00:00ABC just announced the leading man for the newest season of The Bachelor.
00:04ABC has picked Grant Ellis of Jen Tran's season of The Bachelorette to hand out roses for season 29,
00:11making history as the second-ever Black Bachelor to lead the hit reality dating series.
00:16Ellis was eliminated in the sixth week of Tran's journey. Now, the former pro basketball player
00:21and day trader from New Jersey is, quote, eager to embark on a journey filled with romance,
00:26adventure, and genuine connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty,
00:31humor, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.
00:35Ellis' casting marks another diverse lead in the long-running reality series.
00:39The 25th season of The Bachelor starred the first-ever Black Bachelor, Matt James.
00:44Meanwhile, Tran is currently starring as the franchise's first-ever Asian-American lead.
00:49The Bachelor will return in 2025 on ABC and Hulu. A premiere date has yet to be announced.
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