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Bachelor Nation did not hold back their thoughts on Grant Ellis’ season 29 finale, where he proposed to Juliana Pasquarosa after a tense confrontation with Litia Garr.
“I truly believe that you are somebody who is my best friend and I’m so grateful for our journey,” Grant told Juliana before popping the question in the Monday, March 24 episode of The Bachelor. “When you’re going through the toughest times in your life, I want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone. I’ll be there for you as your man, as your friend and as your partner.”
Before getting down on one knee, Grant said “I love you” to both Juliana and Litia — and they said it back to him. Litia appeared blindsided by Grant breaking things off and claimed during the live portion of the episode that he said he could “stop the show” early because she was The One.
While Grant apologized to Litia for “hurting” her, he said he had no regrets about sharing his feelings. Litia, for her part, was ready to move on from the past.
“I’m excited for this to be the last time that I talk to you about this,” she said. “I’m glad that this whole, that last week and that last day, isn’t a part of my love story. I know that I deserve someone waking up one morning and knowing without a shadow of a doubt that they are going to choose me.”
Scroll down to see how Bachelor Nation reacted to the finale:
Blake Moynes
“Yikes. Been home and able to check this season out,” Blake wrote via his Instagram Story, alongside a picture of Litia and Grant at After the Final Rose. “She’s a catch and will be just fine.”
The Bachelor in Paradise alum added a Q&A box for his followers, which read, “I’m wincing listening to this, you?”
Joan Vassos
The former Golden Bachelorette reshared People, Grant and Juliana’s joint post of the pair via her Instagram Story. “Congrats @grantellis_ & @julianapasquarosa !!! 🌹🫶💍,” she wrote.
Rachel Recchia
“Oh. My. God,” the former Bachelorette wrote via her Instagram Story, sharing a picture of a laptop playing the episode.
Jason Tartick
“Congratulations Grant & Juliana!” Jason, who appeared on Becca Kufrin’s season 14 of The Bachelorette, wrote in the comments section of People, Grant and Juliana’s joint Instagram post.
Gabi Elnicki
“Letting her say this speech and not stopping her is absolutely diabolical,” Gabi wrote via her Instagram Story with a photo of Litia and Grant at the final rose ceremony before quoting Litia directly. “‘I hope you don’t view me differently.’ NO.”
In another Story, Gabi — who was Zach Shallcross’ runner-up on season 27 of The Bachelor — reacted to Litia sharing her side of the story at After the Final Rose.
“Litia just absolutely roasted him in the most politely pissed off way and I love her for that,” Gabi wrote. “I’m heated watching this. No wonder they don’t invite me to AFR. Meanwhile she was suffering from food poisoning during this entire episode.”
Despite her thoughts, Gabi shared that she wishes the “best” for Grant and Juliana. “There’s no easy or right way to do everything on the show,” Gabi wrote, with a photo of the couple at After the Final Rose. “I hate that someone has to be hurt in this whole scenario but I know there is so much personal growth that happens when you have your heart broken and I know Litia will find her person.”
Demar Jackson
“As I’m watching this @BachelorABC finale.. (I’m halfway through currently) It feels like Juliana is meant for him right now, and Litia is meant for him in a year or two from now (very respectfully),” Demar, who appeared on Tayshia Adams’ season 16 of The Bachelorette, wrote via X, adding in a separate post, “I tell you what.. Grant’s sister was not about the decision 😅.”
Jesse Palmer
The host reacted to Good Morning America and Grant’s joint Instagram photo of him and Juliana kissing backstage. “They made it!!! ✈️😍👏🔥,” he wrote. Jesse also commented several heart eyes emojis on a separate Instagram post of Juliana sharing a close-up of her ring.
Charity Lawson
“So very proud of you @litiagarr 🤍. Love you!” the former Bachelorette, who attended After the Final Rose, wrote via her Instagram Story alongside a photo of Litia at the live show. “In due time,” Charity added, with a finger crossing emoji.
