Season 29 of The Bachelor kicked off with Grant Ellis meeting 25 potential partners at the Bachelor Mansion. Among the ladies, Dina Lupancu stood out by revealing her ring size to Grant, hinting at a possible future together.
During their first encounter, Grant complimented Dina on her attire and learned more about her background: her parents originated from Romania, she comes from a large family of 11 siblings, works as an attorney in Chicago, and often faces underestimation from others.
For her memorable introduction, Dina playfully showcased her hands to Grant, mentioning that many admire them for their beauty and casually disclosing her ring size of six. This subtle move left a lasting impression on Grant.
While Dina didn’t land the first impression rose, she did make enough of an impression on Grant by Episode 3 to get invited on a special three-on-one date with Litia and Sarafiena, which gave her more time to get to know the Season 29 lead. Dina grew up with 12 dogs, so she and Grant bonded over their love of the animals. And ahead of Episode 3’s rose ceremony, Dina memorably asked Grant to their prom-themed cocktail party with an adorable prom-proposal.
So who is Dina Lupancu on The Bachelor? And how long does Dina stick around this season? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything to know about Grant’s Season 29 contestant Dina Lupancu, including her Bachelor bio, age, hometown, Instagram account, and more.
According to Dina’s official Bachelor bio, the 31-year-old attorney from Chicago, Illinois “can accomplish anything she puts her mind to.”
“While her career as an attorney has taken the front seat for most of her adult life, she’s finally ready to shift her focus and put her personal life first,” the bio continues. “Being one of 11 siblings, Dina is looking for someone who is kind, ambitious and family oriented. Most of Dina’s best friends are either married or in a serious relationship, and she’s ready to join the club! Dina likes to consider herself a little mysterious, but she’s ready to let her guard down if it means letting in a man like Grant.”
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Dina’s fun facts!
- Dina has never met anyone who is cleaner and more organized than she is.
- Dina wishes she had more time to read for fun.
- When asked what her favorite style of dance is, she says “Dina Dancing.” #IYKYK
Want to learn more about Dina outside of the show? Follow her on Instagram at @dinalupancu where she had 5,913 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 Dina Lupancu 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 Dina fans, she isn’t one of them. He does, however, predict she made Grant’s Top 4, which means she’s likely getting a Hometown Week date.
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 Dina’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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