It’s finally that time of the year whenThe Bacheloris on, and fans get to witness several ladies trying to win over the season’s lead. AfterGrant EllispursuedJenn Tranin her edition ofThe Bachelorette, he is back on our screens, hoping tofind his match by the finale. Over 25 contestants walked into the mansion in Season 29’s premiere, and some of them made a lasting first impression. One of them even got a rose and the opportunity to go on the first one-on-one date, which will happen in the next episode. To keep up onThe Bachelorand not miss out on what is to come, here is a guide with all the info you need.
When Will ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29, Episode 2 Arrive on Streaming?
Watch the Trailer for ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29
The complete preview for Season 29 was posted on Bachelor Nation’s YouTube channel, giving viewers a glimpse at how romantic Grant Ellis is. From writing songs to taking contestants on adventurous, one-on-one dates, the bachelor is looking for his future wife and having fun while doing it. Yet, not every woman disputing his heart will make it to the fantasy suite. With a few of the contestants crying throughout the season, it won’t be easy for some of them to see their chances with Grant getting shut down. The clip also hints at the amount of drama on the way, such as fights among the women to spend quality time with him, as well as lots of gossip. Although it isn’t clear who will make it to the end, Grant does reveal thathe is torn between two contestants, and he has to come to a decision about who his soulmate really is. Closing off on a cliffhanger, the trailer proves that this season will have a lot of twists and turns before the lead gets down on one knee.
‘The Bachelor’ Grant Ellis Shares Secrets About What He’s Looking For
There’s something specific he’s looking for in his leading lady.
What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘The Bachelor’?
After introducing himself to the sound of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Whatta a Man", Grant opened the season with a crash course on his family, and why his mom was so keen on signing him up for the show. Not long after, the limo entrance began, with several eligible ladies greeting the bachelor and sharing a bit about themselves. As fans of the reality hit well know, this is the moment that the contestants go all out in an attempt to get noticed. For instance,Litiawalked in with a bedazzled basketball, hoping to form a connection with Grant, given his former career as a basketball player. By far, the most chaotic entrance was fromAlexe, who brought a llama to the mansion. That is likely why she received the first impression rose, granting her the first one-on-one date of the season.
Once everyone was inside, Grant began hanging out with a few of the ladies, and let’s just say that there was a lot of kissing going on. He made out with over seven contestants, one of them being Rose, who brought in blindfolds to recreateGhost’s iconic scene. Although many of them felt like they had made a lasting impression on this season’s lead, when a mysterious girls walked through the door, they immediately felt threatened by her. Little did they know that the person they were jealous of was actually Grant’s sister, who came in to share more about why her brother is the ideal man that they were looking for. By the end of the episode, seven were sent home, meaning that only 18 of them are left to take their chances at winning the bachelor over.
The season premiere was filled with talked-about moments, particularly when Alexe walked in with a llama. Bachelor Nation fans tweeted away with their own takes on Grant’s suitors, already making up theories on who might be his perfect match. Check out some of the reactions below.
What’s the Schedule for ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29?
After Episode 1, there are still 9 episodes left until we finally get to know who Grant getting engaged to. Find out when to tune in for the next episodes through the schedule below.
Release Date
July 28, 2025
June 22, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
July 03, 2025
June 18, 2025
June 02, 2025
July 16, 2025
August 05, 2025
Episode 10
July 24, 2025
Other Reality Shows Like ‘The Bachelor’ to Watch Next
Given that The Bachelor only airs on Mondays, with episodes dropping on a weekly basis, there is plenty of time to catch up on other Bachelor spin-offs. Here a few of them to check out, in case you haven’t seen other reality shows from the same universe.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ (2023-Present)
Similarly to its predecessor,The Golden Bachelorhas an eligible bachelor getting to know a large group of suitors who are also seeking the chance to find their soulmate. Yet, what makes this version so fresh is that both the bachelor in question and the women he is connecting withare all in their golden years. Most of them have found love before, but are either widowed, divorced, or in search of a companion to spend the rest of their lives with.
The Golden Bachelor
‘The Bachelorette’ (2003-Present)
Before Grant Ellis becameThe Bachelor, he was one of the men trying to shoot their shot with Jenn Tran in the last season ofThe Bachelorette. Although they didn’t end up together, it was interesting to see the two of them get to know each other and go on one-on-one dates. This spin-off is basically the inverse ofThe Bachelor,with a single lady meeting more than 20 contestants trying to impress her, with the hopes of getting engaged. Keep an eye out for the women featured in Grant’s season, because one of them might be the next bachelorette.
The Bachelorette
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (2011-Present)
For those bachelors and bachelorettes who don’t find their person, they can be called to joinBachelor in Paradise, where they can try for the second (or third) time to find their match. In this Bachelor Nation spin-off, the singles ready to mingle head to a paradisiacal island and hope that they get home from the trip with their future spouse.
Bachelor in Paradise
The Bachelor
