Spoiler alert! This story accommodates spoilers for the March 3 episode of The Bachelor Season 29. You can even see the spoiler for who Grant chooses right here, however in case you’re not caught up, you should use your Hulu subscription to stream the newest episodes.
It looks like Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor simply premiered on the 2025 TV schedule, and but, right here we’re, right down to our ultimate three ladies. Within the newest episode, the Jersey boy hit the highway for Hometowns to satisfy (a few of) the contestants’ households earlier than in the end eliminating one of many Season 29 contestants. His choice sparked some shocked reactions from Bachelor Nation, and Grant has spoken out to clarify his reasoning.
Grant Ellis Explains Why Zoe McGrady Bought A Rose After Hometowns
Dina Lupancu was despatched house Monday night time after she and Grant Ellis loved a date in Chicago along with her associates (her household refused to take part), whereas Litia Garr, Juliana Pasquarosa and Zoe McGrady superior to Fantasy Suites. The truth that Zoe continues to be round — and a part of his ultimate three! — left followers flabbergasted, as Zoe didn’t get a one-on-one date this season and seemingly hasn’t spent that a lot time with Grant.
Nevertheless, he advised The Wrap that Zoe opened up on her Hometown date in New York Metropolis in ways in which resonated with him, saying:
Zoe is such a powerful girl — she’s been by way of a whole lot of issues in her life — rising up within the South and experiencing prejudice. She confirmed as much as each group date so robust, and I feel that she has some traits and qualities that make a very good associate. I really feel as if we might assist one another develop at that time limit.
Grant Ellis additionally stated Dina Lupancu’s absent household “didn’t have an effect on” his choice; it was simply that his time with Zoe McGrady gave him reassurance.
Bachelor Nation Reacts To Zoe McGrady Advancing To Fantasy Suites
Nevertheless, many followers have been anticipating Zoe McGrady to be eradicated for weeks, and particularly after she didn’t even get a one-on-one this season, issues didn’t look good for the tech engineer/mannequin. Followers didn’t agree with Grant’s selection, to place it mildly, as one known as it straight-up “theft”:
ZOE??? Over DINA??? That is theft #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/3lUixt5SWzMarch 4, 2025
No offense by any means to Zoe McGrady, however after some preliminary dangerous vibes with the opposite ladies in the home, she (and everybody else) form of took a backseat to Carolina Quixano’s drama, with Zoe getting no actual alone time with Grant. One other fan wrote on X (Twitter):
HE PICKED ZOE AGAIN?!!! AGAIN!??!! AFTER THAT DATE?! #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/RIeZ9fgzoxMarch 4, 2025
A lot of individuals spoke out about how wild it was that for his or her first date, Zoe McGrady took Grant Ellis to do an engagement and marriage ceremony picture shoot. Some discovered the exercise awkward and stated the couple lacked chemistry, as extra social media reactions included:
- Having an engagement picture shoot in your first date with Grant is sort of the selection Zoe… – mike_h1990
- Zoe isn’t the one for Grant. She by no means even bought a 1 on 1 and made it this far. That’s a 🚩 and that’s Grant’s fault 🤷🏻♀️ – karina438
- I’m sorry is there chemistry between Zoe and Grant that they’ve been hiding from us? – gabbycastano
- This really felt like a hometown date between strangers… – zoececkem
It looks like a little bit of a thriller to many on the market why Zoe McGrady continues to be on The Bachelor Season 29 and never Dina Lupancu, however Grant Ellis stated his Hometown dates gave him all of the solutions he wanted. I’m excited to see simply how far Zoe can take this.
Tune in at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 10, for the Ladies Inform All, earlier than persevering with Grant’s journey with Fantasy Suites on March 17.