The Bachelor is gearing up for another rosy—or thorny—chapter.
As Jenn Tran continues her journey to find love on The Bachelorette, ABC announced its lead for the next season of The Bachelor airing in 2025: Grant Ellis. The day trader, 30, had an emotional exit in the Aug. 12 episode.
“Jenn is a great woman,” Grant told the cameras before leaving. “I expressed my love for her. 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.”
The Houston native added, “I want a family, you know? I want to be happy. I want a wife.”
He’s now ready to find the one.
“A self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Ellis’ infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters,” read a press release from ABC. “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.”