Only One Thing Can Save The Bachelor Franchise After Grant Ellis And Juliana Pasquarosa's Breakup

Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa got engaged at the end of The Bachelor season 29, but they're already finished after only three months. The path wasn't easy from the start, so their split wasn't much of a surprise. While Grant, 31, was attracted to Juliana, 28, right away, their emotional connection wasn't immediate. It took time to develop, and it often felt like it would never happen. Due to past heartbreak, Juliana struggled to let her walls down, even after she and Grant fell in love with each other. In the end, Grant gave Juliana his final rose.

The Bachelor season 29 ended with Grant proposing to Juliana, but it was far from a foregone conclusion. Grant never seemed to know what he wanted, and wavered until the end. After their engagement, Grant and Juliana dealt with multiple dramas, including Grant's runner-up, 31-year-old Litia Garr, accusing him of leading her on. It was an especially bad sign when Grant and Juliana recently revealed that they're planning another proposal. After a short three-month engagement which was marked by distance, Grant and Juliana finally called it quits recently. After the massive failure, only one thing can save The Bachelor franchise.

Grant & Juliana Were Doomed From The Start

He Told Two Women That He Loved Them

Grant and Juliana’s engagement on The Bachelor Season 29 ended in a split just three months after the March 2025 finale, with signs of trouble evident early on. Grant’s indecision, expressing love for both Juliana and runner-up Litia until the final moments, raised doubts about his commitment. Grant and Juliana spent limited time together post-show, with minimal social media interaction and only one shared photo from a trip to Aruba. Juliana’s private nature clashed with public expectations, indicating their relationship lacked the foundation for long-term success.

Grant & Juliana Tried To Make It Work

He Even Offered To Move To Boston

Things seemed to be going well for Grant and Juliana when he announced he'd be moving to Boston to be with him. Before joining the cast of The Bachelorette season 21 and The Bachelor season 29, Grant lived in Houston, Texas. He realized Juliana's close relationship with her family would make it difficult for her to leave New England. The fact that he decided not to sell his Houston home was a sign that he wasn't completely committed to the move.

Joey & Kelsey's Wedding Could Save The Franchise

Bachelor Nation Has Recently Turned Out Several Failed Relationships

The Bachelor franchise has recently seen more than its share of failure. Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got married at the end of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, but divorced after only three months. The Bachelorette season 21 ended with Jenn Tran and Devon Strader splitting up before the season finale of the show had even aired, making for an uncomfortable reunion. The Golden Bachelorette season 1 ended with an engagement between Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, but they have no interest in getting married anytime soon.

With all the recent failed Bachelor relationships, it's up to Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson from The Bachelor season 28 to save the franchise. Joey and Kelsey got engaged at the end of The Bachelor season 28, and they've been happy ever since. They're one of the franchise's best couples, and their summer 2026 wedding could save the Bachelor brand.

The Bachelor seasons 1-29 can be streamed on Hulu.