The most recent lead of the main U.S. TV show The Bachelor was Grant Ellis, who headed Season 29.

Quick Scoop: Who Was the Last Bachelor?

On U.S. network TV, when people ask “who was the last Bachelor?” they’re almost always talking about the lead of the most recently aired season of The Bachelor on ABC. As of mid‑2025, that “last Bachelor” was Grant Ellis , a former professional basketball player who became the lead for Season 29.

Grant first appeared in the franchise as a contestant on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette before being chosen as the Bachelor himself. His season ended with an engagement, though his relationship with his final pick, Juliana Pasquarosa, later ended in 2025.

Mini Facts

  • Show: The Bachelor (U.S. version).
  • Latest confirmed lead: Grant Ellis, Season 29.
  • Known for: Ex‑pro basketball background and fan‑favorite run on The Bachelorette before becoming the Bachelor.
  • Status of the show: Renewed for Season 30 with a new lead still to be announced, so Grant is still the last fully known Bachelor lead.

If you meant a different “Bachelor” (like another country’s version or a different franchise), the “last bachelor” could be someone else—so the exact answer depends on which show and region you have in mind.

TL;DR: For the U.S. The Bachelor series, the last Bachelor (most recent lead) was Grant Ellis from Season 29.

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