The Bachelor season 29: Meet the women competing for Grant Ellis’ heart
The Bachelor mansion is once again preparing to welcome a new group of 25 eager women looking for love
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Your support makes all the difference.It’s already that time of year for The Bachelor fans to block out their Monday nights in preparation for the 29th season of ABC’s hit dating series.
The new season welcomes back The Bachelorette alum Grant Ellis, 31, to the Malibu mansion; however, this time, he’ll be the one handing out roses.
Ellis is the second-ever Black male lead of the series, four years after Matt James became the first in 2021.
“A self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Ellis’ infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters. The former pro basketball player is passionate about his career as a day trader, but when he’s not immersed in the fast-paced world of finance, you can find him cheering on the Lakers, hitting strikes at the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights,” reads his official bio.
“As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
Season 29 of The Bachelor premieres on Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. on ABC, followed by weekly releases. Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Meet the 25 women prepared to fight for Grant’s heart below.
Alexe
Age: 27
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation: Pediatric Speech Therapist
Having grown up on a farm surrounded by goats, bunnies and chickens, Alexe is an animal lover who enjoys traveling and playing beach volleyball in her free time.
Fluent in French, she is also obsessed with cooking competition shows and ketchup chips. One activity, however, that you’ll never ever catch her participating in is Karaoke.
Alli Jo
Age: 30
Location: Manalapan, New Jersey
Occupation: Boxing Trainer
This gym shark is a bubbly and outgoing woman prepared “to find a love worth fighting for.” When she’s not hitting the gym, Alli Jo enjoys spending her time at the beach, planning trips, and trying new types of workouts.
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She would never be caught dead outside the house without lipstick on and dreams of one day shopping in Dubai.
Allyshia
Age: 29
Location: Tampa, Florida
Occupation: Interior Designer
A self-proclaimed horse girl, Allyshia is a former pageant queen and currently the longest-reigning Miss California. She, too, loves spending time at the beach and hanging out with her dogs, Bentley and Bagel.
While she describes herself as a typical mysterious Scorpio, she is also a hopeless romantic who used to drive a Barbie-pink Vespa in college.
Bailey
Age: 27
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation: Social Media Manager
Loyal and confident, Bailey is a social butterfly who is always on the go. However, when she’s not working, you can likely find her shopping, dancing or playing with her toy poodle, Easa.
She is a family-oriented individual whose comfort items include bread and her heating pad. She once took a flight for the sole purpose of leveling up her airline status.
Beverly
Age: 30
Location: Howard Beach, New York
Occupation: Insurance Salesperson
Beverly comes from a close-knit family and is ready to find a man who is trustworthy, kind and understanding. In her free time, she loves shopping and watching her favorite movies, like Titanic and The Princess Diaries.
She aspires to visit all seven continents in her lifetime.
Carolina
Age: 28
Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Occupation: Public Relations Producer
This adventurous trilingual (in Spanish, English and French) is looking for a partner who can live up to her childhood crush, Joe Jonas.
Carolina would describe herself as the “cool grandma,” and she would love to someday be roasted by acclaimed comedian Nikki Glaser.
Chloie
Age: 27
Location: New York, New York
Occupation: Model
As a Midwest transplant living out her modeling dream in the Big Apple, Chloie dreams of one day seeing herself on an NYC billboard.
Some of her favorite rom-coms include You’ve Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally, while her favorite cocktail is a dirty martini. She also is unashamed to admit that she still sleeps with her baby blanket.
Christina
Age: 26
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Occupation: Marketing Director
A matcha-loving Thanksgiving enthusiast who loves the outdoors and having wine nights or lake days with her friends, Christina is unapologetically herself.
She hopes to launch a clothing brand inspired by her grandparents.
Dina
Age: 31
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Attorney
While her career as an attorney has typically taken precedence in her life, Dina is now prepared to put romance first.
She is one of 11 children and prides herself in being one of the most clean and organized people, although she wishes she had more time to read a book for leisure.
Ella
Age: 25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Luxury Travel Host
Ella comes from a tight-knit Filipino family and is prepared to settle down. She loves watching live basketball games and spending time with loved ones over a good meal.
An enjoyer of romance novels, badminton and traveling, she much prefers glamping over camping.
J’Nae
Age: 28
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Occupation: Account Coordinator
A former overseas professional basketball player, J’Nae is an empathetic and funny person looking for a reliable and charismatic partner.
Her love language is Facetime, and she likes film photography.
Juliana
Age: 28
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Occupation: Client Service Associate
Born into a big Italian family, Juliana is an outgoing and unabashed woman whose favorite way to spend an afternoon is attending sporting events and museums.
One day, she hopes to own a dog-friendly bar.
Kelsey
Age: 26
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Interior Designer
This world traveler has been to nearly every continent, though she still hopes to spend an evening in an igloo someday. Her favorite place to vacation in the summer months is Martha’s Vineyard.
Kelsey also enjoys passing the time exploring new restaurants or on the search for her next vintage find.
Kyleigh
Age: 26
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Occupation: Retail Manager
As a Southern native, Kyleigh has always dreamed of getting married and becoming a mother.
Meanwhile, her hobbies include surfing, pickleball, line dancing and beach camping. For four months, she lived in Uganda, and her favorite movie is the 2001 war romance Pearl Harbor.
Litia
Age: 31
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Occupation: Venture Capitalist
Litia is a lover of sports, including basketball, football and water polo. She also loves riding horses and playing the board game Clue.
A few fun facts about her are that she is an incredibly fast swimmer, and while she loves the outdoors, she loathes hiking.
Natalie
Age: 25
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Occupation: Ph.D. Student
A loyal Seattle Seahawks fan, Natalie also likes watching romance movies and wandering old neighborhoods to look at beautiful homes.
As the owner of a beloved rescued pup named Tuck, she feels it’s important her future man is also an animal lover.
Neicey
Age: 32
Location: Blythewood, South Carolina
Occupation: Pediatrician
Currently, Niecy works at four different hospitals and is very passionate about her work. When she’s not helping children, she likes going to football games, browsing farmers markets and spending time with her three dogs, Charlie, Khloe and Chicago.
She has always wanted to be a spy.
Parisa
Age: 29
Location: Birmingham, Michigan
Occupation: Pediatric Behavior Analyst
A collector of rocks, Parisa loves to cook, travel and enjoy charcuterie nights. Her favorite way to unwind is by watching organization content on TikTok.
Rhadika
Age: 28
Location: New York, New York
Occupation: Attorney
Rhadika is proud of her Indian heritage and can’t wait to share her family traditions with a partner. She’s a self-proclaimed Potterhead who also loves shopping, getting a fresh manicure and cooking with her mother.
Rebekah
Age: 31
Location: Dallas, Texas
Occupation: ICU Nurse
Rebekah is an adventurous, ambitious and kind person who always aims to be the best-dressed person in the room.
She loves a good game of Scrabble and maintains a goal-oriented mindset.
Rose
Age: 26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Registered Nurse
An OG fan of Julie Andrews, Rose is also an F1 enthusiast who would love to one day attend a race.
Optimistic and goofy, she also likes exploring new places, the beach and enjoying a night out on the town.
Sarafiena
Age: 29
Location: New York, New York
Occupation: Associate Media Director
An avid Grey’s Anatomy fan, Sarafiena has seen every single episode of the long-running medical drama at least three times.
Her ideal weekend is spent with friends, grabbing dinner, drinks and going dancing.
Savannah
Age: 27
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Occupation: Wedding Planner
Similar to Katherine Heigl’s Jane from the classic rom-com 27 Dresses, Savannah is done being the wedding planning and is ready to be the bride.
She loves a good game of Charades, live music and going to dinner with friends. She dreams of one day planning the Met Gala.
Vickey
Age: 28
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation: Nightclub Server
Vickey is a former NFL cheerleader who’s retired the pom-poms.
With dreams of one day living on an Italian vineyard, she also enjoys hiking outdoors, watching football and spending time with her Chihuahua, Winnie.
Zoe
Age: 27
Location: New York, New York
Occupation: Tech Engineer and Model
A graduate of Duke University with a degree in mechanical engineering, Zoe enjoys outdoor adventures like boating, jet skiing, surfing and ice skating.
She was also the first female wrestler on her high school wrestling team.
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