‘The Bachelor’ Courts Grant Ellis To Lead Season 29

The Bachelor has found its next leading man in Grant Ellis.

Ellis had an emotional exit on Monday night’s episode of The Bachelorette Season 21, as Jenn Tran sent him home just ahead of hometown dates.

ABC describes Ellis as “a self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Ellis’ infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters.”

He is a former pro basketball player, now pursuing a career as a day trader. He’s a Lakers fan who also enjoys bowling and karaoke nights. As the Bachelor, Ellis is “eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures,” ABC says.

The Bachelor is set to debut sometime next year. Typically, it airs in the winter. Last season, which was led by Joey Graziadei, aired from January to March.

Before Ellis begins his own journey toward love, Joan Vassos will be leading the inaugural edition of The Golden Bachelorette when the show premieres September 18 on ABC.

The Bachelor, along with the other shows in the franchise, 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.