as Jen Tran's Journey starts to wind down ABC is ready for Grant Ellis to prepare to start handing out roses Grant 30 was eliminated during the Monday August 12th episode of The Bachelorette as Jen solidified her final four I poured everything out and it wasn't good enough it just sucks knowing that you feel some way about somebody and they don't feel the same about you he told the cameras Devon Stater Marcus shabber Jeremy Simon and Jonathan Johnson all received roses and will be hosting Jen 26 for HomeTown dates on next week's episode a self-proclaimed mama's boy Grant's infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters ABC said in a press release on Monday the former pro basketball player is passionate about his career as a day trader but when he's not immersed in the fast-paced world of Finance you can find him cheering on the Lakers hitting strikes at the bowling alley or belting out Tunes at karaoke nights as the bachelor the network adds Grant is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance adventure and genuine connections he hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty humor and a deep appreciation for life's Simple Pleasures Grant makes history as the second black bachelor after Matt James starred on the show in 201 20 21 dot following Jen's season Bachelor Nation will watch the first ever golden Bachelorette Joan vaso's look for love Joan 61 appeared on the golden Bachelor leaving Jerry Turner's season early to be there for her daughter who had just given birth