Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, competed on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" with lead Jenn Tran, who ultimately chose Devin Strader during the final rose ceremony. Now, he's back on another quest for true love, becoming the second Black male lead in the franchise's history.

What is going on in Bachelor Nation? The Bachelorette is not returning for Season 22 following Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor, which just began. It’s not clear why this is happening, but Deadline reported that their sources have confirmed that The Bachelorette is taking a pause—the Bachelor spinoff is not canceled.

There won’t be a new season of “ The Bachelorette ” this summer, Variety has learned.