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]

NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlaceRef
Bill Hernandez[11] 68Portland, OregonRetired VideographerParticipating
Bob Kilroy66Marina del Rey, CaliforniaChiropractor
Charles "Chock" Chapple[12] 60Wichita, KansasInsurance Executive
Charles King62Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaPortfolio Manager
Charles Ling[13] 66Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaRetired Financial Analyst
Christopher Stallworth[14] 64West Babylon, New YorkContractor
Dan Roemer[15] 64Naples, FloridaPrivate Investor
David Huff[16] 68Austin, TexasRancher
Gary Levingston65Palm Desert, CaliforniaRetired Finance Executive
Gil Ramirez60Mission Viejo, CaliforniaEducator
Gregg Lassen64Longboat Key, FloridaRetired University Vice President
Guy Gansert66Reno, NevadaER Doctor
Jack Lencioni[17] 68Schererville, IndianaCaterer
Jonathan Rone[18] 61Oakland, IowaShipping Consultant
Jordan Heller61Riverwoods, IllinoisSales Manager
Keith Gordon[19] 62Columbus, IndianaGirl Dad
Ken O'Brien[20] 60Peabody, MassachusettsProperty Management Treasurer
Kim Buike[21] 69Seattle, WashingtonRetired Navy Captain
Mark Anderson57Leesville, LouisianaArmy Veteran
Michael Stevens[22] 65Denver, North CarolinaRetired Banking CEO
Pablo Gonzalez-Juana[23] 63Cambridge, MarylandRetired UN Agency Director
Pascal Ibgui69Glencoe, IllinoisSalon Owner
Ralph "RJ" Johnson66Irvine, CaliforniaFinancial Adviser
Thomas62New York City, New YorkFDNY 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

  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: 'The Golden Bachelorette' Officially Ordered by ABC, Set to Air This Fall. February 10, 2024. May 14, 2024. Longeretta. Emily. Variety.
  5. 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.
  6. Web site: Jesse Palmer shares photo with 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos at Bachelor mansion. July 9, 2024. August 15, 2024. Bernabe. Angeline. ABC News.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Web site: Retired Portland videographer to look for love on 'The Golden Bachelorette'. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Pettigrew. Jashayla. KOIN.
  12. Web site: Next season of 'The Golden Bachelorette' features a Wichita businessman. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Rengers. Carrie. The Wichita Eagle.
  13. 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.
  14. Web site: The Two New York Men Vying for the Golden Bachelorette's Heart. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. James. Matthew. WRRV.
  15. Web site: 'Golden Bachelorette' cast includes 2 Florida men. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Neely. Samantha. Naples Daily News.
  16. Web site: Meet David, the Texas rancher on 'The Golden Bachelorette'.. August 14, 2024. August 19, 2024. Simmerman. Alexis. Austin American-Statesman.
  17. Web site: Meet Chicago's 3 "Golden Bachelorette" suitors. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. Eng. Monica. Axios Charlotte.
  18. Web site: Iowa man competing on 'Golden Bachelorette' this fall. August 13, 2024. August 19, 2024. Lewis. Maureen. KETV.
  19. Web site: Columbus native one of the suitors on the Golden Bachelorette. August 20, 2024. August 22, 2024. Blair. Brian. The Republic.
  20. Web site: Massachusetts Man Tries His Luck at Love on Golden Bachelorette. August 21, 2024. August 22, 2024. Rogers. Ginny. WOKQ.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.