Grant Ellis has accepted a rose from ABC.
In a way of talking.
Following his considerably stunning exit from the most recent 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 instantly brightens every room he enters,” learn ABC‘s official description of its new lead.
“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.”
Whereas pursuing Jenn Tran as a contestant on The Bachelorette, Ellis spoke to Tran in regards to the influence 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 stated he was falling in love — however then Tran despatched Grant packing previous to subsequent week’s hometown date episode.
“I want a family, you know?” he stated on the August 12 episode of The Bachelorette.
“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.”
Added Ellis after his elimination:
“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.”
Wanting forward, nevertheless, as The Bachelor himself, Ellis might be accountable for this emotional course of.
As he steps into the function, ABC notes that “Ellis is raring to embark on a journey crammed with romance, journey, and real connections.
“He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
We’re positive Grant Ellis has that hope.
We’re additionally positive, primarily based on the historical past of this collection, that it gained’t really be realized. However, hey, we’re rooting for the man! He appears good and real.
The Bachelor Season 29 will probably premiere in January of 2025.
Earlier than it hits the air, nevertheless, Joan Vassos will star on the first-ever season of The Golden Bachelorette.
“It’s a privilege to be a mom to four amazing kids and a grandmother (they call me Jojo) to two beautiful grandchildren. But once a mom, always a mom and sometimes the timing doesn’t work out with finding love,” the brand new actuality star wrote on her Instagram Story in October.
“Everyone at home is doing great and I hope one day I will get the chance at love again.”
The Golden Bachelorette premieres Wednesday, September 18, at 8/7c on ABC.
