The Bachelor: How Joey Graziadei & Grant Ellis Compare As Leads (Which One Is More Worthy Of Adoration?)

Joey Graziadei and Grant Ellis are both popular cast members in The Bachelor franchise, but how do they compare as leads? Season 29 of the series is set to premiere on Monday, January 27, when fans will get to watch Grant's journey to find love. The previous season of The Bachelor was successful, with Joey still engaged to his final pick, Kelsey Anderson - will Grant have the same lucky fate?

Grant, a 31-year-old day trader from Newark, New Jersey, was revealed as the lead for The Bachelor season 29 shortly after his elimination from Jenn Tran's The Bachelorette season. Following this announcement, host Jesse Palmer shared that more than 10,000 women had applied to The Bachelor with the sole intention of dating Grant. With so many women eager to date Grant, it seems like he won't have a hard time finding his other half, but there's no telling how the season will go.

Grant's A More Sincere Lead

His Intentions Are Pure

So many viewers immediately fell in love with Grant the second he popped up on their screen during The Bachelorette season 21. Throughout the season, Grant came to the realization that he was falling for Jenn, but she sent him home just before the hometown dates. He was heartbroken because he felt so ready to settle down and become a husband and a father, which sets him up perfectly to be the next Bachelor.

Grant made his intentions very clear throughout his time on The Bachelorette, always emphasizing that he was looking forward to getting married and starting a family. That's why producers announced him as the lead for The Bachelor before Jenn's season even finished airing, knowing fans would be rooting for him. Grant spent all of his time on the season focused on finding love and didn't get swept up in the drama between other men, proving he was there for the right reasons.

Grant Isn't Chasing Clout Like Joey May Have Been

Joey Has Lost A Lot Of Fans

Throughout his time on The Bachelorette season 20 with Charity Lawson, viewers gravitated towards Joey, which is why he was chosen to be The Bachelor. Once he was the lead, he was praised for his genuine connections with contestants, empathetic listening skills, and kind demeanor - in fact, he's considered one of the best recent Bachelor leads. He also ended his season with an engagement, which has stood the test of time thus far, marking his season a success.

Now, however, a lot of people have started to view Joey as a clout chaser following his appearance on Dancing With The Stars. Going immediately from two seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette into another reality show makes it seem like he went on the series for the wrong reasons, wanting fame instead of love. Plus, Joey and Kelsey have been engaged for over a year with no wedding planned yet, which raises questions about whether they'll actually tie the knot.

Grant & Joey Have Different Life Experiences

Grant Seems Much More Mature

This upcoming season of The Bachelor is highly-anticipated, and a lot of that has to do with the fact that Grant is the lead. Though fans did want to see Joey at the helm of his own season, Grant is an even more desirable lead, approaching his time on the show with more maturity. Joey was 28 when he started his journey as The Bachelor lead, while Grant is 31, making him even more ready to settle down.

Grant is also no stranger to going through hardships. While both of the Bachelor leads have experience in professional sports, Grant went through a tough loss, ending his professional basketball career due to an injury. He now works as a day trader and emphasizes the importance of pivoting, showing he's willing to do anything to provide for his future family, even when times get tough.

Who Is The More Popular Bachelor?

There's a Clear Answer

While a lot of fans were excited to see Joey as The Bachelor, the hype for this season with Grant as the lead has reached an all-time high. Despite women flocking to apply for Season 29 to get the chance to meet Grant, only 25 were chosen, which is seven less than appeared on Joey's season. This could mean that Grant is taking the process a lot more seriously, wanting to spend more time with each woman in an effort to build real connections.

With the season premiere airing in just a couple of weeks, it seems like the public definitely likes Grant a lot more than they liked Joey. Seeing someone who is so ready to settle down and genuinely wants to start a family is heart-warming, especially after seeing how long Joey has stalled his wedding to Kelsey. As the season goes on, public perception of The Bachelor's Grant Ellis might change, but for now, he is definitely more popular.