The Bachelor is back, with new bachelor Grant Ellis taking on the titular role in his search for forever love. Ellis, who was introduced to the world on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette, will meet and date 25 women with the hopes of finding his future wife.

Season 29 of "The Bachelor" premieres Monday with the franchise's second Black lead. Here's what to know about cast and how to watch Grant Ellis' season.

The new Bachelor, whose season begins Monday on ABC, declined to comment on the dating franchise's issues surrounding race, saying he was focused on his experience.