"People are going to see my character onscreen and how I handle situations, and hopefully that’s what makes them proud regardless of what color I am," says the star of season 29, which premiered Monday.

Grant Ellis is sharing what fans can expect from his upcoming season of " The Bachelor ," which premieres Monday night. The new bachelor, who is a day trader and former pro basketball player from New Jersey, sat down with "Good Morning America" to give a small preview of his season.

Grant Ellis has gone from passing basketballs to passing out roses on The Bachelor. In August 2024, the former professional basketball player was named season 29's leading man — making Ellis the second Black Bachelor in franchise history.