Bachelor Nation get ready to unpack some hometown drama because Grant Ellis just wrapped up his trips to meet the families and friends of his final four ladies. This week we're zooming in on Litia and her Wyoming roots to see if her hometown date was enough to lasso Grant's heart. Did the wide-open spaces and family values win him over? Let's find out!
Horses and Heartfelt Talks: Litia's Wyoming Hometown Date Was Pure Country Romance
First stop for Grant was Star Valley Wyoming Litia 's turf. Right away Litia admitted she was a bit nervous. She'd never brought a guy home who wasn't Mormon before so this was a big step. Grant himself confessed he was feeling the pressure wondering if their different backgrounds would be an issue. Would Litia's family accept a non-Mormon into their fold?
To kick things off they went full Wyoming and hopped on some horses for a ride. Nothing says romance like a little horseback adventure right? After that it was time for the real deal: meeting the family. And Litia wasn't kidding about family being important. Parents brothers and a whole crew of extended family members showed up to grill...er... meet Grant.
Litia's dad Rob wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room religion. But in a surprising and welcoming move he assured Grant that being Mormon wasn't a requirement to join their family. Rob said “If you’re not a particular member of our church necessarily that doesn’t mean that we reject you or we can’t accept you into our family.” Talk about easing the tension! He even told Grant he was "very impressed" with him. Litia's mom Mari echoed the sentiment saying core values and belief in God were what truly mattered.
Family Stamp of Approval? Litia's Parents Seemingly Love Grant While Litia Confesses "Love"
It seems Litia's parents gave Grant a major thumbs up. Her dad shifted from maybe being wary to seemingly loving the guy after chatting with him. He told Juliana he "loved" Grant and that he seemed ready for a relationship. Major win for Litia there.
Litia's mom Mari also seemed genuinely impressed by Grant. She told him she could "see myself being with" Litia. High praise from mom right? It appears Litia's family was more concerned with Grant's character and values than his religious background which put Grant's worries to rest.
Later Litia confided in her mom that she thought she was falling in love with Grant. Fantasy Suites were on her mind and she even admitted it would "hurt my feelings if he slept with other girls" but also declared she wouldn't be intimate with him herself. Her mom encouraged her to keep an "open mind" about the whole Fantasy Suite situation. Litia seemed to take that advice deciding to give Grant the "benefit of the doubt."
Litia ended her hometown date on a high note telling Grant she was "falling for him" and he said it right back. In a confessional Grant admitted "For the feelings to be this strong and there’s still so much more to go it’s definitely big for me." Sounds like Wyoming was a success!
Litia Stands Out From the Crowd: Hometowns Compared
While Litia's date seemed to go smoothly things were definitely more complicated for the other women. Juliana's date in Boston involved a huge Italian family and pizza making but her dad initially seemed worried about Grant. Zoe's New York City date was glamorous with a wedding photoshoot but she revealed she's estranged from her adoptive parents which raised some concerns with her family members. Dina 's Chicago date was the bumpiest with her family opting out of meeting Grant altogether due to their religious beliefs.
Compared to the potential drama and family reservations in other hometowns Litia's Wyoming date seemed almost idyllic. Her family was welcoming her feelings for Grant were strong and the scenery was beautiful. Could this hometown date make Litia a frontrunner? It definitely put her in a good position heading into the final stages of the competition.
Key Moments from Litia's Hometown Date:
- Wyoming Setting: Horseback riding in Star Valley Wyoming creating a romantic country vibe.
- Large Family Gathering: Meeting Litia's parents brothers and a huge extended family showing the importance of family in her life.
- Religious Discussion: Litia's dad assures Grant his non-Mormon background is not an issue focusing on shared values instead.
- Parental Approval: Both parents seem to genuinely like and approve of Grant.
- Litia's Confession: Litia tells her mom she thinks she is in love with Grant and looks ahead to Fantasy Suites.
- Mutual "Falling For You"s: Litia and Grant express strong feelings for each other at the end of the date.
Will Wyoming Win? Litia's Hometown Date Paves the Way for Fantasy Suites
Litia's hometown date in Wyoming certainly showcased her strong family values her faith and her growing connection with Grant. Her family's warm welcome and her own confession of falling for Grant make her a definite contender as the journey moves towards Fantasy Suites. Will the Wyoming charm and family approval be enough to seal the deal for Litia? We'll have to wait and see as The Bachelor continues but her hometown date was definitely a strong step forward.