The next star of ABC’s hit reality dating series The Bachelor has been revealed.
The network shared that Grant Ellis, a contestant from Jenn Tran’s ongoing season of The Bachelorette, will be the next Bachelor for the show’s 29th season, per Variety.
Ellis wasn’t given the rose needed to continue for Tran’s season, but he’ll now get a chance to field an entire Bachelor process of his own.
While Tran’s season is entering its hometown dates, Ellis’ run with the long-running reality program as its lead star will begin sometime in 2025.
At least for now, Tran’s season will conclude in the weeks ahead.
Check out Ellis’ Bachelorette biography, per Variety.
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.”
