Night one of Grant Ellis' Bachelor "journey" was particularly notable for what didn't happen: There were no fights among the women, no trash-talking, and while a few tears were shed, they were the result of genuine emotion — not petty conflicts.

It’s typical to see about a third of the contestants sent home on Night 1. Joey Graziadei eliminated 10 of his starting 32 in Season 28, and before him, Zach Shallcross sent 10 of 30 home. Grant Ellis started with fewer women and therefore didn’t have quite as many Night 1 goodbyes.

Grant Ellis hopes to trade in the single life for a committed relationship. In the Jan. 27 premiere of The Bachelor season 29, Grant, 31, met the 25 women who wanted to fall in love with him. “I’m ready to get married.

"The Bachelor" returns tonight, but who is the show's new leading man Grant Ellis? Here’s everything to about the former pro basketball star and his ideal partner.

Season 29 of 'The Bachelor,' starring Grant Ellis, premieres on Jan. 27. Here's everything to know about Grant Ellis and his search for love.

Grant Ellis' season of "The Bachelor" debuts tonight. Meet the 25 women vying for his heart, including a tech engineer, wedding planner, attorney, and more.

Bachelor Grant Ellis also tells PEOPLE that he wanted to "take things slow" in the Fantasy Suites because "I think a lot of times when you initiate the physical part, it could cause you to make really bad decisions.

So how does Ellis’s night one kiss count stack up to seasons past? Suzana Somers, who tracks Bachelor franchise data on Instagram, said last year that Joey Graziadei, the star of the 28th season, had tied the record for the most women kissed on the first night of the show with seven. Season 27 lead Zach Shallcross held the record.

Grant Ellis is sharing what fans can expect from his upcoming season of " The Bachelor ." The new bachelor, who is a day trader and former pro basketball player from New Jersey, sat down with "Good Morning America" to give a small preview of his season,