Grant Ellis has gone from passing basketballs to passing out roses on The Bachelor. In August 2024, the former professional basketball player was named season 29's leading man — making Ellis the second Black Bachelor in franchise history.

New "Bachelor" star Grant Ellis teased what fans can expect from his season in an interview with "Good Morning America."

Grant Ellis' season of "The Bachelor" debuts tonight. Meet the 25 women vying for his heart, including a tech engineer, wedding planner, attorney, and more.

Bachelor Grant Ellis also tells PEOPLE that he wanted to "take things slow" in the Fantasy Suites because "I think a lot of times when you initiate the physical part, it could cause you to make really bad decisions.

The new Bachelor, whose season begins Monday on ABC, declined to comment on the dating franchise's issues surrounding race, saying he was focused on his experience.

The Bachelor’ season 29 lead Grant Ellis opened up about his family during Jenn Tran’s season 28 of The Bachelorette

Hubba, hubba! Out of all the Bachelor seasons, this one may be our favorite one yet. Grant Ellis, is the newest lead, and we can definitely see why he was chosen; however, we can’t seem to wrap our brains around why he’s single. He’s got the charm, looks, and is a funny goof ball. Find out all about the newest hunk below!

Grant Ellis is looking for the love of his life on The Bachelor season 29, and one girl made a great first impression. Ahead of the show’s premiere on January 27, 2025, fans were eager to find out which lucky lady received the coveted first impression rose.

Ellis was announced as the next "Bachelor" in August. Fans were first introduced to Ellis on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette," where the two connected over their mutual attraction for each other and common goals. Tran said goodbye to him during week 6 of season 21.