Grant Ellis is ready to find love (and a wife).

Ellis, who is the titular “Bachelor” for Season 29 of “The Bachelor,” was first featured on Jenn Tran’s season (Season 21) of “The Bachelorette.” Things didn’t work out between the two, but that didn’t deter Ellis, who is now taking another chance at finding love on the upcoming season of “The Bachelor.”

Grant will be the second Black man to lead “The Bachelor” since the show first premiered in 2002. In June 2020, Matt James was cast as the first Black bachelor.

“I’m looking for love. I want a wife. I’m searching for that happiness,” Ellis says in his promotional video. “To get what you want out of life, you have to take a chance. Love is a choice. Love is hard. But ultimately, the hardest things have the biggest reward. Let the journey begin.”

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“The Bachelor’s” newest bachelor is described in his bio as “a self-proclaimed mama’s boy,” with an “infectious smile and unwavering positivity (that) instantly brightens every room he enters.”

ABC says the upcoming season will come “with a bold, new twist on the traditional first impression rose,” and that the chance to make a “strong connection has never been more crucial.”

Here’s what to know about Season 29 of “The Bachelor,” including the contestants, trailer and how to watch.

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When does ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 premiere?

Season 29 of “The Bachelor” will premiere with a 2-hour episode on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes dropping weekly every Monday.

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 schedule

ABC has not released the full schedule for “The Bachelor” Season 29, and it not yet clear how many episodes the season will have. “The Bachelor” franchises typically have nine to 13 episodes per season.

Season 28 of “The Bachelor” had 11 episodes, while the most recent season of “The Bachelorette” had 10 episodes.

How to watch ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 premiere

Season 29 of “The Bachelor” will debut on ABC on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode. It will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

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Season 29’s “Bachelor” is Grant Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey and a former pro basketball player. A Lakers fan, Ellis enjoys “hitting strikes at the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights,” per ABC.

Ellis “captured the hearts of Bachelor Nation on Season 21 of ‘The Bachelorette’ with his infectious smile and unwavering positivity,” ABC says about him, adding “fans saw Ellis’ genuine desire to build a future centered on family” before his emotional exit.

“As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure and genuine connections,” according to ABC, and “hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 cast

The 25 women vying for Grant’s heart include:

• Alexe, 27, a pediatric speech therapist from New Brunswick, Canada
• Alli Jo, 30, a boxing trainer from Manalapan, N.J.
• Allyshia, 29, an interior designer from Tampa, Fla.
• Bailey, 27, a social media manager from Atlanta, Ga.
• Beverly, 30, an insurance salesperson from Howard Beach, N.Y.
• Carolina, 28, a public relations producer from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
• Chloie, 27, a model from New York, N.Y.
• Christina, 26, a marketing director from Fargo, N.D.
• Dina, 31, an attorney from Chicago, Ill.
• Ella, 25, a luxury travel host from Los Angeles, Calif.
• J’Nae, 28, an account coordinator from Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Juliana, 28, a client service associate from Newton, Mass.
• Kelsey, 26, an interior designer from Brooklyn, N.Y.
• Kyleigh, 26, a retail manager from Wilmington, N.C.
• Litia, 31, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah
• Natalie, 25, a Ph.D. student from Louisville, Ky.
• Neicey, 32, a pediatrician from Blythewood, S.C.
• Parisa, 29, a pediatric behavior analyst from Birmingham, Mich.
• Radhika, 28, an attorney from New York, N.Y.
• Rebekah, 31, an ICU nurse from Dallas, Texas
• Rose, 27, a registered nurse from Chicago, Ill.
• Sarafiena, 29, an associate media director from New York, N.Y.
• Savannah, 27, a wedding planner from Charlottesville, Va.
• Vicky, 28, a nightclub server from Las Vegas, Nev.
• Zoe, 27, a tech engineer and model from New York, N.Y.

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 contestants:Meet the women vying for Grant Ellis’ heart

Who will host ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29′?

Canadian-born TV personality and ex-football commentator Jesse Palmer will host the show.

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