The Golden Bachelorette Explained
Genre: | Dating game show |
Presenter: | Jesse Palmer |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Network: | ABC |
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.
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
Filming and development
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
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
The 24 contestants were announced on August 13, 2024.[10]
Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place | Ref |
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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 | 65 | Palm Desert, California | Retired Finance Executive | |
Gil Ramirez | 60 | Mission Viejo, California | Educator | |
Gregg Lassen | 64 | Longboat Key, Florida | Retired University Vice President | |
Guy Gansert | 66 | Reno, Nevada | ER Doctor | |
Jack Lencioni[17] | 68 | Schererville, Indiana | Caterer | |
Jonathan Rone[18] | 61 | Oakland, Iowa | Shipping Consultant | |
Jordan Heller | 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 | 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 | 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
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
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Abbott Elementary' Gets 'Golden Bachelorette' Lead-In on ABC's Fall Schedule. May 14, 2024. May 14, 2024. Porter. Rick. The Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: ABC names Joan Vassos as first 'Golden Bachelorette'. May 14, 2024. May 14, 2024. Blake. Meredith. The Los Angeles Times.
- Web site: Gerry Turner Reacts to Ex Joan Vassos Making History as the 1st Golden Bachelorette. May 14, 2024. May 14, 2024. Vulpo. Mike. Us Weekly.
- Web site: 'The Golden Bachelorette' Officially Ordered by ABC, Set to Air This Fall. February 10, 2024. May 14, 2024. Longeretta. Emily. Variety.
- Web site: Joan Vassos Is Leaving for 'The Golden Bachelorette' Filming: 'Excited, Nervous and Overpacked'. June 12, 2024. August 15, 2024. Simpson. Kaitlin. Us Weekly.
- Web site: Jesse Palmer shares photo with 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos at Bachelor mansion. July 9, 2024. August 15, 2024. Bernabe. Angeline. ABC News.
- Web site: Meet the Palm Desert resident who will be a contestant on first-ever 'Golden Bachelorette'. August 21, 2024. August 22, 2024. Sasic. Ema. The Desert Sun.
- Web site: Reno doctor Guy Gansert is one of 24 men on upcoming season of 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. McAndrew. Siobhan. Reno Gazette-Journal.
- Web site: Louisiana native Kelsey Anderson's dad will follow in her footsteps on 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Guilbeau. Julia. NOLA.com.
- Web site: Meet the 24 men who will date Joan Vassos on The Golden Bachelorette. August 13, 2024. August 15, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly.
- Web site: Retired Portland videographer to look for love on 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Pettigrew. Jashayla. KOIN.
- Web site: Next season of 'The Golden Bachelorette' features a Wichita businessman. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Rengers. Carrie. The Wichita Eagle.
- Web site: Philadelphia Man Among Contestants Looking for Love on First Season of 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 20, 2024. August 22, 2024. Toussaint. Jensen. DELCO Today.
- Web site: The Two New York Men Vying for the Golden Bachelorette's Heart. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. James. Matthew. WRRV.
- Web site: 'Golden Bachelorette' cast includes 2 Florida men. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Neely. Samantha. Naples Daily News.
- Web site: Meet David, the Texas rancher on 'The Golden Bachelorette'.. August 14, 2024. August 19, 2024. Simmerman. Alexis. Austin American-Statesman.
- Web site: Meet Chicago's 3 "Golden Bachelorette" suitors. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Eng. Monica. Axios Charlotte.
- Web site: Iowa man competing on 'Golden Bachelorette' this fall. August 13, 2024. August 19, 2024. Lewis. Maureen. KETV.
- Web site: Columbus native one of the suitors on the Golden Bachelorette. August 20, 2024. August 22, 2024. Blair. Brian. The Republic.
- Web site: Massachusetts Man Tries His Luck at Love on Golden Bachelorette. August 21, 2024. August 22, 2024. Rogers. Ginny. WOKQ.
- Web site: Retired Navy Captain from Seattle to appear on 'The Golden Bachelorette' on ABC. August 14, 2024. August 19, 2024. King. Jennifer. KOMO-TV.
- Web site: Meet the retired NC banking CEO looking for love on ABC's 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Blackmon. Chyna. Rock Hill Herald.
- Web site: Will Joan Vassos find love with a Marylander on 'The Golden Bachelorette'?. August 15, 2024. August 19, 2024. Gruskin. Abigail. The Baltimore Sun.