It’s typical to see about a third of the contestants sent home on Night 1. Joey Graziadei eliminated 10 of his starting 32 in Season 28, and before him, Zach Shallcross sent 10 of 30 home. Grant Ellis started with fewer women and therefore didn’t have quite as many Night 1 goodbyes.

The Bachelor’ star Grant Ellis is embarking on his love story, and by his side throughout the journey is his family. Learn more about the reality star’s parents and sister below.