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Grant Ellis
Born
Grant Ellis

(1993-12-15) December 15, 1993 (age 30)
EducationAlbertus Magnus College (BS)
OccupationTelevision personality
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[2]

Grant Ellis (born December 15, 1993)[3] is an American television personality and former professional basketball player who is best known as a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelorette, and as the star of season 29 of The Bachelor.[4]

Early life and education

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Ellis was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey.[1] He was a star basketball player at Hudson Catholic Regional High School, and received a Division I scholarship to Iona University in 2012.[5][6] He transferred to Albertus Magnus College after two years and graduated in 2017 with a degree in criminal justice.[7]

Career

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After graduating college, Ellis played professional basketball in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto in the Dominican Republic.[3][8] After retiring from basketball due to an injury, he moved to Houston, Texas and began a career as a day trader.[1]

Reality television

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The Bachelorette

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In March 2024, Ellis was revealed to be a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelorette starring Jenn Tran.[9] He finished in fifth place, with Tran sending him home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns.[4]

The Bachelor

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On August 12, 2024, immediately after his elimination aired, Ellis was announced as the star of season 29 of The Bachelor.[10]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 The Bachelorette Himself Contestant; season 21; fifth place
2025 The Bachelor Lead; season 29

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rosenthal, Victoria (August 13, 2024). "Who is Grant Ellis? Everything you need to know about the N.J. native named as the new 'Bachelor'". NJ.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Grant Ellis". Iona University. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Grant Ellis". Proballers. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Hailu, Selome (August 12, 2024). "'The Bachelor': Grant Ellis Named Season 29's Leading Man After Exit From Jenn Tran's Season". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Villanova, Patrick (September 20, 2011). "Hudson Catholic hoops star Grant Ellis gives verbal commitment to Iona College for next year; drawn by Division I team's style of play". NJ.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Wallace, Amanda (July 9, 2024). "NJ natives Jenn Tran and Grant Ellis are looking for love on 'The Bachelorette'". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Grant Ellis". Albertus Magnus College. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Wysong, David (August 12, 2024). "Who is Grant Ellis? 5 facts about the newest 'Bachelor'". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Hearon, Sarah (March 26, 2024). "Bachelorette Season 21 Cast: See Jenn Tran's Potential Contestants". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Baldwin, Kristen (August 12, 2024). "Grant Ellis named the new Bachelor moments after his Bachelorette elimination". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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Preceded by The Bachelor
Season 29 (2025)
Succeeded by
Incumbent