I'm Convinced Grant Ellis Might Regret Becoming The Bachelor (He Was Struggling Throughout The Season)

Grant Ellis probably felt like he won the lottery when he was cast as The Bachelor, but I think he may regret accepting the role. Grant, a 31-year-old day trader and former basketball player from New Jersey, had appeared on a reality dating show once before. He made his television debut as one of the men dating Jenn Tran during The Bachelorette season 21. When Jenn eliminated Grant before hometown dates, he was cast as The Bachelor. Though it must have seemed like a great consolation prize, I think Grant may regret being The Bachelor.

After his showing on The Bachelorette season 21, I was sure Grant would be great in The Bachelor season 29. He seemed to have the perfect personality for a Bachelor franchise lead. I was surprised he was floundering from day one and throughout the season. He made several questionable decisions; Grant eliminated some of the women he seemed to connect with while struggling with some of the women he kept around. With Grant down to his final three women, I think he may come to regret agreeing to be The Bachelor.

Grant's Season Hasn't Been The Best One

Afraid Of Making The Wrong Choice

It's hard to say why I haven't liked The Bachelor season 29 as much as past seasons. The Bachelor season 28 was a tough act to follow. Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson are engaged and madly in love. Last season was great, so I had high hopes for Grant's season. There was plenty of drama, but Grant doesn't seem to know what he wants. He waffled so much, and his affections swung wildly on and off. Before the season, Grant told People he was afraid of making "bad decisions," but I think his caution may keep him from finding love.

Grant Can't Seem To Make Any Strong Connections With Any OF The Women

He Sent Home Two Great Options

If you had asked me who the two early front-runners were, I would have said Alexe Godin and Dina Lupinco. Grant liked Alexe from the moment she walked up to the mansion with her llama, Linda. Grant gave her the highly-coveted first impression rose and the first solo date. I was convinced Alexe was the one for Grant, but Grant eliminated her before hometown dates. As for Dina, she's someone who Grant genuinely seemed to deeply admire. He sent her home after her hometown date.

Grant has had challenges with each of the three remaining women. He barely seemed to notice 27-year-old Zoe McGrady throughout the season and didn't have much of a connection with the engineer/model. He's physically attracted to 28-year-old client service associate Juliana Pasquarosa, but their relationship has stayed at a surface level. I think he likes 31-year-old venture capitalist Litia Garr the most, but he's worried that her being a devout Mormon may make things hard. During past seasons of Bachelor franchise shows, I'd usually have an idea of who was winning, but Grant is inscrutable.

Grant Doesn't Know Who To Choose In The Finale

He May Not Even Get Engaged

Any of Grant's final three women could win his final rose, but I wouldn't be surprised if he walked away without handing it out. The Bachelor season 29 trailer, which Bachelor Nation posted to YouTube, ends with Grant appearing confused during the final rose ceremony. When host Jesse Palmer asks him if he's ready to choose between the final two women, Grant says, "The truth is, I don't know." If Grant gets engaged to the wrong woman, he'll regret being on the show, but he'll also regret it if he walks away empty-handed.