Hometowns on The Bachelor always bring high stakes, emotional confessions, and the occasional family curveball. Grant Ellis’ final four women—Juliana, Zoe, Litia, and Dina—brought him home, but not all families were eager to welcome the reality star with open arms. From overwhelming family gatherings to a last-minute no-show, here are the most surprising moments from this week’s episode.
Juliana’s Family Turns Hometown into a Block Party
If first impressions matter, Juliana’s family made sure Grant Ellis would never forget his visit to Newton, Massachusetts. The Pasarosa clan showed up in full force, bringing parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even the family dog, Charlie. One random guy from the street might as well have joined in, considering the size of the crowd.
Juliana’s dad initially played the overprotective father role but quickly softened, while her mom seemed unimpressed by Grant’s lone wolf tattoo. However, the biggest moment came when Juliana confidently declared, “I know he’s my guy,” and Grant responded by admitting he was “falling for” her. With a sendoff of “bye, boyfriend,” Juliana seemed to cement her spot in the final three.
Zoe’s Emotional Hometown and Family Absence
Zoe’s hometown date in New York City started unconventionally—with an engagement photo shoot that had her in a full-on wedding gown. While stunning, the moment felt slightly premature.
However, the real shock came when Zoe revealed that Grant wouldn’t be meeting her parents, as she had cut ties with them a year ago. While she didn’t share many details, the moment highlighted a deeply personal chapter of her life. Instead, Grant met Zoe’s sister, aunt, uncle, and friends, who questioned why she hadn’t yet received a one-on-one date. Though concerns lingered, Zoe left the night believing she had made significant progress in her relationship with Grant.
Litia’s Massive Family Gathering—and a Major Ultimatum
Grant’s trip to Utah for Litia’s hometown was anything but intimate. With 40 relatives in attendance, the Garr family turned the occasion into a full-scale reunion, complete with “dirty sodas” and heartfelt conversations.
Though Litia’s parents assured Grant he didn’t have to be Mormon to be with their daughter, the biggest moment came when she privately shared with her mother that she would not sleep with Grant and didn’t want him to be intimate with anyone else. While Grant and Litia exchanged mutual “I’m falling for yous,” the looming fantasy suites conversation remained unspoken—at least for now.
Dina’s Family Bows Out at the Last Minute
While Juliana and Litia’s families showed up in droves, Dina’s family took a different approach: they opted out altogether. Dina revealed that her deacon father disapproved of The Bachelor and decided against participating.
Instead of a traditional hometown visit, Dina introduced Grant to her friends at a pumpkin patch. While the meet-up went well, the absence of her family created a noticeable gap in their relationship. As the final four women gathered before the rose ceremony, they learned that Dina’s family had backed out at the last minute, leaving her visibly worried.
The Rose Ceremony: A Tough Goodbye
When it came time for Grant to make his decision, Juliana, Litia, and Zoe received roses, while Dina was sent home. In his farewell, Grant thanked her for showing him “what to look for in a woman,” but ultimately, his stronger connections with the other women sealed her fate.
Dina took the elimination with grace, acknowledging that his feelings for the others were simply deeper. With an entire football team’s worth of siblings back home, we couldn’t help but scream for The Bachelorette producers to give her a shot—if she can get at least one of her 11 siblings to show up.
With “The Women Tell All” airing next Monday, March 10, the drama is far from over. Expect confrontations, shocking revelations, and plenty of unresolved tension before Grant heads into the fantasy suites. One thing’s for sure: the road to the final rose is anything but predictable.
