This season of ‘The Bachelor’ features a North Texan. Here’s how to watch the premiere
ABC’s reality dating competition show “The Bachelor” is back for its 29th season, and this year, a North Texan woman is competing for the affections of a Houston resident.
Who is on ‘The Bachelor’ this season?
30-year-old Grant Ellis is the chosen Bachelor for the season. He previously appeared on season 21 of “The Bachelorette,” the female version of the series, where he was eliminated before the hometown dates (also known as semi-finals). He currently resides in Houston, though he was born and raised in New Jersey.
Ellis is the show’s second Black Bachelor. He currently works as a day trader and used to play professional basketball in the Dominican Republic. “As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections,” his bio on ABC’s press site states.
This year, one of the contestants vying for Ellis’ affection is Rebekah Garrett, a 31-year-old ICU nurse from Dallas. She is the only participant from the Lone Star state. Garrett’s bio on ABC’s press site says she is “looking for someone to travel the world and start a family with, and is very interested in meeting someone gentle-hearted,” and she loves animals and playing Scrabble.
How does ‘The Bachelor’ work?
“The Bachelor” features a man who dates a large group of women over the course of nine weeks. This season will begin with 25 interested ladies. Each week includes a “rose ceremony,” where the Bachelor gives red roses to the women he wishes to keep in the competition. Women who do not receive a rose are sent home. This continues until the Bachelor finds the woman he wants to propose to.
The first few episodes of the show start in Agoura Hills, Calif. The season premiere will show Ellis meeting all 25 women and will feature a segment on first impressions. The first eliminations of the competition will happen during a rose ceremony in the premiere episode.
The cast will visit various U.S. and international destinations. The final four contestants get to go on “hometown dates” where the women show Ellis where they grew up and introduce him to their families.
The 29th season of “The Bachelor” kicks off Monday, Jan. 27 on ABC. Here’s all the ways you can watch.
How can I watch ‘The Bachelor’?
“The Bachelor” comes on at 7 p.m. CST on ABC with an air time of two hours. New episodes will air every Monday night. Here’s where you can watch it.
Cable TV: ABC, 7 p.m. CST
Hulu: Watch live with a subscription for live TV, otherwise, the episode will be available for streaming the next day.
Disney Plus: Available the next day for streaming.
ABC.com/ABC app: Available the next day for streaming.
How long is this season of ‘The Bachelor’?
Ellis’ season of “The Bachelor” is expected to run until March 31.
The full schedule is as follows:
Episode 1 — Airs on January 27, 2025 (Premiere)
Episode 2 — Airs on February 3, 2025
Episode 3 — Airs on February 10, 2025
Episode 4 — Airs on February 17, 2025
Episode 5 — Airs on February 24, 2025
Episode 6 — Airs on March 3, 2025
Episode 7 — Airs on March 10, 2025
Episode 8 — Airs on March 17, 2025 (Hometowns)
Episode 9 — Airs on March 24, 2025 (Semi-finals)
Episode 10 — Airs on March 31, 2025 (Finale)
This story was originally published January 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM.