During the premiere of Season 29 of The Bachelor on January 27, Grant Ellis, the lead of the season, welcomed 25 single bachelorettes to the Bachelor Mansion with the hope of finding a potential life partner. Among these women was Sarafiena Watkins, who stood out by bringing a large cardboard cutout of Grant’s head.
On the first night of the show, Sarafiena, a 29-year-old associate media director from New York, caught Grant’s attention by displaying her sense of humor. She decided to playfully tease Grant by presenting him with the cardboard cutout, joking that she would always support him but never let it get to his head.
Despite facing challenges like being on the losing team during a group date and encountering some conflicts with another contestant, Zoe, Sarafiena managed to capture Grant’s interest. This led to her being chosen for a special three-on-one date with Dina and Litia in Episode 3, where they bonded over their shared love for dogs. Additionally, Sarafiena had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of meeting Lisa Vanderpump. The question now remains, what lies ahead for Sarafiena and Grant?
Who is Sarafiena Watkins on The Bachelor? And how long does Sarafiena stick around this season? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything to know about Grant’s Season 29 contestant Sarafiena Watkins, including her Bachelor bio, age, hometown, Instagram account, and more.
According to Sarafiena’s official Bachelor bio, the 29-year-old associate media director from New York, New York “is 100% wife material — she is loyal, thoughtful and can’t wait to be engaged.”
“Sarafiena’s life is very full socially and professionally — all that’s missing is romantic companionship,” the bio continues. “She is hoping to meet a man who is ready to settle down and start a family while also appreciating the little things in life because Sarafiena loves to give thoughtful gifts to her partner when she’s in love. Sarafiena loves going out with friends on the weekend to grab some dinner, drinks and go dancing. She also loves adventure and will book a trip on a whim, so Grant, we hope you’re ready to pack your bags and travel!”
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Sarafiena’s fun facts!
- Sarafiena really wants to learn how to play tennis.
- Sarafiena rocked a bob during her college years.
- Sarafiena has seen every episode of Grey’s Anatomy at least three times.
Want to learn more about Sarafiena outside of the show? Follow her on Instagram at
@sarafienawatkins where she had 5,358 followers ahead of Season 29, Episode 4.
Want to avoid major Bachelor spoilers? This is your chance to stop reading. But if you’re curious to know how long Sarafiena Watkins might stick around, we’ve got a Reality Steve rumor that offers some possible insight below.
Per a January 16 Instagram post, Reality Steve claims he knows Grant Ellis’ Top 2 contestants, and unfortunately for Sarafiena fans, she isn’t one of them — nor does he predict she made Grant’s Top 4.
As always, rumors are only rumors until proven otherwise, so you’ll have to tune in to new episodes of The Bachelor on Mondays to find out how Grant’s season — and Sarafiena’s time on the show — unfolds.
In the meantime, be sure to stay up-to-date on Decider’s weekly Bachelor coverage and read our interview with Grant for more Season 29 insights.
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