Grant Ellis Picks Winner in Indecisive ‘Bachelor’ Finale — and ‘Golden’ Stars Head to ‘Paradise’

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Decisions are hard, just ask The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis.

Host Jesse Palmer, the bachelor himself, emphasized that no Bachelor has ever been more conflicted than the 33-year-old trader, hinting at a groundbreaking and heartfelt finale. Ellis and his two remaining ladies, Litia Garr and Juliana Pasquarosa, were wrapping up their final days in Punta Cana, readying themselves for family meetings.

Ellis’ sister expressed her fondness for Garr from the very beginning during their family meeting, which turned out to be a great hit,” Ellis shared, as it was evident that his family believes she would suit him perfectly. With a broad grin on his face, Ellis agreed when the gathering concluded with Garr expressing his love for her. “Grant makes me feel valued and fortunate, and I can’t help but adore him,” the 31-year-old confessed, mentioning that she feels assured they will get engaged before the week is over. Is this a promising step forward or an ominous hint of what’s to come?

The initial encounter between the Ellis family and Pasquarosa had a slightly unusual atmosphere, but it ultimately turned out well. When Ellis’ mother posed the question, “Do you care for my son?”, it undeniably caught the 28-year-old off guard. However, Pasquarosa promptly comforted Ellis’ mother by stating that an engagement is a lifelong commitment and love endures forever. Therefore, even though she hasn’t explicitly expressed her affection for her son, it doesn’t necessarily mean she won’t develop those feelings in the future.

Ellis’ mom urged him to leave Pasquarosa unless she admits her love for him. Fortunately, when Ellis expressed his feelings, Pasquarosa reciprocated. “I’m in love with her, and it feels like we can overcome anything together,” he said in a private moment, mentioning that he’s even more puzzled because he has feelings for another. Not surprisingly, The Bachelor invited back previous contestants who were in similar situations to chat with Ellis during the live After the Final Rose episode.

After wrapping up the pre-recorded show, the following day found Pasquarosa and Ellis setting sail on a romantic boat trip. “I’ll make an effort to treat your heart with sensitivity,” the customer service associate reassured Ellis when he voiced his concern about potential heartbreak. “Diving into this experience was just as terrifying for me.

Instead of going on a cinematic date in the rain while riding horses, Garr and Ellis chose a unique outdoor date experience. He described the day as “beautiful,” but the evening was filled with deep discussions. When it came to her future aspirations, Garr shared that she wanted to become a mother, explaining, “That desire comes straight from my heart; I believe my family understands this and supports my dream.” In response to Ellis’ query about how she would react if he told her that he wasn’t ready, Garr expressed her thoughts.

She expressed, “I aim to bring joy to you and ensure you’re prepared. I want us both to be eager and ready when the moment comes.” Later in their day, with a fit of laughter, Garr hinted, “Choose me.

In my excitement as a fan, I’d rephrase that passage like this:

“I was left in doubt after each of Ellis’ dates. The Bachelor host Palmer cautioned us viewers about an impending heartache, and it seemed Ellis might be the one to face it. On his last day on the show, he looked more perplexed than ever. To make things more challenging, his father unexpectedly stayed to aid in the final choice. Grant had a ring ready, but he was yet to choose his future fiancée when it came to the proposal location.

As the first SUV rolled into view at the proposal site, I found myself imagining both Litia and Juliana as potential partners, holding two pieces of my heart in the palm of my hand, so to speak. However, the unexpected twist unfolded when Garr stepped out, leaving me to deliver a speech that brought tears to many viewers’ eyes. Little did Garr know, I was about to reveal my decision to move on from our relationship.

Ellis told Garr, ‘I deeply care for you and wish to provide all that you deserve, but I’m not the right person for you.’ I regret reaching this point, as my emotional bond is stronger with someone else.” Hearing this, the crowd cheered, yet it didn’t stop Garr from expressing his anger towards Ellis.

In response, Ellis stated, “This isn’t my concern.” However, I swiftly retorted, emphasizing that it’s indeed about me, as I’ve finally obtained the answers I sought, and you turned out to be quite unlike what I had initially expected. Garr didn’t mince words in reminding me of the commitments you made to me, asserting that such matters are for you and Pasquarosa to address together.

What a shock. It’s truly disheartening. I thought he cherished me, but it seems he found someone else who he adores even more,” Garr expressed to the camera, dejected in the SUV after the breakup. “I fervently wish to find someone who will cherish me unconditionally, forever, though not just yet,” she continued, hinting at her aspirations to be the next Bachelorette (despite the show postponing its usual summer 2025 air date).

Tomorrow, I’m going to pop the question, and I couldn’t be more excited about it, Ellis. I just shared this with Palmer last night, and she seemed equally thrilled. She said something like, “I know, I can’t wait. I love you, too.

She mentioned that she gained a great deal of insight about him on that particular day,” she continued, explaining to the host that she pleaded with Ellis not to make vows he couldn’t fulfill but he persisted in advancing their relationship. Eventually, Garr got the opportunity to confront Ellis about the breakup in front of a live audience, where he admitted his mistakes and expressed genuine remorse after she prompted him to remember all he had told her. She diplomatically informed Ellis that she’s content that this entire incident is not a part of her love narrative – a sentiment that was met with applause from the audience.

At the proposal location, Ellis was all set to initiate his “eternal love” with Pasquarosa. As she strolled towards the spot, contemplating their future together until “death do us part,” Ellis, aged 28, delivered a touching and emotional speech, followed by a heartfelt plea. With tears in his eyes, he then knelt down to propose. Overwhelmed with joy, she enthusiastically exclaimed, “Yes, a million times yes!

Ellis became teary-eyed during his conversation with Palmer regarding his Bachelor experience, affirming to the host that it had been a worthwhile journey for him. The duo then introduced Pasquarosa, who was beaming with joy. She expressed her eagerness to go out on a dinner date with her new fiance. The newly engaged pair revealed that they’ll be relocating to Boston, which is Pasquarosa’s hometown. Additionally, they were gifted an Italian vacation by ‘The Bachelor’.

Ellis shared with The Hollywood Reporter at the beginning of the season that he was content with the ending. “I’m extremely satisfied with how things unfolded,” he expressed, further noting, “Anytime you need to let go of someone you care for, it’s difficult and there will be emotions involved, so I believe we simply have to wait and see how things develop.

This ending, meanwhile, comes amid behind-the-scenes turnover at the franchise.

Recently, the reality series on ABC, “The Bachelor,” has seen some changes as Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, its long-time showrunners since Mike Fleiss left in 2023, have left the franchise. Their departures followed accusations that they created a “toxic” and “hostile” work environment on the show, allegations which they have refuted through their legal representative. Co-executive producers Michael Margolis (who is married to Freeland) and Keely Booth also parted ways with the show after submitting their resignations.

Warner Bros., responsible for creating “The Bachelor,” and ABC have chosen not to disclose who will be assuming leadership of the franchise as it prepares to guide the ABC vessel towards “Bachelor in Paradise” this coming summer, keeping the identity under wraps for now.

Towards the conclusion of “After the Final Rose”, the makers of the franchise surprised viewers by announcing a significant twist for “Paradise”. For the first time, the summer spinoff will feature contestants from the elite groups of past Bachelors and Bachelorettes. The initial cast members will include fan-loved figures like Leslie Fhima from “The Golden Bachelor” and Gary Levingston from “Golden Bachelorette”. Palmer has hinted that more veterans from the franchise’s “Golden” series will be unveiled in the upcoming cast reveal for “Paradise” season 10.

Following the triumph of the “Golden Bachelor”, Wells Adams, a regular on “Paradise”, shared his thoughts about a potential expanded “Golden Paradise” version with THR: “I’ve already mapped out the entire concept and how it should unfold. It should take place in Florida at Del Boca Vista [from Seinfeld]. Everyone would be cruising around in golf carts, dates at shuffleboard courts. I’d be serving drinks while also having Mylanta nearby. I can visualize it all so vividly right now and long for it so much.

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2025-03-25 06:25