The Golden Bachelorette Explained

Genre:Dating game show
Presenter:Jesse Palmer
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:9
Company:Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
Network:ABC

The Golden Bachelorette is an American dating reality television series that premiered on September 18, 2024 on ABC.[1] It is a spin-off of The Bachelorette featuring a cast of older people 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]

It concluded on November 13, 2024, with Vassos accepting a proposal from 60-year-old Charles "Chock" Chapple.[4]

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.[5] On May 14, 2024, Vassos was announced as the inaugural lead of the series.[2]

Filming began in June 2024 in Los Angeles, and concluded in late July in Tahiti.[6] [7]

Musicians Taylor Dayne, Wayne Newton, and REO Speedwagon; comedian Loni Love; Hall of Fame footballers Andre Reed and Eric Dickerson; and former Bachelorettes Kaitlyn Bristowe and Trista Rehn made guest appearances this season.[8] [9] [10] [11]

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.[12] [13] [14]

Contestants

The 24 contestants were announced on August 13, 2024.[15]

NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlaceRef
Charles "Chock" Chapple[16] 60Wichita, KansasInsurance ExecutiveWinner1[17]
Guy Gansert66Reno, NevadaER DoctorRunner-Up2
Pascal Ibgui69Glencoe, IllinoisSalon OwnerWeek 73 (quit)[18]
Jordan Heller61Riverwoods, IllinoisSales ManagerWeek 64[19]
Jonathan Rone[20] 61Oakland, IowaShipping ConsultantWeek 55-6
Keith Gordon[21] 62Columbus, IndianaGirl Dad
Mark Anderson57Leesville, LouisianaArmy Veteran7
Charles Ling[22] 66Malvern, PennsylvaniaRetired Financial AnalystWeek 48–11
Dan Roemer[23] 64Naples, FloridaPrivate Investor
Gary Levingston65Palm Desert, CaliforniaRetired Finance Executive
Gil Ramirez[24] 60Mission Viejo, CaliforniaEducator
Charles King[25] 62Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaPortfolio ManagerWeek 312–14
Gregg Lassen64Longboat Key, FloridaRetired University Vice President
Kim Buike[26] 69Seattle, WashingtonRetired Navy Captain
Bob Kilroy[27] 66Marina del Rey, CaliforniaChiropractorWeek 215–18
Christopher Stallworth[28] 64West Babylon, New YorkContractor
Jack Lencioni[29] 68Schererville, IndianaCaterer
Michael Stevens[30] 65Denver, North CarolinaRetired Banking CEO
Bill Hernandez[31] 68Portland, OregonRetired VideographerWeek 119–24[32]
David Huff[33] 68Austin, TexasRancher
Ken O'Brien[34] 60Peabody, MassachusettsProperty Management Treasurer
Pablo Gonzalez-Juana[35] 63Cambridge, MarylandRetired UN Agency Director
Ralph "RJ" Johnson[36] 66Irvine, CaliforniaFinancial Adviser
Thomas Haughney62New York City, New YorkFDNY Chief

Call-out order

OrderBachelorsWeek
12345678
1PascalKeithJonathanPascalChockPascalChockChock
Guy 		Chock
2KimDanChockGilJordanChockGuyGuy
3ChockJonathanDanJonathanGuyGuyPascalPascal
4JonathanMarkMarkGuyPascalJordanJordan
5JordanGuyGaryDanJonathanJonathan
Keith
6MichaelCharles K.PascalGaryMark
7ThomasGilJordanJordanKeithMark
8GaryGaryCharles K.ChockCharles L.
Dan
Gary
Gil
9GreggPascalKeithCharles L.
10PabloChockGilKeith
11BobKimCharles L.Mark
12JackChristopherKimCharles K.
Gregg
Kim
13Charles L.GreggGregg
14GuyCharles L.Guy
15Charles K.JordanBob
Christopher
Jack
Michael
16KenBob
17DanMichael
18ChristopherJack
19RJBill
David
Ken
Pablo
RJ
Thomas
20Gil
21Bill
22David
23Keith
24Mark

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 moved on to the next week by default

The contestant won the competition

Episodes

Notes and References

  1. 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.
  2. Web site: ABC names Joan Vassos as first 'Golden Bachelorette'. May 14, 2024. May 14, 2024. Blake. Meredith. The Los Angeles Times.
  3. 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.
  4. Web site: Joan says 'Yes!' to 'Golden Bachelorette' finale fantasy beach proposal. Who did she pick?. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. Alexander. Bryan. USA Today.
  5. Web site: 'The Golden Bachelorette' Officially Ordered by ABC, Set to Air This Fall. February 10, 2024. May 14, 2024. Longeretta. Emily. Variety.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: Windstar Cruises hosts 'The Golden Bachelorette' in Tahiti. October 24, 2024. October 24, 2024. Seatrade Cruise News.
  8. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: Rollercoaster of love. September 25, 2024. September 26, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. September 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240926044609/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-recap-joan-chock-disneyland-8716635. live.
  9. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: Good days, sad days. October 2, 2024. October 3, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. October 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241003030429/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-recap-season-1-episode-3-8721071. live.
  10. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: The shortest goodbye. October 9, 2024. October 10, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. October 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241010044652/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-recap-chock-leaves-temporarily-striptease-date-8724817. live.
  11. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: No time to spare. October 16, 2024. October 17, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. October 17, 2024. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/Fi4nP. live.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Web site: Next season of 'The Golden Bachelorette' features a Wichita businessman. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Rengers. Carrie. The Wichita Eagle.
  17. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette finale recap: A new beginning in Bora Bora. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. November 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241114064635/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-recap-season-finale-joan-chock-8743441. live.
  18. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: A week of Fantasy-less Suites. October 30, 2024. October 31, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. October 31, 2024. https://archive.today/20241031022215/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-recap-1-man-leaves-fantasy-suites-8735938. live.
  19. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette recap: Hometown dates end in confusion for Joan. October 23, 2024. October 24, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. October 24, 2024. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/on1YB. live.
  20. Web site: Iowa man competing on 'Golden Bachelorette' this fall. August 13, 2024. August 19, 2024. Lewis. Maureen. KETV.
  21. Web site: Columbus native one of the suitors on the Golden Bachelorette. August 20, 2024. August 22, 2024. Blair. Brian. The Republic.
  22. 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.
  23. Web site: 'Golden Bachelorette' cast includes 2 Florida men. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Neely. Samantha. Naples Daily News.
  24. Web site: Golden Bachelorette Contestant Gil Ramirez Faced Restraining Order Just Days Before Filming. September 21, 2024. September 29, 2024. Heller. Corinne. E! News.
  25. Web site: Where to Follow Joan Vassos’ Men From ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ on Instagram. September 23, 2024. September 29, 2024. Dehollogne. Lauren. TV Insider.
  26. 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.
  27. Web site: Meet the “wayward lesbians” from The Golden Bachelorette. September 27, 2024. September 29, 2024. Cramer. Jude. IntoMore.
  28. Web site: The Two New York Men Vying for the Golden Bachelorette's Heart. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. James. Matthew. WRRV.
  29. Web site: Meet Chicago's 3 "Golden Bachelorette" suitors. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Eng. Monica. Axios Charlotte.
  30. 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.
  31. Web site: Retired Portland videographer to look for love on 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Pettigrew. Jashayla. KOIN.
  32. Web site: The Golden Bachelorette series premiere recap: Joan meets 24 (b)old men. September 18, 2024. September 19, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. September 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240919035135/https://ew.com/the-golden-bachelorette-premiere-recap-joan-meets-her-men-8712719. live.
  33. Web site: Meet David, the Texas rancher on 'The Golden Bachelorette'.. August 14, 2024. August 19, 2024. Simmerman. Alexis. Austin American-Statesman.
  34. Web site: Massachusetts Man Tries His Luck at Love on Golden Bachelorette. August 21, 2024. August 22, 2024. Rogers. Ginny. WOKQ.
  35. 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.
  36. Web site: Who Went Home On The Golden Bachelorette? Here’s A Premiere Recap. September 19, 2024. September 19, 2024. Wehniainen. Grace. Bustle.

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