Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa’s engagement onThe Bachelorseason 29 went down in flames, and I’m convinced they’re one of the franchise’s weakest pairings. Their relationship, culminating in a proposal on August 09, 2025, lacked the emotional depth seen in stronger Bachelor couples like Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson. Grant’s indecision, evident in his strong feelings for runner-up Litia Garr, whom he told he loved, created distrust. Juliana’s reserved demeanor and slow emotional connection undermined her likability. Grant’s wavering commitment made his choice of Juliana feel more like a default than a conviction.
Grant and Juliana’s breakup was announced on June 10, 2025, which was just three months afterThe Bachelorseason 29finale. It confirmed my earlier suspicions of their incompatibility. Juliana’s demand for a second proposal and their non-committal wedding plans, including maintaining long-distance residences, signaled that Grant wasn’t ready for marriage. The backlash was swift. Grant waslabeled a player and their romance was accused of being a publicity stunt. Compared to successfulBachelorcouples, Grant and Juliana’s superficial connection and post-show drama make them my least favoriteBachelorNation pairing.
Grant Was Indecisive From The Start
He Simply Didn’t Know What He Wanted
Grant seemed so decisive whenThe Bachelorseason 29 premiered. He quickly identified the winner of his first impression rose andseemed to know exactly what he was looking for. It wasn’t long before this image started to unravel. Grant changed his mind wildly from one day to the next. The 31-yearold day trader and former basketball player often sent home his favorites, while keeping women he barely seemed to notice. I always felt like he didn’t seem to know what he wanted or what he was looking for.
The season opened with Grant giving his first impression rose and a solo date to Alexe Goode, 28. They seemed to connect, but then he turned around and forgot about her for the rest of the season.31-year-old contestant Dina Lupancuseemed to be his favorite, until her hometown date didn’t go perfectly. He told Litia that he’d pick her, thenturned around and picked Juliana. Litia even alleged that Grant once told her he wanted to end the season early to be with her.
Grant & Juliana Were Never Committed To The Relationship
They Were Rarely Seen Together In Public
Things seemed to be going well for the couple when Grant announced he’d be moving to Boston to be with Juliana. Before joining thecast ofThe Bacheloretteseason 21andThe Bachelorseason 29, Grant lived in Houston, Texas. Juliana had a very close relationship with her large family, and Grant realized she’d have a hard time leaving New England. The fact thathe was willing to move seemed like a great sign, but they were rarely seen in public together after that. It became increasingly clear to me that they weren’t fully committed to the relationship.
Some Recent Bachelor Nation Successes
The Process Can Work
Grant and Juliana’s breakup was disappointing, butThe Bachelorfranchise has had some notable successes recently.The Bachelorseason 28ended with Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson getting engaged, and the two are still happy and in love. They’re living together in Los Angeles while planning their highly anticipated wedding.The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 ended with Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple getting engaged, and the sexagenarians are still together.The Bachelorhas led to many couples, but Grant and Juliana have been my least favorite.
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