Grant Ellis eliminated Dina Lupanco fromThe Bachelorseason 29, but she could easily be the nextBachelorette. ABC has put the spin-off on pause, but there’s reason to believe the dating show will be back one day. When the series does return for another season, 31-year-old Dina would make the perfect lead.
Grant, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, made his television debut duringThe Bacheloretteseason 21. When Jenn Tran sent him home, he was cast to be the lead ofThe Bachelorseason 29. He met 25 single women, including Dina, a lawyer from Chicago. Though Dina seemed like the clear front-runner, Grantsurprised everyone by sending Dina home after hometown dates. IfThe Bacheloretteever returns, Dina should be the lead.
Dina Is Ready For Her Happily Ever After
She’s Tired Of Kissing Frogs
After a lifetime of putting her law career first, Dina was ready to find her true love, so she joinedthe cast ofThe Bachelorseason 29. She and Grant were instantly attracted to each other. He appreciated her intelligence and trusted her judgment, even taking her advice. Dina and Grant seemed solid, andshe was one of the favorites to win the whole thing. Everything changed after Dina’s family refused to meet Grant during her hometown visit.
What Went Wrong Between Dina & Grant?
Family Drama
Grant’s feelings changed whenDina’s family refused to meet himfor hometown dates. In an interview withParade, Dina explained thather father didn’t like that the show ended in an engagement, while her mother simply didn’t want to be on television. “My mom didn’t want to be on TV. That was a big one for her,” said Dina, adding, “She didn’t want to expose herself in that way.” Grant describes himself as a family man, and meeting the women’s families was important to him.
Will The Bachelorette Ever Be Back?
Jesse Palmer Answered The Question
AfterDeadlinereported thatThe Bachelorettewas being paused, host Jesse Palmer appeared on thePlaying The Field Podcaston YouTube toclarify the showwould be back eventually. “The good news is I know it’s not going away. I know it’s definitely coming back,” Jesse said. With thesuccess ofThe Golden Bachelor, The Golden Bachelorette,andBachelor In Paradise,it’s a crowded field, andThe Bachelorettemay continue to struggle to earn its time slot.
