Grant Ellis

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Grant Ellis
Born (1993-12-15) December 15, 1993 (age 31)
Education Albertus 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]

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Early life and education

Ellis was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, to parents Robert and Renee. [1] [5] He has a sister, Taylor. [6] He was a star basketball player at Hudson Catholic Regional High School, and received a Division I scholarship to play for the Iona Gaels men's basketball team in 2012. [7] [8] He transferred to Albertus Magnus College after two years and graduated in 2017 with a degree in criminal justice. [9]

Career

After graduating college, Ellis played professional basketball in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto in the Dominican Republic. [3] [10] After retiring from basketball due to an injury, he moved to Houston, Texas and began a career as a day trader. [1]

Reality television

The Bachelorette

In March 2024, Ellis was revealed to be a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelorette starring Jenn Tran. [11] He finished in fifth place, with Tran sending him home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns. [4]

The Bachelor

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

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024 The Bachelorette HimselfContestant; season 21; fifth place
2025 The Bachelor Lead; season 29

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