Justin Baldoni’s 2am Voice Note to Blake Lively + The Bachelor Premiere

Season Start

Grant Ellis' season of The Bachelor kicks off with a mix of romance and unexpected twists. Fran Mariano and Ria Ciuffo highlight Grant's musical talents, noting his singing appearances in the season preview 1. The premiere features Grant making connections with several contestants, though it lacks the typical drama, except for a surprise visit from his sister, which briefly confuses the contestants 1.

The only drama that they tried to do was they brought Grant's sister to the mansion and they obviously didn't know it was his sister.

--- Fran Mariano

The episode concludes with a few contestants being sent home, setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing season 2.

   

First Rose

The First Impression Rose takes on new significance this season, offering not just early favor but also the first one-on-one date. Fran and Ria discuss how contestant Alex captured Grant's attention by arriving with a llama, a quirky move that paid off 3. Her charm and humor earned her the coveted rose, marking her as a standout from the start 3.

She made him laugh, which I think he really liked.

--- Fran Mariano

This twist adds a fresh dynamic to the competition, as contestants vie for both Grant's affection and the strategic advantage of early dates 1.