Zoe McGrady is already a front-runner ahead of her debut on Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor. The season 29 contestant with beauty and brains is a top contender for The Bachelor’s final rose, sparking curiosity among fans about the stunning brunette.
Who Is ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Zoe McGrady?
Zoe is a tech engineer and model, who “isn’t afraid to go after what she wants,” according to her bio on the ABC website.
“And what she wants now is to find her Prince Charming. Zoe is super impressive, and that’s not just because she graduated from Duke University with a degree in mechanical engineering,” her credentials read. When Zoe’s not at work, she prefers to be in nature engaging in outdoor adventures “like boating, jet skiing, surfing and ice skating.”
Zoe admitted she had her quirks as she said she “can’t and won’t live without tacos.” She also boasts that she was “the first female wrestler to join her high school wrestling team.”
In addition, “Zoe loves cooking fancy dinners for her partner when she’s in love, so hopefully Grant’s ready to be surprised with tasty tokens of her affection. She wants to meet a man with transparency who is supportive and as committed as she is.”
Ahead of the January 2025 premiere, Zoe gushed about joining the long-running ABC franchise in a message posted on Instagram.
“NYC was voted the worst city to date…so as a woman in STEM, I took the only *logical* next step,” the Duke graduate joked on January 8, 2025. “Tune in to follow my journey to finding love.”
Where Is ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Zoe McGrady From?
Zoe is originally from New York City.
How Old Is ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Zoe McGrady?
The model is 27 years old. She was born on February 22, 1997, making her zodiac sign a Pisces.
What Is ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Zoe McGrady’s Job?
After graduating from Duke University, she’s worked professionally in the fintech industry since 2019.
In December 2024, she told her Instagram followers she was “unexpectedly laid off from her tech job.” Her most recent position listed her as a product manager at Quantile, where she worked from November 2020 to June 2024, according to her LinkedIn. Prior to that, she worked as a financial analyst, engineering intern and teaching assistant.
“For the past three years, I have also become a successful model and content creator in New York City, already fulfilling some of my childhood dreams by signing with a top agency and working with brands like Under Armour and Sephora,” she writes on her portfolio website. “In addition to my professional pursuits, I’m passionate about mentoring. I work with various organizations, sharing my experiences in male-dominated fields – from wrestling to engineering, and discussing how I’ve navigated through my own childhood adversities.”
When Does ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Premiere?
Season 29 of The Bachelor premieres on ABC on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The franchise typically airs two-hour episodes each week, with recent seasons ranging from 10 to 12 episodes.
