"The Bachelor" returns tonight, but who is the show's new leading man Grant Ellis? Here’s everything to about the former pro basketball star and his ideal partner.

Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, competed on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" with lead Jenn Tran, who ultimately chose Devin Strader during the final rose ceremony. Now, he's back on another quest for true love, becoming the second Black male lead in the franchise's history.

Bachelor Grant Ellis has a message for fans who are critical of his musical abilities. "When they ask about my singing," Grant, 31, wrote over a Tuesday, February 4, TikTok video where he lip-synced over the viral audio,

It’s typical to see about a third of the contestants sent home on Night 1. Joey Graziadei eliminated 10 of his starting 32 in Season 28, and before him, Zach Shallcross sent 10 of 30 home. Grant Ellis started with fewer women and therefore didn’t have quite as many Night 1 goodbyes.

Read on for bios about the 25 women on Grant Ellis's season of The Bachelor. Here's what to know about the contestants for season 29, premiering Jan. 27.

Bachelor Grant Ellis also tells PEOPLE that he wanted to "take things slow" in the Fantasy Suites because "I think a lot of times when you initiate the physical part, it could cause you to make really bad decisions.

ABC announced that Grant Ellis will lead season 29 of 'The Bachelor' following his elimination from Jenn Tran's season 21 of 'The Bachelorette'

New "Bachelor" star Grant Ellis teased what fans can expect from his season in an interview with "Good Morning America."

The day trader embarked on his first set of dates as The Bachelor during the Feb. 3 episode, which saw some women go to extreme lengths to stand out

Where do Grant Ellis and his contestants travel during 'The Bachelor' Season 29? Here's what to know regarding filming locations.

Grant Ellis' season of "The Bachelor" debuts tonight. Meet the 25 women vying for his heart, including a tech engineer, wedding planner, attorney, and more.