Grant Ellis has accepted a rose from ABC.
In a way of talking.
Following his considerably stunning exit from the newest season of The Bachelorette, this 30-year previous from Houston was named the star of The Bachelor Season 29.
As such, Ellis turns into the second-ever African-American to anchor the long-running franchise.
“A self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Ellis’ infectious smile and unwavering positivity immediately brightens each room he enters,” learn ABC‘s official description of its new lead.
“The previous professional basketball participant is enthusiastic about his profession as a day dealer, however when he’s not immersed within the fast-paced world of finance, you could find him cheering on the Lakers, hitting strikes on the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights.”
Whereas pursuing Jenn Tran as a contestant on The Bachelorette, Ellis spoke to Tran in regards to the affect his dad’s substance abuse points had on him, whereas Tran described her struggles together with her absent father.
There gave the impression to be a connection — heck, Ellis even mentioned he was falling in love — however then Tran despatched Grant packing previous to subsequent week’s hometown date episode.
“I need a household, you recognize?” he mentioned on the August 12 episode of The Bachelorette.
“I wish to be blissful. I need a spouse. I wish to be in love. I would like that, you recognize? I wish to give all the things to any individual, and I would like them to present all the things to me in return. I don’t know what else to say. I didn’t assume that was going to occur tonight.”
Added Ellis after his elimination:
“I poured all the things out and it wasn’t adequate. It simply sucks realizing that you simply really feel a way about any individual, and so they don’t really feel the identical about you.”
Wanting forward, nonetheless, as The Bachelor himself, Ellis shall be in command of this emotional course of.
As he steps into the function, ABC notes that “Ellis is keen to embark on a journey stuffed with romance, journey, and real connections.
“He hopes to discover a accomplice who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for all times’s easy pleasures.”
We’re positive Grant Ellis has that hope.
We’re additionally positive, based mostly on the historical past of this collection, that it received’t really be realized. However, hey, we’re rooting for the man! He appears good and real.
The Bachelor Season 29 will doubtless premiere in January of 2025.
Earlier than it hits the air, nonetheless, Joan Vassos will star on the first-ever season of The Golden Bachelorette.
“It’s a privilege to be a mother to 4 superb children and a grandmother (they name me Jojo) to 2 lovely grandchildren. However as soon as a mother, all the time a mother and generally the timing doesn’t work out with discovering love,” the brand new actuality star wrote on her Instagram Story in October.
“Everybody at house is doing nice and I hope in the future I’ll get the possibility at love once more.”
The Golden Bachelorette premieres Wednesday, September 18, at 8/7c on ABC.
