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.

ABC announced that Grant Ellis will lead season 29 of 'The Bachelor' following his elimination from Jenn Tran's season 21 of 'The Bachelorette'

The Bachelor star Grant Ellis has promised viewers that he might have one thing in common with a "villain" from The Bachelorette, but he's 'nothing like him." Ellis, who also starred on The Bachelorette but didn't get the final rose from Jenn Trann,