Why Did Litia Leave The Bachelor? Here’s A Finale Recap

Going into the final week of his Bachelor journey, Grant Ellis was torn between Litia Garr and Juliana Pasquarosa. Though his “I love you” to Litia seemed to confirm where he was leaning, he said in a confessional that he was “falling hard” for Juliana, too, “if not very close to in love.”

His uncertainty paved the way for a shocking, three-hour conclusion to his season on March 24. So... what happened? Here’s a finale recap, including why Litia left The Bachelor.

Meeting Grant’s Family

First up, it was time for Litia and Juliana to meet Grant’s family — his mom, dad, and sister, Taylor.

Litia’s meeting came first, and the Ellis brood warmly welcomed her. When Grant privately mentioned that his and Litia’s timelines regarding children weren’t completely aligned, his dad encouraged him not to give the issue too much weight. “If you love the person, don’t let one little issue stop the show,” he said.

Grant’s family also embraced Juliana, with his mom praising her “positive energy.” However, she did tell him she was concerned about where Juliana’s feelings stood. “If she doesn’t tell you she loves you, I am asking you to walk away from that,” she said.

Fortunately, Grant and Juliana finally told each other “I love you” after the meet-the-family date.

Seeking Clarity

During Grant’s final dates with Juliana and Litia, he asked the big questions before a potential proposal.

Grant wondered whether Juliana was ready for an engagement, and she said she was, explaining that telling each other “I love you” gave her the reassurance she needed to feel prepared to make that commitment.

Later, Grant asked Litia what would happen if he wasn’t ready for children in two years. She said if he still had things he wanted to accomplish first, she’d “of course” understand and support that. She simply wanted them both to be excited about parenthood.

An Impossible Decision

While the conversations gave Grant clarity about where he stood with each woman, they didn’t necessarily make his decision any easier.

“I have a woman who’s 31, who knows what she wants, and would be there for me no matter what,” he told his dad. “And I have a woman who also loves me, but our relationship is more fun.”

Grant’s dad encouraged him to go with his heart, but he still wasn’t sure by the time he met with Bachelor jeweler Neil Lane. “I have a ring, and I don’t know who I’m going to give it to,” he said.

Ultimately, it was not Litia. She was in the dreaded first car to arrive at Grant’s final rose ceremony, where the Season 29 lead said he wasn’t her person. “My emotional connection is stronger somewhere else,” he said.

Even in the midst of Grant’s shocking revelation, Litia held her composure. When he said he hoped she wouldn’t view him any differently, she assured him that she did. “Yeah, you’re different than I thought,” she said.

Grant seemed confused by her response, but Litia didn’t stop there. “Juliana is a beautiful woman,” she said. “And she deserves love, and I love her. And I would have a lot of questions if I were her, from the things that you’ve said to me.”

At After the Final Rose, Litia revealed that her and Grant’s relationship was even more serious than fans might have realized. During their first date in Week 3, Litia recalled Grant saying he was so confident in their connection that he wanted to stop the show and even said that to her mom.

He also gave her a special journal in Madrid — “so we could read through it together at the end,” she quoted Grant — and during their final date, he reacted affirmatively when she said they were getting engaged the next day. “And you said, ‘I know, I can’t wait, I love you, I love you, I love you,’” Litia said.

Grant apologized for hurting Litia, who said he “continued to raise the stakes” and “went out of bounds” in communicating his serious feelings for her.

“I stand on what I said, but what I do regret is the mistakes that I made, and speaking early in situations when I didn’t know how conflicted I would be,” Grant said.

Looking Ahead

Back in the Dominican Republic, after parting ways with Litia, Grant proposed to Juliana.

“I want to protect your heart with every piece of mine,” Juliana said. “And I want to celebrate the good days with you — and make sure that you know that on the not-so-good days, I will create a safe space for you just as you’ve done so for me.”

In turn, Grant called Juliana his “best friend.”

“I’m so grateful for our journey,” he said, moments before getting on one knee. “And when you’re going through the toughest times in your life, I want you to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. That I’ll be there for you as your man, as your friend, as your partner.”

At After the Final Rose, Grant revealed his plans to move to Boston to be with Juliana. The pair was also gifted a trip to Italy — a full-circle moment after their journey began with a cannoli on Night 1.