The Bachelor returns this week with Grant Ellis at the helm, and honestly, the show couldn’t come at a better time. With all the heaviness in the world, hearing phrases like “My future wife is probably in this room” and “Ladies, this is the final rose tonight” have never been more comforting.
There’s also a twist on the first impression rose this season, and in my interview with Grant (which you can read on Glamour come Monday), he says the change made him even more excited: “I was like, ‘Let’s go! Let’s do it.’”
One thing that doesn’t change are the limo entrances, in which the women do just about anything to get Grant’s attention. Zoe, for one, doesn’t mess around, especially when it comes to letting the other women know she’s not there to make friends. Is it gimmicky? Yes. Does that bother me? No. I’m just glad the show is back to take my mind off of everything else.
While Grant isn’t ready to walk down the aisle just yet, two other couples are when You’re Cordially Invited premieres on Prime Video this Thursday. The wedding comedy stars Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, whose characters are trying to plan the perfect day for their loved ones until a double booking throws everything into chaos.
Then, of course, there’s the AFC Championship Game tonight on CBS/Paramount+. Surely Taylor Swift will be on hand to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce as his Kansas City Chiefs face the Buffalo Bills. Whoever wins tonight’s game heads to the Super Bowl, so there’s plenty at stake.
On that note, check out the full guide below for everything else this week, and I’ll see you next Sunday to preview the Grammys and the best, most romantic season yet of Netflix’s hit series Sweet Magnolias.
Sunday, January 26
NFC Championship Game (Fox): The conference championship games kick off with the Washington Commanders facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly. Temps will be in the mid 30s and cloudy, so those hoping for a snowy showing most likely won’t get their wish. Meanwhile, the Commanders record stands at 12-5 for the regular season, while the Eagles finished with at 14-3. 3 p.m. ET/noon PT
