Bachelor Nation, get ready, because it’s Grant Ellis’ turn to find love! The 31-year-old day trader (and former pro basketball player) from Season 21 of The Bachelorette may have not been the one for Jenn Tran, but now the heartfelt, self-proclaimed “mama’s boy” will have 25 contestants vying for his heart. The new season of The Bachelor premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Are you ready to watch? Here’s what you need to know about The Bachelor, including how to watch the ABC series without cable, who will be on Season 29 of The Bachelor and more.
How to watch The Bachelor without cable:
Date: Monday, Jan. 27
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ABC
Streaming: Hulu, DirecTV, Sling and more
Who is The Bachelor 2025?
Grant Ellis is a 31-year-old day trader, former pro basketball player and self-proclaimed “Mama’s Boy” from New Jersey. Grant was first introduced to Bachelor Nation on Jenn Tran’s season.
“As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure and genuine connections,” according to ABC, and “hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.”
What time is the new Bachelor season premiere?
Season 29 of The Bachelor premieres Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will drop every Monday and stream the following day (Tuesdays) on Hulu.
Where to watch The Bachelor live
Can you watch The Bachelor online? Do you need ABC to watch The Bachelor live? Where is The Bachelor streaming? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. While the decades-old franchise may have been on the air long before people started cutting their cable cords, there are plenty of ways to watch the newest season of The Bachelor in 2025.
To watch new episodes of The Bachelor live on Monday nights, you’ll need access to ABC. You can tune into ABC with the help of a digital antenna (in select areas), or with a live TV streaming subscription such as DirecTV, Sling Blue or Hulu’s live TV tier. If you don’t mind waiting an extra day, you can stream new episodes of The Bachelor the morning after they air with Hulu’s most basic, ad-supported tier — just stay away from spoilers!
Season 29 Bachelor contestants
Here are the 25 women looking to find love with Grant:
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Alexe, 27, a pediatric speech therapist from New Brunswick, Canada
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Alli Jo, 30, a boxing trainer from Manalapan, N.J.
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Allyshia, 29, an interior designer from Tampa, Fla.
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Bailey, 27, a social media manager from Atlanta, Ga.
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Beverly, 30, an insurance salesperson from Howard Beach, N.Y.
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Carolina, 28, a public relations producer from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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Chloie, 27, a model from New York, N.Y.
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Christina, 26, a marketing director from Fargo, N.D.
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Dina, 31, an attorney from Chicago, Ill.
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Ella, 25, a luxury travel host from Los Angeles, Calif.
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J’Nae, 28, an account coordinator from Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Juliana, 28, a client service associate from Newton, Mass.
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Kelsey, 26, an interior designer from Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Kyleigh, 26, a retail manager from Wilmington, N.C.
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Litia, 31, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah
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Natalie, 25, a Ph.D. student from Louisville, Ky.
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Neicey, 32, a pediatrician from Blythewood, S.C.
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Parisa, 29, a pediatric behavior analyst from Birmingham, Mich.
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Radhika, 28, an attorney from New York, N.Y.
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Rebekah, 31, an ICU nurse from Dallas, Texas
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Rose, 27, a registered nurse from Chicago, Ill.
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Sarafiena, 29, an associate media director from New York, N.Y.
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Savannah, 27, a wedding planner from Charlottesville, Va.
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Vicky, 28, a nightclub server from Las Vegas, Nev.
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Zoe, 27, a tech engineer and model from New York, N.Y.
