"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.

What is going on in Bachelor Nation? The Bachelorette is not returning for Season 22 following Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor, which just began. It’s not clear why this is happening, but Deadline reported that their sources have confirmed that The Bachelorette is taking a pause—the Bachelor spinoff is not canceled.

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.

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.

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.

There won’t be a new season of “ The Bachelorette ” this summer, Variety has learned.

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'

"People are going to see my character onscreen and how I handle situations, and hopefully that’s what makes them proud regardless of what color I am," says the star of season 29, which premiered Monday.

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.