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ABC announced on November 13 that The Bachelor season 29 will premiere on January 27, 2025. This season will feature Grant Ellis, the new Bachelor, returning to Bachelor Nation for another shot at love, as he meets 32 potential suitors in his journey to find "the one."
The release date announcement was made during The Golden Bachelorette finale, which featured Joan Vassos' final rose ceremony. Although the episode had its ups and downs, it concluded on a happy note, with Joan getting engaged to Chuck Chapple.
The finale episode also treated fans to a first-look teaser of Grant's season of The Bachelor, hinting at an emotional journey and one of the most dramatic seasons in the franchise’s history.
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In of one the clips from the teaser, Grant can be seen sharing his thoughts with former Bachelor Joey Graziadei and telling him that his biggest fear was ending up alone. This was followed by another clip where The Bachelor rolled up his sleeve on a date to reveal his wolf tattoo further showcasing his fear of being alone.
“My biggest fear is that I end up alone,” Grant told Joey Graziadei in the teaser.
The teaser ended with a clip from the finale of the season where Grant was very confused and had no idea as to who he was going to pick from his final two suitors.
“We got both women, they’re here on standby, and of course, I have to know which to send first,” Grant concluded.
The Bachelor season 29: Grant Ellis shares his ideal suitor
Grant Ellis will make his return to Bachelor Nation as the lead for The Bachelor season 29, premiering January 27, 2025, on ABC. He first appeared on The Bachelorette season 21 where he was one of the contestants hoping to win Jenn Tran’s heart.
Although he managed to establish a good bond with The Bachelorette, it wasn't enough and he was eliminated during week six. Reacting to his elimination, Grant said that while he was heartbroken, he wasn't planning on giving up on love. He shared that he would find his happiness and wouldn't stop until he does.
Before he could leave, he was informed that he would be the next Bachelor in the upcoming season. Grant returned on the Men Tell All episode to discuss his plans for The Bachelor Season 29. He expressed his excitement for the season and shared that all his family members were happy for him.
During the segment, host Jesse Palmer revealed that since Grant was announced as the next Bachelor, there had been more than 10,000 new women who applied to be on the show with him. Jesse then asked Grant what he was looking for in a partner, to which Grant replied:
"A kind soul, somebody who's genuine, somebody who... either through good or bad, were able to sit down and talk about things. You know, ultimately, I know it's so cliche, but beauty fades and I'm looking for what's in here [points at his heart].
Grant was looking for somebody who's going to "treat other people well" and that they could ultimately build together. He wished for a bond that's "never going to fade."
He went on to share that, in preparation for the upcoming season, he plans to work on developing his emotional intelligence. He also joked about keeping up with his routine of 100 pushups a day to stay in shape for the journey ahead.
The Bachelor season 29 will premiere on January 27, 2025 on ABC.
