‘The Bachelor’: Grant Ellis Named Season 29’s Leading Man After Exit From Jenn Tran’s Season

Grant Ellis has been named as the star of “The Bachelor” Season 29 following his exit on Monday 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. Per ABC’s official bio for the franchise’s upcoming lead, he is a “self-proclaimed mama’s boy” whose “infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brighten 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.”

Ellis was an early standout among the Season 21 “Bachelorette” contestants, developing a connection with Tran throughout the group dates and cocktail parties of the first four episodes. The pair went on their first one-on-one date in the Week 5 episode, which aired on Aug. 5. At their dinner, Ellis spoke to Tran about the impact his father’s substance abuse issues had on him, while Tran described her struggles with her absent father. The next night, Ellis shared with the other contestants that he was beginning to fall in love with Tran. But to many fans’ surprise, Tran sent him home during Week 6.

Tran entered ABC’s hit reality dating franchise as a contestant on Season 28 of “The Bachelor,” which was led by Joey Graziadei, who is now engaged to Kelsey Anderson. Before Season 29 airs in 2025, ABC will debut “The Golden Bachelorette,” a spinoff of “The Golden Bachelor” that will be led by 61-year-old Joan Vassos. Additionally, “Bachelor in Paradise” will return for its 10th season in 2025.

“The Bachelor” Season 29 will air on ABC in 2025.

“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.