Who Is the Next Bachelor? ABC Reveals Season 29’s Leading Man

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The wait is over to find out who is the next Bachelor. At the end of the most recent episode of The Bachelorette with Jenn Tran, ABC sent out a press release announcing that Grant Ellis, who—spoiler alert—was eliminated at the latest rose ceremony, will be the franchise’s next leading man.

“After an emotional exit, Grant Ellis’s journey to find love will continue as he takes on the role of leading man for the upcoming 29th season of The Bachelor,” the release said. “The adventurous day trader, who captured the hearts of Bachelor Nation with his genuine desire to build a future centered around family…will be handing out roses when his season premieres next year on ABC.”

Following his elimination, the 30-year-old Houston resident said he felt empty after expressing his love for Jenn and it not being good enough. “It just sucks knowing that you feel a certain way about somebody and they don’t feel the same way about you,” he said. “I want to be happy, I want a family, I want a wife. I want to be in love. I want to give everything to somebody and have them give me that in return. I don’t know what else to say.  I did not think that was going to happen tonight.”

In last week’s episode, Ellis had his first one-on-one date with the Bachelorette. The two had a genuine connection, and he lasted another week on the show, but not before being sent home prior to hometowns (airing next Monday, August 19).

Now, with Ellis in the drivers seat, he should have no problem finding that special someone who’s ready to go the distance with him. According to ABC, Ellis is a “self-proclaimed mama’s boy” and was a former professional basketball player overseas. “He 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 connection.”

Meanwhile, Tran’s season of The Bachelorette is still airing. And while we don’t know how it’ll end, we have been primed for a twist by Tran herself. In an interview with Glamour, the leading lady revealed, “The whole journey happened in a way that needed to happen, and I’m very happy with the way that things ended…. It’s definitely an ending that I didn’t see coming for myself. My family won’t see it coming, and I don’t think the viewers will see it coming too. I’m excited for it all to unfold.” So are we.

Fans of the series also have the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette to look forward to, starring fan favorite Joan Vassos from The Golden Bachelor. The upcoming season of The Golden Bachelorette will expand to 90 minutes each week as opposed to one hour, and is also moving from Thursday nights to Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT on ABC, followed by new episodes of Abbott Elementary. It will stream the next day on Hulu.

Then, in 2025, Ellis’s season of The Bachelor will premiere (most likely in early January, as it will begin filming soon). 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.

Originally Appeared on Glamour