“Her Grace Was My Anchor”: Grant Ellis Says Battling for Juliana Made Him Believe in Love Again

The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis is no stranger to emotional highs and lows, but he’s never been more candid than he is now — opening up about the woman who changed everything for him: Juliana Pasquarosa.

In a heartfelt post-show interview, Grant reflected on his journey from guarded skeptic to a man deeply in love, crediting Juliana’s unwavering strength and compassion as the turning point.

“Her grace was my anchor,” he said. “When everything felt chaotic, she grounded me. Fighting for her — choosing her — reminded me what love is supposed to feel like.”

A Love Hard-Won

Throughout the season, viewers watched as Grant wrestled with fear, pressure, and uncertainty in the face of forming real connections. But amid the noise, it was Juliana’s calm presence and honest heart that drew him in. She challenged him, comforted him, and — perhaps most importantly — waited for him to catch up emotionally.

“Juliana never chased the spotlight,” a source close to production shared. “She just showed up, every single time, with heart. And that’s what got to Grant — she saw him, even when he didn’t fully see himself yet.”

Rebuilding Belief in Love

Grant admits that before Juliana, love felt like a performance — something to prove or protect. But being with her was different.

“She didn’t want the perfect man,” he said. “She just wanted me — flaws and all. And that kind of love? That changes you.”

It wasn’t always easy. Insiders say the couple faced real friction behind the scenes, especially as the weight of public scrutiny and post-show expectations began to mount. But where others fractured, they fought — for each other.

Looking Forward

Now, as they navigate life outside the show, Grant says he’s committed to building something real — not a fairytale, but something stronger.

“It’s not always smooth. We have hard conversations. But I’d rather fight with her than fake it with anyone else.”

The pair has reportedly begun discussing their future together, including plans to move in and even start planning a small, intimate wedding.

And while Bachelor Nation loves a big finale, Grant says the best part of his love story isn’t behind him — it’s just getting started.

“Choosing Juliana wasn’t the end of my journey — it was the beginning of me becoming the man I always hoped I could be. For her. Because of her.”

In a world of roses and rehearsed romance, Grant and Juliana are reminding everyone what love looks like when it’s real, raw, and built to last.