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The Golden Bachelorette
GenreDating game show
Presented byJesse Palmer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companyWarner Horizon Unscripted Television
Original release
NetworkABC
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The Golden Bachelorette is an American dating reality television series that is set to premiere on September 18, 2024 on ABC.[1] It is a spin-off of The Bachelorette featuring a cast of senior citizens as the contestants and single woman.

The series stars 61-year-old Joan Vassos, a private school administrator and widow from Rockville, Maryland.[2] Vassos was previously a contestant on The Golden Bachelor featuring Gerry Turner, but quit in week 3 due to a family emergency.[3]

Production

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Filming and development

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On February 10, 2024, following the commercial success of The Golden Bachelor, ABC ordered the first season of The Golden Bachelorette.[4] On May 14, 2024, Vassos was announced as the inaugural lead of the series.[2]

Filming began in June 2024 in Los Angeles.[5][6]

Casting and contestants

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Notable contestants include Gary Levingston, who is the godson of Tina Turner, Guy Gansert, who is the ex-husband of Nevada politician Heidi Gansert, and Mark Anderson, who is the father of Bachelor season 28 winner Kelsey Anderson.[7][8][9]

Contestants

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The 24 contestants were announced on August 13, 2024.[10]

Name Age Hometown Occupation Outcome Place Ref
Bill Hernandez[11] 68 Portland, Oregon Retired Videographer Participating
Bob Kilroy 66 Marina del Rey, California Chiropractor
Charles "Chock" Chapple[12] 60 Wichita, Kansas Insurance Executive
Charles King 62 Rancho Palos Verdes, California Portfolio Manager
Charles Ling[13] 66 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Retired Financial Analyst
Christopher Stallworth[14] 64 West Babylon, New York Contractor
Dan Roemer[15] 64 Naples, Florida Private Investor
David Huff[16] 68 Austin, Texas Rancher
Gary Levingston[7] 65 Palm Desert, California Retired Finance Executive
Gil Ramirez 60 Mission Viejo, California Educator
Gregg Lassen[15] 64 Longboat Key, Florida Retired University Vice President
Guy Gansert[8] 66 Reno, Nevada ER Doctor
Jack Lencioni[17] 68 Schererville, Indiana Caterer
Jonathan Rone[18] 61 Oakland, Iowa Shipping Consultant
Jordan Heller[17] 61 Riverwoods, Illinois Sales Manager
Keith Gordon[19] 62 Columbus, Indiana Girl Dad
Ken O'Brien[20] 60 Peabody, Massachusetts Property Management Treasurer
Kim Buike[21] 69 Seattle, Washington Retired Navy Captain
Mark Anderson[9] 57 Leesville, Louisiana Army Veteran
Michael Stevens[22] 65 Denver, North Carolina Retired Banking CEO
Pablo Gonzalez-Juana[23] 63 Cambridge, Maryland Retired UN Agency Director
Pascal Ibgui[17] 69 Glencoe, Illinois Salon Owner
Ralph "RJ" Johnson 66 Irvine, California Financial Adviser
Thomas 62 New York City, New York FDNY Chief

Call-out order

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Order Bachelors Week
1 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
  The contestant received the first impression rose
  The contestant received a rose during a date
  The contestant received a rose outside of a rose ceremony or date
  The contestant was eliminated
  The contestant was eliminated during a date
  The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony
  The contestant received a rose during a date but quit the competition
  The contestant quit the competition
  The contestant won the competition

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal air date [24]Prod.
code [24]		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating
(18–49)
1"Week 1"September 18, 2024 (2024-09-18)101TBDTBA
2"Week 2"September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25)102TBDTBA

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Porter, Rick (May 14, 2024). "'Abbott Elementary' Gets 'Golden Bachelorette' Lead-In on ABC's Fall Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Blake, Meredith (May 14, 2024). "ABC names Joan Vassos as first 'Golden Bachelorette'". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Vulpo, Mike (May 14, 2024). "Gerry Turner Reacts to Ex Joan Vassos Making History as the 1st Golden Bachelorette". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Longeretta, Emily (February 10, 2024). "'The Golden Bachelorette' Officially Ordered by ABC, Set to Air This Fall". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Simpson, Kaitlin (June 12, 2024). "Joan Vassos Is Leaving for 'The Golden Bachelorette' Filming: 'Excited, Nervous and Overpacked'". Us Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Bernabe, Angeline (July 9, 2024). "Jesse Palmer shares photo with 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos at Bachelor mansion". ABC News. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sasic, Ema (August 21, 2024). "Meet the Palm Desert resident who will be a contestant on first-ever 'Golden Bachelorette'". The Desert Sun. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  8. ^ a b McAndrew, Siobhan (August 14, 2024). "Reno doctor Guy Gansert is one of 24 men on upcoming season of 'The Golden Bachelorette'". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Guilbeau, Julia (August 14, 2024). "Louisiana native Kelsey Anderson's dad will follow in her footsteps on 'The Golden Bachelorette'". NOLA.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Baldwin, Kristen (August 13, 2024). "Meet the 24 men who will date Joan Vassos on The Golden Bachelorette". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Pettigrew, Jashayla (August 14, 2024). "Retired Portland videographer to look for love on 'The Golden Bachelorette'". KOIN. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  12. ^ Rengers, Carrie (August 14, 2024). "Next season of 'The Golden Bachelorette' features a Wichita businessman". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  13. ^ Toussaint, Jensen (August 20, 2024). "Philadelphia Man Among Contestants Looking for Love on First Season of 'The Golden Bachelorette'". DELCO Today. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  14. ^ James, Matthew (August 14, 2024). "The Two New York Men Vying for the Golden Bachelorette's Heart". WRRV. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Neely, Samantha (August 14, 2024). "'Golden Bachelorette' cast includes 2 Florida men". Naples Daily News. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  16. ^ Simmerman, Alexis (August 14, 2024). "Meet David, the Texas rancher on 'The Golden Bachelorette'". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c Eng, Monica (August 14, 2024). "Meet Chicago's 3 "Golden Bachelorette" suitors". Axios Charlotte. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  18. ^ Lewis, Maureen (August 13, 2024). "Iowa man competing on 'Golden Bachelorette' this fall". KETV. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  19. ^ Blair, Brian (August 20, 2024). "Columbus native one of the suitors on the Golden Bachelorette". The Republic. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  20. ^ Rogers, Ginny (August 21, 2024). "Massachusetts Man Tries His Luck at Love on Golden Bachelorette". WOKQ. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  21. ^ King, Jennifer (August 14, 2024). "Retired Navy Captain from Seattle to appear on 'The Golden Bachelorette' on ABC". KOMO-TV. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  22. ^ Blackmon, Chyna (August 14, 2024). "Meet the retired NC banking CEO looking for love on ABC's 'The Golden Bachelorette'". Rock Hill Herald. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  23. ^ Gruskin, Abigail (August 15, 2024). "Will Joan Vassos find love with a Marylander on 'The Golden Bachelorette'?". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  24. ^ a b "The Golden Bachelorette Episode Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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