ABC made historical past this week. Twice.
First, the community shocked viewers by revealing the identification of subsequent season’s The Bachelor lead far sooner than ordinary.
Second, it did so by revealing him to be Grant Ellis, solely the second African-American to ever maintain this title.
“We are announcing Grant so quickly so people can still apply to be on his season,” producer Robert Mills Tweeted after the announcement went viral. “If you think Grant is potentially the man of your dreams or you know someone who is apply ASAP!!!”
Truthful sufficient.
If ladies are gonna vie for Ellis’ coronary heart, nonetheless, after the 30-year outdated day dealer was eradicated by Jenn Tran on The Bachelorette… they should know what he’s in search of in a possible partner, proper?
Take it away, Grant Ellis!
“I’m looking for a love that’s kind and understanding. Some qualities I’m looking for in a potential partner is somebody who’s adventurous, somebody who’s affectionate and somebody who’s loving,” Ellis stated on a Good Morning America look.
“I can’t wait for this incredible journey to get kicked off; it’s going to be so fun and I hope you guys tune in. Peace!”
A press launch from ABC Leisure stated Ellis “is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.”
It added that “he hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
On The Bachelorette, Ellis admitted that he was falling in love with Tran.
He was despatched packing per week earlier than the hometown-date episode.
“I poured everything out and it wasn’t good enough,” he informed the cameras. “It just sucks knowing that you feel some way about somebody, and they don’t feel the same about you.”
It does, completely.
However Ellis will probably be accountable for his personal romantic journey when The Bachelor premieres in early 2025.
Throughout an interview with Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt on the Bachelor Glad Hour Podcast in July, Ellis stated that his favourite factor about Tran was “her ability to make a situation easy and how she lights up the room and how witty she is.”
Listed here are just a few info about Grant Ellis:
- He’s a New Jersey native who now lives in Houston.
- He performed basketball at Iona Faculty, Southern College and Albertus Magnus Faculty after which went on to play professionally in Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
- Ellis works as a day dealer. Whereas he’s “passionate” about his new profession, his ABC Bachelor biography says “he loves watching the Lakers, going bowling, and singing his heart out at karaoke” when he “isn’t hustling at his job.”
