‘The Bachelor’ Finale: Did Grant Find Love With Litia or Juliana?

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⚠️ Caution: The subsequent summary may include spoilers from the final episode of “The Bachelorette” Season 2.

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Nights like this don’t come around too often…

The chorus of Grant Ellis’ hip-hop single “Party Girl,” from his hit show “The Bachelor,” seems particularly fitting for the Season 29 finale. Unlike previous leads, Grant has found himself in a predicament where choosing between his two finalists is proving to be more challenging than ever. In a promo, Jesse Palmer, the series host, expresses concern, stating that both women are on their way and Grant needs to decide which one to eliminate first. “It’s unusual to go into an engagement and still be uncertain about who my partner should be,” Grant admits. Essentially, he’s struggling to determine his ideal match even as he prepares for a proposal.

At the conclusion of last week’s “Fantasy Suites” episode, Grant eliminated Zoe McGrady from the competition. From the outset of the episode, it seemed inevitable due to her similar situation with Rachel Nance, who was also sent home after the “Fantasy Suites” round last season by Joey Graziadei. Rachel offered Zoe guidance as they connected over their shared experience of reaching the final three without receiving as much time with the lead compared to other contestants – Zoe had never even had a one-on-one date with Grant, and their bonding time was limited before their overnight, since they were given a silent yoga date. Ultimately, Grant found Zoe appealing but felt that their relationship hadn’t advanced enough for him to consider marriage.

Leaving behind were Litia Garr, a 31-year-old venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, Massachusetts. Both women have had significant relationships with Grant since the start of the season, and have shared intense conversations that strengthened their bond: Juliana confided in Grant about being betrayed and observing someone close to her struggle with addiction during her upbringing, while Litia chose to disclose her Mormon faith late in the season, acknowledging that she doesn’t necessarily expect him to embrace her religion.

In most cases, Litia would seem like the favorite contestant, given that Grant expressed his affection for her during the “Fantasy Suits,” a moment usually indicating proposal intentions on the “Bachelor” series. However, after this event, Grant seemed remorseful in his conversations with producers, stating, “Perhaps I should have waited a bit longer. To gaze into someone’s eyes and say that, only to see them brighten up, while at the same time knowing in the back of my mind that I feel the same way for others.” He continued, “I’m unsure. How do I navigate this situation? Because I do have feelings for her, but I am also deeply falling for someone else.” (During Juliana’s date earlier in the episode, Grant admitted to falling in love, but his words didn’t hold as much weight as they did with Litia.)

In the end, it was Juliana that Grant chose to propose to, and she happily agreed. Throughout this entire experience, Juliana has been an inspiration to Grant. Her smile, which always manages to make him laugh, is contagious, and they both understand the challenges they’ve faced together. “You embody perseverance,” Grant told Juliana. “I truly believe you are my best friend, and I am incredibly grateful for our journey.

At the end of it all, Grant brought Litia and Julianna to see his parents, Robert and Renee, a moment that carried a heavy and emotional weight due to their previous divorce and Robert’s ongoing recovery from the addiction struggles he faced during Grant’s growing-up years.

While spending time with Grant’s family, I couldn’t help but express to his mother how I felt about him. The moment I witnessed him engaging with her loved ones, I knew he was the one for me. He is incredibly thoughtful and attentive to everyone’s needs, always striving to care for those around him. This quality, to put others first, is exactly what I aspire to find in a partner myself.

Following their intimate conversation, Litia shared with Grant’s father that she is now prepared for a committed relationship and starting a family.

Grant’s father commented that Grant values things deeply, which makes him feel more comfortable. In the past, their family faced some rocky times, but Grant witnessed this and has learned from it. Now, with his own family to care for, he is making his own path. As for Litia, if she were to marry Grant, she would be determined to make their marriage work.

Renee was quite friendly and inviting towards Litia, remarking that she would make an excellent daughter-in-law. However, she’s more reserved when it comes to Juliana, as she hasn’t yet expressed certainty about her love for Grant’s son. Following the family visits, though, both Litia and Juliana confessed their affection for Grant, which he returned in kind.

Without any unexpected issues, the final dates passed by smoothly, leaving Grant in a predicament about his decision. “Today, I hoped to propose, but I find myself in love with two women, and I can only pick one,” he sighed in private. “Yesterday, I thought I knew what I wanted. But today, I’m not so sure.

Eventually, it’s Litia’s vehicle that gets there first. She expresses again her affection for Grant and her aspiration to construct a future together with him. To summarize, Grant replied, “I’m not the one for you.”

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Litia’s car arrives first in the end. She confirms her feelings for Grant and her intentions to create a future with him. In essence, Grant answered, “I’m not your match.

In the end, he gave Juliana the final rose, and before proposing, she had confided, “I can now stand before you, a woman who feels I am worthy of the love you’ve given me. I want to shield your heart with mine and celebrate good times with you, while making sure that on bad days, I create a safe haven for you – just as you have done for me.” After she accepted, they tearfully embraced.

Following the “Bachelor” series, we have “Bachelor in Paradise,” set to air again this summer for its tenth season after a two-year hiatus. Normally, “The Bachelorette” debuts during the summer and continues until early autumn, but sadly, the female version is taking a break this year. As for now, neither new seasons of “The Mature Bachelor” nor “The Mature Bachelorette,” which feature older leads, have been officially announced.

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2025-03-25 05:47