The Golden Bachelorette is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The show is a direct follow-up to 2023's The Golden Bachelor featuring Gerry Turner who was looking to find love among many suitors. Our very own bachelorette will be Joan Vassos who was seen competing in last year's show, vying for Turner's attention.
The 61-year-old Vassos is a widow who is currently working as a school administrator. She will have to choose between 24 eligible bachelors who want a second chance at finding love in their golden years.
According to the press release by Warner Brothers Discovery:
"Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values... Vassos remains an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of three, and school administrator while finding solace in the music of Elton John, spending time with her dog and cooking."
It further read:
" Now, as she steps into the golden spotlight and begins her journey to seek love once more, Vassos envisions a future filled with shared moments by the beach and cherished time with family."
List of cast members of The Golden Bachelorette explored
Host - Jesse Palmer
Former NFL quarterback-turned-TV personality, Jesse will be hosting the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette.
The Golden Bachelorette - Joan Vassos
Vassos was eliminated in week 3 of The Golden Bachelor and is seeking another chance to find love.
Suitors
Bill, 68
Bill is a retired video producer and a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic. He has two daughters and has also tried his hands on dating sites.
Bob, 66
Bob is a chiropractor by profession and an avid surfer. Bob wants a life partner with whom he can share his joys of watching Pixar movies and eating dark chocolate.
Charles K., 62
Charles K works as a portfolio manager and loves doing outdoor activities. He has five children and is looking for the right partner onThe Golden Bachelorette.
Charles L., 66
Charles L. is a retired data analyst and loves making his own fishing nets. He grew up in rural China and came to America with $20 in his pocket.
Chock, 60
Chock is a business owner and spends his rest time with his kids and his dog. He is looking for a long-term relationship with whom he can share his love for shopping.
Christopher, 64
Christopher owns a construction company and has three kids and seven grandkids. He loves cooking and bowling in his free time.
Dan, 64
Dan is a private investor who enjoys going on picnics and singing. He is close with his two daughters and his sister.
David, 68
David is a rancher and hasn't dated anyone in the last 16 years. David loves running marathons and would love to travel the world with his future partner.
Gary, 65
Gary is a retired finance executive who is the godson of singer Tina Turner.
Gil, 60
Gil is an educator and father of two who loves going to comedy clubs and road-tripping with his family.
Gregg, 64
Gregg worked as a University Vice President and once traveled to Rwanda to hike with gorillas.
Guy, 66
Guy is an emergency room physician and has four kids and a grandchild who plans to hike Mount Kilimanjaro later on.
Jack, 68
The retired restaurant owner is currently working as a caterer and plans to cook for the love of her life after The Golden Bachelorette.
Jonathan, 61
Jonathan works as a shipping consultant in Iowa and has two kids. He enjoys going to museums and spending time with his pets.
Jordan, 61
Jordan works as a sales manager and is close to his family, especially his three daughters and three brothers.
Keith, 62
Keith is a sales director and 6-foot-5 tall who is a father to three kids.
Ken, 60
Ken works as a property management treasurer and loves running marathons, playing tennis, and cycling in his spare time.
Kim, 69
Kim is a retired naval officer who still spends a lot of his time on his sailboat and wants to give love a second chance through The Golden Bachelorette.
Mark, 57
Mark is an army veteran and is the father of Kelsey Anderson who appeared on The Bachelor and is about to marry Joey Graziadei.
Michael, 65
Michael is a retired banking executive and father to two sons who is a big fan of Taylor Swift and looking for love on The Golden Bachelorette.
Pablo, 63
Pablo is a retired UN agency director. He often volunteers as an EMT and came to America from Argentina.
Pascal, 69
Pascal is a salon owner who is searching for love in his golden days and is originally from France.
RJ, 66
The 6-foot-5 guy comes to The Golden Bachelorette looking for his future partner and works as a financial advisor.
Thomas, 62
Thomas is a firefighter in New York City who loves skiing. He is very close to his three kids and loves listening to Elton John.
The Golden Bachelorette will premiere on September 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC. Fans will be able to stream the episodes the very next day on Hulu.