Bachelor Grant Ellis also tells PEOPLE that he wanted to "take things slow" in the Fantasy Suites because "I think a lot of times when you initiate the physical part, it could cause you to make really bad decisions.

New "Bachelor" star Grant Ellis teased what fans can expect from his season in an interview with "Good Morning America."

The new Bachelor, whose season begins Monday on ABC, declined to comment on the dating franchise's issues surrounding race, saying he was focused on his experience.

The Bachelor is back, with new bachelor Grant Ellis taking on the titular role in his search for forever love. Ellis, who was introduced to the world on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette, will meet and date 25 women with the hopes of finding his future wife.

Ellis was announced as the next "Bachelor" in August. Fans were first introduced to Ellis on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette," where the two connected over their mutual attraction for each other and common goals. Tran said goodbye to him during week 6 of season 21.

The premiere starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 7 p.m. CT on Monday, Jan. 27. From there on, new episodes will release each Mondays at the same time. Cable subscribers can tune in to catch “The Bachelor” live on ABC, or stream it on ABC.com and via the ABC app.

Bachelor Grant Ellis tells PEOPLE he believes "there's a certain maturity level that comes with wanting a family and wanting a long-lasting relationship."

The Bachelor is finally back on our TV screens with Season 29 of the hit reality dating show—and here's everything you need to know about this year's cast, including their Instagram accounts. Grant Ellis,

Season 29 of "The Bachelor," featuring lead Grant Ellis, begins Monday. Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, competed on season 21 of "The Bachelorette" with lead Jenn Tran, who ultimately chose Devin Strader during the final rose ceremony.