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
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

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.