Three episodes in, and The Bachelor Season 29 is already proving to be one of the most dramatic in franchise history. Grant Ellis, the 31-year-old finance professional, is charming his way through the competition, but Week 3 delivered unexpected departures, intense confrontations, and a rare three-on-one date that flipped the script. Here are the most shocking moments of the episode, ranked.
1. Beverly’s Unexpected Departure
What was supposed to be a romantic one-on-one date with Beverly Ortega never even got off the ground. Instead, the 30-year-old insurance salesperson abruptly left the show due to an undisclosed medical emergency. While the episode provided little explanation, Beverly later shared more details on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast. Her sudden exit not only shook up the women but also forced the show to improvise an entirely new date format.
2. The Finance-Themed Group Date Takes a Turn
Grant Ellis’ first group date put his finance background front and center, with Shark Tank’s Daniel Lubetzky and comedian Hannah Berner leading a “girl math” challenge. Contestants racked up “Grant Bucks” based on their answers to cheeky financial questions (yes, someone admitted to buying a butt plug). Bailey gamed the system and walked away with the most GBs, ultimately cashing in for one of Grant Ellis’ t-shirts to sleep in.
But the real drama came when Zoe, who was already on shaky ground with the other women, broke down in tears over feeling out of place. The tension escalated when she overheard Alli Jo and Sarafiena gossiping about her dress length. Grant Ellis addressed the issue head-on at the afterparty, calling out house drama and reminding everyone to be kind—a rare move for a Bachelor this early in the season.
3. Carolina’s Vulnerability Wins Over Grant
Carolina Quixano, who impressed Grant Ellis with her singing in Episode 2, secured a thrilling one-on-one date. The pair jetted to Vegas, jumped off the 829-foot Strat Hotel, and created their own secret handshake before settling in for a romantic dinner.
The date took a serious turn when Carolina opened up about her epilepsy diagnosis and how it has shaped her life. Rather than being deterred, Grant Ellis reassured her that her condition wouldn’t stand in the way of their future. His heartfelt response—“You have a great heart, and that’s the number one characteristic I’m looking for in a wife”—sealed the deal.
4. The Three-On-One Date Becomes an Unexpected Love Story
With Beverly gone, Grant Ellis pivoted by inviting Sarafiena, Dina, and Litia on a three-on-one date to Lisa Vanderpump’s dog rescue. Lisa herself made a surprise appearance, but it was Litia who stole the show.
After bonding over dog grooming and puppy cuddles, Grant Ellis invited Litia to a private dinner, where she shared an emotional story about losing her father in a car accident when she was just three months old. In a move that melted hearts everywhere, Grant Ellis FaceTimed her mom to say hello and thank her for raising such an incredible daughter.
5. Prom Night Turns Into a Meltdown
Instead of a cocktail party, Grant Ellis surprised the women with a mansion prom—complete with corsages, Golden Bachelorette guest appearances, and a dance floor. While the Golden Guys charmed the contestants, behind the scenes, things got messy.
Carolina spent most of the night in tears after hearing from Rose that Grant Ellis had been thinking about her while dancing with someone else. When Carolina confronted Grant Ellis, he immediately denied saying it, tracked down Rose, and set the record straight. The fallout left Rose scrambling, with Grant Ellis calling her comment “disrespectful” and warning her about playing games.
With next week promising even more drama—and a potential villain finally emerging—Bachelor fans better buckle up.
