'The Bachelor' Finale: Viewers Discuss Whether Grant Ellis' Final Rose Decision Was 'Right' or a 'Mistake'

After weeks of emotional confessions and romantic dates, Grant Ellis made a choice that left fans divided—and one woman devastated.

On the final night of "The Bachelor," hearts were broken. Grant Ellis and Litia Garr shared an emotional goodbye during Monday's season finale. Despite a season filled with connection and vulnerability, Ellis chose to propose to Juliana Pasquarosa, sending Garr home in tears.

The decision shocked many viewers. During the March 24 finale, Garr expressed deep feelings for Ellis. She opened up about their shared one-on-one in Scotland, recalling how his story touched her. "When you talked about your childhood and how hard it was growing up and how alone you felt sometimes," she said, "I knew that I loved you."

Garr envisioned a future with him. A family and a home where, as she put it, "their kids would know that they are loved and cherished." She told Ellis she felt complete with him. That she was lucky to be loved by him. But in the end, Ellis gave his final rose — and a proposal — to Pasquarosa.

The breakup with Garr unfolded in a tense and emotional exchange. Ellis, visibly conflicted, delivered the news with careful words. "I love you very much," he told her. "I want to give you everything that you deserve, but I'm not your person. And I'm sorry that it got to this point. My emotional connection is stronger with someone else."

Garr, holding back tears, responded with a sharp reply. "I'm disappointed," she said. "You're different than I thought." The moment marked a turning point in the finale, one that left viewers questioning what had changed behind the scenes.

Following his decision, reactions from fans were swift and divided. "He should have never told Litia over and over he was in love with her for weeks," one viewer wrote online. Another said, "Yes!! He definitely made the right choice! She just wasn’t there for him. She wanted a baby daddy."

More reactions continued to flood social media. One viewer commented, "I have to say Litia didn’t look very upset at the end in the limo. And her voice went from the quiet daffodil to the... I dunno, thorn [sic]."

Some even questioned the sincerity of her emotions. "She always rubbed me the wrong way. I truly hope she is not the Bachelorette." Others were more critical. "Grant, you made a lifetime mistake," read one comment.

As for Garr, she struggled to make sense of Ellis' choice. She questioned how things could change so suddenly, especially after everything he had told her throughout the season. The decision, she said, felt devastating and the "switch up" hard to process.

Ellis acknowledged the decision wasn't easy. As Garr walked out, he praised for her many qualities, calling her a wonderful woman —but ultimately, he said she wasn't the one. "I know in my heart, Juliana makes me happy," he said.

"The Bachelor" star lit up as Pasquarosa approached him, wearing a sparkling salmon-colored dress at the final rose ceremony where she opened her heart. "Not too long ago, there was a part of me that believed I may not be deserving of true love," she told him. "But today, I stand in front of the man who gave me a reason to fight those beliefs."

She spoke of their journey—one that began with playful moments and grew into something deeper. From missed basketball shots to meaningful conversations, Pasquarosa reflected on how far they had come. Ellis smiled throughout, taking in every word.

Ellis explained his connection with Pasquarosa went beyond surface-level attraction. It wasn't just her presence or her laugh—it was her strength, compassion, and the way she cared for others that stood out. Ellis then took a deep breath, confessed his love, and dropped to one knee.

"I'll be there for you as a friend, your man, and as a partner," he told Pasquarosa. She said yes. And with that, the 29th season of "The Bachelor" ended in celebration — for some. But for others, the conversation is far from over.

Before the final rose was handed out, Ellis faced another crucial step — meeting the families. In the March 3 episode, the 31-year-old Bachelor visited the hometowns of both finalists, including a stop in Boston to meet Pasquarosa's family.

Pasquarosa, 28, was eager to introduce Ellis to her roots. "Us Italians get down here in Newton," she said with a smile. The visit began with a date at a local pizzeria, where the couple made heart-shaped pizzas and shared cannoli.

Then came the more serious part, meeting Pasquaro's parents, sister, and a crowd of extended family members gathered at her home. "I know he's my guy," Pasquarosa confided to her sister.

Ellis opened up to Pasquarosa's mom about his past, including the meaning behind his wolf pack tattoo and his experiences with loneliness growing up. It struck a chord with her, reflecting a shared sense of emotional resilience.

Pasquarosa's dad, however, wasn't immediately sold. He voiced concern that his daughter could become "collateral damage" in the process. But after a one-on-one conversation with Ellis—who praised him for keeping his family together—his stance softened. "He’s got a lot of priorities that align with mine," Pasquarosa's father later admitted.

The visit ended on a high note, giving Ellis a strong sense of connection with the Pasquarosa family—an experience that may have shaped what came next.

Next, Ellis headed west to Wyoming to meet Garr's family. The visit came with some concerns. Garr, 31, and her family are Mormon, and Ellis worried that his different background might create tension. "I'm a little bit nervous, a little bit anxious, a little bit scared," he admitted.

The day began with horseback riding through open fields—a reflection of Garr's roots. Later, they arrived at her family home, where her parents, Rob and Mari, and brothers Ethan and Jackson were waiting. More extended family had also traveled in to meet him.

To Ellis's relief, Garr's father quickly put his fears to rest. He assured him that being outside their faith would not affect his place in their hearts. "I'm very impressed with what I see," he said.

Ellis spoke with Garr's mom about his feelings and said he could see a future with her. Mari emphasized that what mattered most was faith and family values, not specific religious affiliations.

Garr, in her own conversation with her mother, admitted she thought she was in love with Ellis. But as she looked ahead to the overnight dates, she expressed concern about him being intimate with others, adding that she wouldn't be sleeping with him.

However, her mother urged her to stay open-minded. "I have to give him the benefit of the doubt," Garr concluded. By the end of the visit, Garr told Ellis she was falling for him.