"People are going to see my character onscreen and how I handle situations, and hopefully that’s what makes them proud regardless of what color I am," says the star of season 29, which premiered Monday.

Ellis was announced as the next "Bachelor" in August. Fans were first introduced to Ellis on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette," where the two connected over their mutual attraction for each other and common goals. Tran said goodbye to him during week 6 of season 21.

Will Grant Ellis find the one during his season of ‘The Bachelor’? Learn who the final four contestants are and who he ultimately chose to give his final rose to below.