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A TLDR Version Of Grant’s ‘Bachelor’ Premiere Told Though Memes

Season 29 of The Bachelor premiered on Jan. 27 with our new leading man, Grant Ellis, looking for love with a new cast of ladies. The first episode was all about first impressions and each girl went all out to impress and catch Grant’s eye. Grant made his intentions known that he was standing on business and trying to find a wife as well as a life partner. He said several times throughout the first episode that he believes his wife is in the mansion — now it’s just on him to pick! Each Season 29 contestant entered the Bachelor mansion wanting to be the future Mrs. Ellis, and while I have my favorites already, at this point it’s still anyone’s game. Spoiler Warning: Spoilers for The Bachelor Season 29, Episode 1 follow.

Aside from the highlights and funny moments of the night, there were some lows. There were seven ladies whose journey with Grant came to an end in the first episode, with Christina Smith, J’Nae Squires Horton, Kelsey Curtis, Kyleigh Henrich, Neicey Baxter, Radhika Gupta, and Savannah Quinn getting eliminated. There were some tearful goodbyes and some upset fans when the first round of ladies left, but there are still 18 women in the running for Grant’s heart. 

From Viva Las Vicky to that PowerPoint presentation, there were so many moments that I couldn’t look away from. Here are some of our favorite memes that really sum up what this first episode was all about.

What a Man

For the girl who said she doesn’t kiss on the first date, Grant certainly changed that!

Queen Linda

Linda the llama is me mid-way through any social function. She was ready to go home after she did her drama-free duty well.

*That* AI Slideshow

Was anyone else creeped out by the AI PowerPoint presentation Parisa put together showing her and Grant posing for wedding photos and her sporting a pregnancy belly? I definitely was.

He is Him

Grant said he had all his boxes checked and that he’s ready for the next stage of life. We love a man who is confident, prepared, and knows what he wants.

Let them eat cake?

For Savannah’s stand-out moment, she had a wedding cake ready to go. I mean, she is a wedding planner after all. Side note, did anyone actually try the cake?

Say Cheese!

Bailey, the social media star, didn’t miss the opportunity to take photos. She gets a like from me!

No drama?

Between Grant’s sister, Taylor, showing up and all the girls seeing Grant kiss other contestants, this season is going to be messy. Even if Linda tries her hardest.

This season will be one to watch closely and I’ll definitely keep you updated as things heat up!

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Holly Carter

Mercer '26

Holly Carter is a National Writer for Her Campus in the culture and entertainment section. She covers topics including music, television, and social media releases on the site. Beyond Her Campus, Holly is a nanny for private family and has been with them for the last four years. She enjoys developing her skills in early childhood development and interpersonal communication. She is a junior at Mercer University, majoring in Classical Studies, where she learns how our past shapes our future as a society. In her free time Holly enjoys discovering new music, baking new delicious recipes, and hiking. Her favorite recipe she has developed is her cookie recipe – which is, according to her friends, the best. She also loves all things the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and is committed to trying all her local coffee shops.