The Bachelor season 29 leading man Grant Ellis began his journey with 25 contestants from whom to choose and Rose Sombke is one of those women. Grant, a now-31-year-old day trader who's originally from Newark, New Jersey, but now lives in Houston, Texas, got his Bachelor Nation start on Jenn Tran's Bachelorette season. He fell for her, but she said goodbye to him right before her hometown dates. Grant was heartbroken, but he was excited to accept the role of the next Bachelor.

Grant was revealed as Bachelor season 29 early so that the producers could give women the chance to apply to the show to date him specifically. During Jenn's "Men Tell All" episode, host Jesse Palmer told Grant that, after he was announced, over 10,000 more women applied to be on the show so that they could have the chance to fall in love with him. As Grant continues his journey to find his future wife, here's what to know about Rose.

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke's Age, Hometown, & Job

Rose Is A 27-Year-Old ed Nurse From Chicago

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke Posing Outdoors

Rose was born on June 7, 1997, which makes her 27 years old. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. Grant's birthday is December 15, 1993, which means that he was 30 at the time of filming. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Rose is a ed nurse who lives in Chicago, Illinois.

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke's Hobbies, Interests & Fun Facts

Rose Enjoys Exploring New Places

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke Meeting Grant Ellis On Premiere Night

According to her ABC bio, Rose has many different hobbies and interests. She likes spending time at the beach and exploring new places. She also enjoys going out on the town for a fun night out. However, a nightclub might not be the best choice for Rose because she considers herself to be a terrible dancer. Some fun facts about Rose are that she thinks that legendary actress Julie Andrews is the GOAT, and she'd love to attend a Formula 1 race.

What The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke Is Looking For

Rose Has High Standards When It Comes To Finding A Partner

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke Receiving A Rose From Grant Ellis At The First Rose Ceremony

According to her ABC bio, Rose has high standards for her future partner, and she doesn't plan to lower them. She wants to meet someone who's confident, loving, and fun. The Bachelor season 29 contestant also expects the man she loves to earn the approval of her friends.

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Rose Sombke's Instagram

Rose Is Currently Active On The Social Media Platform

Rose can be found on Instagram at @rosesombke. Although she ed the social media platform in 2018, she only has 40 posts so far, which is a good sign that she didn't the show just to gain followers. Rose's most recent posts highlight her time on The Bachelor, including one in which she announced that she was a contestant on the show. In the post, Rose shared her promotional photograph from The Bachelor, along with the caption, "I can’t believe I’m saying this but Tune in to #thebachelor on ABC at 8pm EST on January 27th !! Wooo!!"

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Rose and Grant seem to have a lot in common, so it'll be interesting to see if their relationship continues to grow. If Grant doesn't choose Rose in the end, she'd be the perfect person to Bachelor in Paradise season 10. One thing's for sure: Bachelor Nation accepts this Rose.

The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

Sources: ABC, Rose Sombke/Instagram, Rose Sombke/Instagram

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The Bachelor
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March 25, 2002
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