Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, competed on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" with lead Jenn Tran, who ultimately chose Devin Strader during the final rose ceremony. Now, he's back on another quest for true love, becoming the second Black male lead in the franchise's history.

It’s typical to see about a third of the contestants sent home on Night 1. Joey Graziadei eliminated 10 of his starting 32 in Season 28, and before him, Zach Shallcross sent 10 of 30 home. Grant Ellis started with fewer women and therefore didn’t have quite as many Night 1 goodbyes.

Read on for bios about the 25 women on Grant Ellis's season of The Bachelor. Here's what to know about the contestants for season 29, premiering Jan. 27.

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!

There won’t be a new season of “The Bachelorette” this summer, Variety has learned. While ABC franchise typically airs “The Bachelor” each spring before selecting one of the contestants to lead a season of “The Bachelorette” in the summer,

A mystery woman from Grant Ellis' past shakes up The Bachelor season 29's premiere, with contestants wondering if an 'ex-girlfriend' returned for him.

North Jersey native Grant Ellis kicked off his quest for love on Monday night during the premiere of ABC's "The Bachelor." Who got the first rose?

What is going on in Bachelor Nation? The Bachelorette is not returning for Season 22 following Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor, which just began. It’s not clear why this is happening, but Deadline reported that their sources have confirmed that The Bachelorette is taking a pause—the Bachelor spinoff is not canceled.