Grant Ellis

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Grant Ellis
Born
Grant Russell Ellis

(1993-12-15) December 15, 1993 (age 31)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S. [1]
Education Albertus Magnus College (BS)
OccupationTelevision personality
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) [2]

Grant Russell 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 "Grant Ellis". Proballers. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. 1 2 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. ↑ Hudgins, Ryan (January 27, 2025). "'The Bachelor' Season 29 Lead Grant Ellis' Family Guide: Meet His Mom, Dad and Sister". Us Weekly . Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ Norwin, Alyssa (January 27, 2025). "Who Is 'The Bachelor' Star Grant Ellis' Sister? Meet Taylor Ellis". TV Insider. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Grant Ellis". Albertus Magnus College . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Wysong, David (August 12, 2024). "Who is Grant Ellis? 5 facts about the newest 'Bachelor'". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Hearon, Sarah (March 26, 2024). "Bachelorette Season 21 Cast: See Jenn Tran's Potential Contestants". Us Weekly . Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  12. ↑ 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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