The Bachelor Season 29: I Think Grant Ellis Made A Big Mistake Sending Dina Lupanco Home (She Was Perfect For Him)

Grant was cast as the franchise's next male lead, and he kicked off The Bachelor season 29 by welcoming 25 single women. Among the women was Dina, a 32-year-old lawyer from Chicago, Illinois. Grant was instantly attracted to the strong, intelligent Dina and came to trust her judgment. Dina seemed like she could win Grant's final rose and his heart. After hometown dates, Grant decided to send Dina home, and I think he may have made a big mistake. Dina was his perfect match, and he may regret his choice.

Dina Was An Early Front-Runner

He Trusted Her Judgment

Dina put her career first her whole life and was finally ready to switch her focus to finding love. Grant liked the attractive blonde from the moment she stepped out of the limousine on night one. He quickly appreciated her intelligence and trusted her judgment, even taking her advice on some of the other women on The Bachelor season 29. Throughout the season, Dina and Grant seemed solid, and she was one of the favorites to win the whole thing. Everything changed after Dina's hometown visit.

Dina's Hometown Visit Was A Fail

Family Values

Though Grant had a lovely time meeting Dina's friends on The Bachelor season 29, he was disappointed he couldn't meet her family. After her elimination, Dina was interviewed by Parade and revealed the real reason her parents refused to participate in her hometown date. She explained her father, a Pentecostal minister, was initially supportive. "My dad was actually for it," Dina said. "He thought that it was an interesting experiment; it intrigued him." His feelings changed when he found out the show traditionally ends with an engagement.

"My mom didn’t want to be on TV."

Grant's Remaining Women

Zoe, Litia & Juliana

Grant eliminated Dina during The Bachelor 29's hometown dates episode. His remaining women are 27-year-old model and engineer Zoe McGrady, 31-year-old venture capitalist Litia Garr, and 28-year-old client service associate Juliana Pasquarosa. All three women introduced Grant to their family, which may have been the biggest difference for him. It's too bad because Grant would have eventually met her family. I think, over time, he may come to kick himself for the mistake.