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ABC Exec Explains Why They Announced Grant as the Bachelor 'So Quickly'


ABC executive Robert Mills revealed why Grant Ellis was announced as the next Bachelor 'so quickly' after his elimination from 'The Bachelorette'

“A self-proclaimed mama’s boy, Grant’s infectious smile and unwavering positivity instantly brightens every room he enters,” ABC stated in a press release on Monday. “The former pro basketball player is passionate about his career as a day trader, but when he’s not immersed in the fast-paced world of finance, you can find him cheering on the Lakers, hitting strikes at the bowling alley, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights.” Earlier this year, executive producers Jason Ehrlich, Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner weighed in on the multiple controversies surrounding past Black cast members.

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