While some were dissatisfied with Grant as an option, others felt strongly that he was a great pick because of his emotional availability, which he'd put on display during Jenn Tran's season. While Grant had some difficulties that it was clear he needed to resolve, he was emotionally available and ready to find someone to move forward in life with, which was a great set of qualities for a Bachelor lead. Despite knowing that Grant may not be the best choice overall, he was ready, willing, and Bachelor Nation approved, so his season moved forward despite any potential fan reservations.
Grant choosing someone chaotic proves he's hardly ready to settle down, and is still looking for drama.
Zoe McGrady Accused Producers Of Interfering
The Bachelor Contestant Struggled To Connect Because Of Alleged Interference

Unfortunately for Zoe, the fact that she got little screen time kept her on the show far longer than she should've been, and ultimately wasted her time. While the show was airing, Zoe was vocal about how little screen time she received, even speaking up about the way Bachelor producers appeared to interfere with her ability to connect with Grant. Sharing that the producers didn't give her enough time to get to know Grant, especially in their first-ever one-on-one during hometowns where they did a silent yoga class, Zoe wasn't happy with the way Grant or the show treated her.
Grant Pushed Rose Sombke Away
He Wasn't Looking For A Genuine Connection
While Rose had some beef with fellow contestant Carolina Quixano, it came to a head when Carolina was outwardly physical with Grant in front of the other women, and Rose confronted him about it. Grant chose to reassure her, but when Rose relayed his words to Carolina, Grant had a hard time with the admission. After he admonished her in front of the other women for telling them something he'd shared with her privately, Rose found herself disconnected from the relationship. She chose to walk away, and despite hoping to fix their relationship, Grant let her walk away from him.
Grant Crushed Litia Garr's Heart
He Led Her To Believe She Was The One
As The Bachelor continued on, Grant felt like he was making headway in his relationships with a few women, including Juliana Pasquarosa and Litia Garr. From early on, Grant and Litia shared a special connection. The pair seemed to understand each other in a deep, meaningful way, and though they had a few cardinal differences, Grant was open with Litia about how much he cared for and loved her. Grant's consistent reassurances to Litia led many to believe he'd be choosing her in the end, but he shocked Bachelor Nation by letting her go during the heartbreaking final rose ceremony.
Grant Chose Juliana, Who's Feuding With Costars
He Picked Someone Chaotic, Proving He's Not Ready To Settle Down
After a lackluster season where it was clear that Grant was struggling in his feelings for the duration, seeing him choose to propose to Juliana was a tough blow. While Grant and Juliana seem to be a happy couple, it was clear that the show was leading Bachelor Nation in one direction, while Grant was feeling a completely different type of way. Grant and Juliana's relationship aside, it's clear that though he's happy with her, Juliana's struggling with the negative attention she's receiving from Bachelor Nation. After getting snippy with other Bachelor contestants, viewers are struggling to empathize with Juliana.
Juliana, who's been talking about how she "won" the show and making her relationship with Grant into a prize to be earned rather than a loving connection, has been making it clear that she doesn't appreciate the backlash that viewers have had against Grant for leading Litia on. While Bachelor Nation is entitled to their opinions after watching the show, Juliana has been calling out cast members who have been siding with Litia, rather than relishing in her new relationship after The Bachelor. Grant choosing someone chaotic proves he's hardly ready to settle down, and is still looking for drama.