The Golden Bachelorette
A senior citizen dating spin-off of The Bachelorette.
In late 2024, ABC aired The Golden Bachelorette, a senior-citizen dating show spun off from The Bachelorette. The lead was 61-year-old Joan Vassos, a Maryland widow and school administrator who had left The Golden Bachelor early for a family crisis. The season ended November 13 with Vassos accepting a proposal from 60-year-old Charles "Chock" Chapple.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Dating game show
- Presenter
- Jesse Palmer
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Company
- Warner Horizon Unscripted Television
- Network
- ABC
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The 24 contestants were announced on August 13, 2024.
- Charles King, Gary Levingston, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike, and Ralph “RJ” Johnson all appeared on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise.
Production
Following the success of The Golden Bachelor, ABC ordered the first season on February 10, 2024. Joan Vassos was announced as the inaugural lead on May 14, 2024. Filming began in June 2024 in Los Angeles and concluded in late July in Tahiti. Guest appearances included 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. Notable contestants included Gary Levingston, godson of Tina Turner; Guy Gansert, ex-husband of Nevada politician Heidi Gansert; and Mark Anderson, father of Bachelor season 28 winner Kelsey Anderson.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of The Golden Bachelorette are there?
The Golden Bachelorette has 9 episodes across 1 season.
When did The Golden Bachelorette first air?
The Golden Bachelorette first aired on 18 September 2024.
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