‘The Bachelor’ Cast Revealed for Season 29 by Grant Ellis

The Bachelor The cast has been revealed for season 29.

Grant Ellis, 30, a contestant from last season The bachelorette starring Jenn Tran, he’s the bachelor handing out roses when ABC’s veteran reality series returns January 27.

Its women looking for love range in age from 21 to 31 and hail from Puerto Rico, Canada, Texas, and New York, among other locations, with professions ranging from pediatrician, venture capitalist, and boxing coach to social media manager.

Ellis, who was eliminated during the sixth week of Tran’s season, is the franchise’s second Black Bachelor, following Matt James who led a poorly managed season 25 that aired in 2021. After his announcement and before leaving to film the coming season. , Ellis said he had “no hesitation” in accepting the role: “When they called me, I just expressed my gratitude and said, ‘Sure.’ Of course I will take on the role. If you want to help me find my wife, I’m happy to do so.

The former professional basketball player and day trader from New Jersey is “eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure and authentic relationships.” He hopes to find a partner who shares his values ​​of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation of the simple pleasures of life,” according to ABC.

Here are the 25 women who will compete for Grant’s heart:

The Bachelor is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Claire Freeland, Bennett Graebner, Tim Warner and Peter Gust are executive producers.