Grant Ellis probably felt like he won the lottery when he was cast as The Bachelor, but I think he may regret accepting the role. Grant, a 31-year-old day trader and former basketball player from New Jersey, had appeared on a reality dating show once before. He made his television debut as one of the men dating Jenn Tran during The Bachelorette season 21. When Jenn eliminated Grant before hometown dates, he was cast as The Bachelor. Though it must have seemed like a great consolation prize, I think Grant may regret being The Bachelor.