The new Bachelor, whose season begins Monday on ABC, declined to comment on the dating franchise's issues surrounding race, saying he was focused on his experience.

Ellis was announced as the next "Bachelor" in August. Fans were first introduced to Ellis on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette," where the two connected over their mutual attraction for each other and common goals. Tran said goodbye to him during week 6 of season 21.

The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis opened up about his fantasy suites experience, with the season 29 star revealing that he put a lot of thought into the overnight dates. “I approached them very carefully. I think any time physical intimacy is involved,

Before Grant Ellis was the star of The Bachelor, he was in a seven-year relationship with his ex-girlfriend. The ABC star has spoken briefly about the past relationship and gave Swooon some more insight into what he took from it on his Bachelor journey.

After getting a second chance at love by landing the lead as The Bachelor, Grant Ellis was hoping to find his forever partner. Inside whether or not he proposed and got engaged to his final rose recipient.

Disney/Ricky Middlesworth While there was never a conversation about Jonathon Johnson potentially becoming the next Bachelor, he is happy for his good pal Grant Ellis. “No, not a mention, not an ask,

While there are no guaranteed happily ever afters in Bachelor Nation, Ellis has a better shot at love than many of his predecessors simply because all of his pursuers signed up to pursue him specifically. Season 29 of “The Bachelor” premieres on ABC on Monday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. EST.

Back in October, Reality Steve dropped news that Grant's final four are, ahem:

Grant Ellis is wearing his heart on his sleeve! The new leading man of “The Bachelor” chatted with Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco about his emotional journey to finding love, detailing how he prepared for the role.

Grant Ellis had 25 women vying for his heart on The Bachelor season 29, but which lucky lady did he choose as the winner? Spoilers for the final rose ceremony.