Grant Ellis is the lead on the 29th season of "The Bachelor," which premiered on Monday night. Ellis, a Houston resident, was previously a contestant on "The Bachelorette" season 21. He is now looking for love among 25 women. The show airs every on Monday at 7 p.m. CT, with the premiere being a 2-hour special, as reported by Statesman, as reported by Statesman.

After an emotional exit from "The Bachelorette," Ellis was revealed as the next Bachelor on "The Bachelorette's" "Men Tell All" special. He’s seeking a partner who shares his values, saying, "I want to be happy. I want a wife. I want to be in love." A New Jersey native, Ellis moved to Houston after a basketball career-ending injury and found success in day trading. He’s embraced Houston’s warm weather and culinary scene while building resilience in both life and love, sharing his journey on "The Viall Files," as reported by Chron.com.

Jesse Palmer will host the new season of "The Bachelor," which features "with a bold, new twist on the traditional first impression rose." Ellis, the lead, is excited about the diverse women competing and said, "This group of ladies are wonderful." With a season likely spanning nine to thirteen episodes, Ellis also shared, "On Jenn's season, I didn't really get to show who I was: my personality, my sense of humor and just the way I am on an everyday basis." The outcome of his romance remains a secret until the finale, according to Statesman and Chron.com.