'The Bachelor' Names Next Leading Man for Season 29 | THR News Video

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ABC just announced the leading man for the newest season of 'The Bachelor.' ABC has picked Grant Ellis of Jenn Tran's season of 'The Bachelorette' to hand out roses for season 29, making history as the second ever Black bachelor to lead the hit reality dating series.

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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.
00:55For more on this story, head to THR.com.
00:58And for the latest entertainment news and updates, keep watching The Hollywood Reporter News.

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