Meet Grant Ellis, the next lead on "The Bachelor"

What he's saying: "I'm so excited to kick off my journey of finding love, and I hope that you guys join me next year when the show premieres on ABC," he said to "Good Morning America."

• "I'm looking for a love that's kind and understanding. Some qualities I'm looking for in a potential partner [are] somebody who's adventurous, somebody who's affectionate and somebody who's loving."

Here's what we know about Ellis:

• He's a former pro basketball player who is also a self-proclaimed mama's boy, per his Bachelorette profile.
• Ellis's secret talent is "beatboxing," which he performed for Tran in the first episode of "The Bachelorette."
• He enjoys salsa dancing, bowling, karaoke, reading and poetry.

What's next: "The Bachelor" season 29 will premiere sometime in 2025, though the exact date has not been announced.

• Fingers crossed for more beatboxing, horses and of course, roses.