover, Ellis is on a mission to be the man his father wasn’t.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Grant Ellis is the franchise’s second Black Bachelor after Matt James.
- He was a former professional basketball player who is now passionate about his career as a day trader.
- Ellis is an avid salsa dancer who also loves watching the Lakers, going bowling, and singing his heart out at karaoke.
