Grant Ellis is the newest Bachelor looking for love and according to ABC News he knows exactly what he is looking for in a new partner.
The day trader and former pro basketball player from New Jersey was announced as the new star of “The Bachelor” Monday night and he shared a video message with “Good Morning America” Tuesday.
“Good morning, America! My name is Grant Ellis, your newest Bachelor,” he said in the clip. “I’m so excited to kick off my journey of finding love and I hope that you guys join me next year when the show premieres on ABC.”
“I’m looking for a love that’s kind and understanding. Some qualities I’m looking for in a potential partner is somebody who’s adventurous, somebody who’s affectionate and somebody who’s loving,” he continued. “I can’t wait for this incredible journey to get kicked off; it’s going to be so fun and I hope you guys tune in. Peace!”
Grant Ellis named new BachelorEllis appeared on Jenn Tran’s season of “The Bachelorette” and is “so excited” to begin his journey for love.
A press release from ABC Entertainment said Ellis
“is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections” and that “he hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
Besides being passionate about his career, Ellis, who is a self-proclaimed mama’s boy, also enjoys “cheering on the Lakers, hitting strikes at the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights” during his spare time, per ABC.
“Bachelor” fans were first introduced to Ellis on Jenn Tran’s season of “The Bachelorette.”
The two connected over their mutual attraction for each other and common goals, with Ellis telling Tran during an early group date that he is “on a mission” to start a family.
“I know when I have a family one day, I want to have a super close family,” he told her.
“I’m ready,” he added. “I’m on a mission, and that’s what I want.”
Tran and Ellis also had a romantic beachside horseback riding date in New Zealand, but he ultimately went home during week 6 of season 21.
anyways goodnight grant Ellis nation ???????? pic.twitter.com/6dWgZEhTlw
— mac ????⋆｡˚ (@onlyangeleclerc) August 13, 2024
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The new bachelor Grant Ellis is fine as hell. I might put myself as a contestant and be a cougar for him ???? #TheBachelor
— Tracey Vanderpump (@traceypump) August 13, 2024
