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Grant Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Grant Ellis December 15, 1993 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
| Education | Albertus Magnus College (BS) |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Height | 6 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The Bachelorette
[edit]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
[edit]On August 12, 2024, immediately after his elimination aired, Ellis was announced as the star of season 29 of The Bachelor.[10]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Bachelorette | Himself | Contestant; season 21; fifth place |
| 2025 | The Bachelor | Lead; season 29 |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Grant Ellis". Iona University. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Grant Ellis". Proballers. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Grant Ellis". Albertus Magnus College. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Wysong, David (August 12, 2024). "Who is Grant Ellis? 5 facts about the newest 'Bachelor'". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Hearon, Sarah (March 26, 2024). "Bachelorette Season 21 Cast: See Jenn Tran's Potential Contestants". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen (August 12, 2024). "Grant Ellis named the new Bachelor moments after his Bachelorette elimination". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Grant Ellis at IMDb
- Grant Ellis on Instagram