5. Family is key for Grant, and he describes himself as a “Mama’s Boy” in his Bachelorette bio. While on the show, Grant also opened up about his relationship with his father, including his father’s battle with addiction.
“My father has been an addict for, like, 30 years,” he told Jenn during their one-on-one date in New Zealand on the Aug. 5 episode. “Addiction is a difficult thing. Because growing up my pops was everything. Like he was my superhero. He used to take me to the park. And he always used to be inebriated or drunk during the subject. And the worst part is that I didn’t know. When you’re a kid, you believe everything. And the one person I trusted the most always lied. ”
Shortly before Grant came on the show, he continued, his father lost his job.
“Sometimes they blame, they blame,” Grant said. “So he blamed everyone: ‘Oh, my boss this. My boss that. ‘ I was like, ‘Listen, Dad. I don’t care. ‘ This is like the proudest thing I’ve ever been of my dad. He called me the next day and he said, “I’m checking into rehab.” Checked in rehabilitation. And ever since then we had a conversation and he was like, “Listen, son: This is the first time you know the real me when I’m not drunk.” So I’m really leaning into that. So now he is a little under two months sober. I hope he stays strong. It’s his first time I live too. “
And his dad has supported the reality star’s journey.
“I love the man you’ve become,” his father said in a sneak peek at this season of Bachelor. “You are my heart, man. I want the best for you. You deserve happiness, son.”
