Alright Bachelor Nation let's dish about that season 29 finale. Grant Ellis made his choice Juliana Pasquarosa got the final rose and the ring but not everyone is doing cartwheels about it. Especially runner-up Litia Garr. Girl has some things to say and we are here for it.
"Rug Pulled Out From Under Me" Litia Garr's Raw Reaction to Bachelor Grant's Finale Decision
Litia from Salt Lake City was seriously in the running for Grant's heart. He even told her he loved her during Fantasy Suites. Things looked good like wedding bells good. But then bam finale day in the Dominican Republic Grant chose Juliana. Ouch that has to sting.
During " After the Final Rose " Litia didn't hold back her feelings. She told Jesse Palmer she felt like the "rug was pulled out from under me." Can you blame her? She felt like Grant had given her "early assurance" both on and off camera that she was the one. She even scolded Grant a bit right there on stage for making her believe so strongly.
Grant being Grant you know former Bachelor himself and all gets it. He told E! News "I felt that way when I was in her shoes and I didn't make it as far as she did. So I get it.” He says he stands by how he acted and that his feelings and conversations were real. Still tough for Litia though no matter how "real" it felt in the moment.
Team Juliana? Winner Juliana Pasquarosa Unfazed by Litia's Finale Fury
So how does Juliana feel about all this Litia drama? Pretty chill actually. She told E! News that Litia's reaction wasn't "news to me." Apparently Grant filled Juliana in on everything after filming wrapped. Juliana said “We had conversations after we finished filming and he walked me through everything. It doesn't surprise me.”
Juliana seems secure in her relationship with Grant. She even had some kind words for Litia saying "[Litia] is so deserving of love and I hope that she gets that.” Classy move Juliana classy move.
Grant and Juliana Engaged and Boston Bound: Wedding Plans and Moving In Together Details
Despite the finale drama Grant and Juliana are happily engaged . Grant popped the question in the Dominican Republic finale and Juliana said "a million times yes!" They are not rushing down the aisle though. Juliana said "there’s no rush" and they want to "live life together for a minute." Wedding planning is happening but slowly. Juliana is dreaming of an Italy wedding but the focus for now is just being together and enjoying being engaged.
Big news Grant is moving to Boston to be with Juliana. He's leaving Texas and heading to her hometown. He told People he loves the "dynamic that her town has and that her family has and I want to be close to that.” They are apartment hunting and getting ready to start their real life outside the Bachelor bubble. Grant is even excited to try Juliana's favorite restaurant Olivia's Bistro and just do normal couple things like "dinners or just dancing in the kitchen cooking together." Aw how cute is that?
Family and Furry Friends: Blending Families and Doggy Introductions for Bachelor Couple
Before going public Grant and Juliana made sure their families connected. They have been doing FaceTime calls and getting to know each other. Grant feels like their dads really clicked because they both worked in the car business. Small world Bachelor world!
The next big step? Dog meet-and-greet time. Grant just got a puppy and Juliana has her dog Charlie. They are hoping the pups will get along but Juliana joked "My dog is not really a big dog person or people person so that'll be interesting. Charlie’s opinion matters the most.” Dog approval is key in any relationship right?
Are Grant and Juliana Still Together? Signs Point to Yes for This Bachelor Couple
So are Grant and Juliana still going strong after the crazy Bachelor finale? Yep all signs point to happily engaged. They seem super in love and supportive of each other. Juliana says she feels "so seen and heard and valued" by Grant and that he is her "hype man." Grant loves Juliana's "compassion and character" and feels like they "understand each other to our core."
They are taking things at their own pace focusing on building a life together in Boston and planning their dream wedding maybe in Italy someday. Despite the typical Bachelor drama it looks like Grant and Juliana might actually have found their happily ever after. Fingers crossed for these two!