The Bachelor 29: All The Signs Leading Up To Grant Ellis And Juliana Pasquarosa's Breakup

Further signs of trouble emerged from their differing emotional connections during the show. Grant’s strong feelings for runner-up Litia Garr, whom he told he loved, created tension, with fans speculating he was torn. Juliana’s reserved demeanor and the lack of immediate emotional depth in their connection, as noted in reports, may have foreshadowed compatibility issues. It was hard not to notice that The Bachelor season 29 couple weren't as into each other as some past Bachelor Nation duos, which led to skepticism about their longevity. Despite their mutual respect, the breakup revealed underlying cracks that were evident to observant viewers.

Grant Never Seemed Sure About His Decisions

He Wavered Back And Forth All Season Long

Grant seemed decisive during The Bachelor season 29 premiere. He quickly identified the winner of his first impression rose and seemed to know exactly what he was looking for. It wasn't long before it all started to unravel. Grant changed his mind wildly from one day to the next. As the season progressed, he often sent home his favorites, while keeping women he barely seemed to notice. He said he was looking for a wife, but his behavior said otherwise.

The season opened with Grant giving his first impression rose and a solo date to Alexe Goode, 28. The two really seemed to connect on a deeper level, but then he turned around and forgot about her for the rest of the season. 31-year-old contestant Dina Lupancu seemed to be his favorite, until her hometown date didn't go perfectly. Unlike his other relationships, his relationship with Juliana was more of a slow burn. They didn't seem to connect until much later in the season, and it was unexpected.

Things got even worse during The Bachelor season 29 finale. Grant's runner-up, 31-year-old Litia Garr, told host Jesse Palmer that Grant led her to believe he was going to pick her. She even alleges Grant told her he wanted to end the season early because he was so sure she was his person. Grant responded to her allegations in an exclusive with Us Weekly. “But I let her speak her truth and her piece," Grant said.

"I’m not gonna sit up there and argue with her on stage about what she thought I said," he added.

 

Grant & Juliana Were Rarely Together Post Engagement

Their Silence Spoke Volumes

Though Grant has been posting to social media regularly, his last Instagram post about Juliana was at the end of April. Nonetheless, the photos he shared didn't seem recent. It's in stark contrast to two recent Bachelor Nation couples.

Grant and Juliana's absence from the public turned out to be a bad sign.

Grant & Juliana Were Already Planning A Second Proposal

Juliana Wanted Him To Ask Her Again

Will The Bachelor Franchise Survive Another Failure?

The Brand Has Been Dragged Through The Mud

Grant and Juliana aren't The Bachelor franchise's only recent failed couple. Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got married at the end of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, but divorced after only three months. Jenn Tran and Devon Strader split up before The Bachelorette season 21 finale aired, making for an uncomfortable reunion. The Golden Bachelorette season 1 ended with an engagement between Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, but they appear to have no interest in getting married anytime soon.

With all the recent failed Bachelor relationships, it's up to Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson from The Bachelor season 28 to prove that the show still works. Joey and Kelsey got engaged at the end of The Bachelor season 28, and they've been happy ever since. They're one of the franchise's best couples, and their summer 2026 wedding could save the Bachelor brand.