When The Bachelor premiered on January 27, Season 29 lead Grant Ellis introduced 25 hopeful bachelorettes to the Bachelor Mansion, searching for his ideal partner. Among them was Zoe McGrady, who stepped out of the limo making quite an impression.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Zoe was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 29. Decider originally published this piece in 2025 and is resharing it now that Zoe is on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10.)

Although McGrady, a 27-year-old tech engineer and model with a degree from Duke University, didn’t receive Ellis’s first impression rose, she made Decider’s favorite entrance of the night, which was also significant.

For those who need a refresher, Zoe hopped out of the limo with T-shirt cannon, which she and Grant used to shoot customize merch with their photos on it over the mansion to “their fans,” aka Zoe’s fellow contestants. Couples merch? Iconic. An engaging activity right out of the gate? We love to see it. A limo exit that also incorporates your fellow contestants? Revolutionary. 

Zoe told Grant that they’d “make a great power couple,” and as the night went on, the two got to know each other better and even did some smooching. Based on previews, however, it looks like there’s a chance Zoe could get into a conflict or two as the season progresses…

So who is Zoe McGrady on The Bachelor? And how long does Zoe stick around this season? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything to know about Grant’s Season 29 early frontrunner, including her Bachelor bio, age, hometown, Instagram account, and more.

Who Is Zoe McGrady On The Bachelor?

According to her official ABC bio, the 27-year-old tech engineer and model from New York, New York, “isn’t afraid to go after what she wants, 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,” the bio continues. “When she’s not working, she likes to adventure outdoors with activities like boating, jet skiing, surfing and ice skating. 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. Go get ’em, Zoe!”

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Zoe’s fun facts!

• Nothing makes Zoe happier than puppies and babies.
• Zoe can’t and won’t live without tacos.  
• Zoe was the first female wrestler to join her high school wrestling team.

Want to learn more about Zoe outside of the show? Follow her on Instagram at @zoe.mcgrady, where she had 12,000 followers ahead of Season 29, Episode 2.

How Far Does Zoe McGrady Make It On The Bachelor? Reality Steve Spoilers

Want to avoid major Bachelor spoilers? This is your chance to stop reading. But if you’re curious to know how long Zoe McGrady 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 Zoe fans, she’s not one of them. However, Reality Steve’s episode-by-episode spoilers suggest that Zoe makes it to Grant’s Top 4, which means she would get a Hometown Date and possibly even a Fantasy Suite Week overnight.

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 Zoe’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.