The Golden Bachelorette: Meet Joan Vassos' 24 potential matches

61-year-old Joan Vassos, the lead on ABC's The Golden Bachelorette, is walking into the spotlight. The network's newest show, based on The Golden Bachelor, is a fresh take on the familiar format, with single seniors looking for a second chance at love.

The 24 suitors Joan is going to meet in the show The Golden Bachelorette are all very different and full of life.

The men, aged 57 to 69, bring a wealth of life experiences, careers, and hobbies to share. From a retired firefighter to a retired videographer, they aim to prove to Joan and the audience that love knows no age on The Golden Bachelorette.

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Meet Joan’s potential matches in The Golden Bachelorette

1.Bill

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Retired Videographer
• Hometown: Portland, OR

2.Bob

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Chiropractor
• Hometown: Marina Del Rey, CA

3.Charles K.

• Age: 62
• Occupation: Portfolio Manager
• Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

4.Charles L.

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Retired Financial Analyst
• Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

5.Chock

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Insurance Executive
• Hometown: Wichita, KS

6.Christopher

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Contractor
• Hometown: West Babylon, NY

7.Dan

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Private Investor
• Hometown: Naples, FL

8.David

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Rancher
• Hometown: Austin, TX

9.Gary

• Age: 65
• Occupation: Retired Finance Executive
• Hometown: Palm Desert, CA

10.Gil

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Educator
• Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA

11.Gregg

• Age: 64
• Occupation: Retired University Vice President
• Hometown: Longboat Key, FL

12.Guy

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Emergency Room Doctor
• Hometown: Reno, NV

13.Jack

• Age: 68
• Occupation: Caterer
• Hometown: Chicago, IL

14.Jonathan

• Age: 61
• Occupation: Shipping Consultant
• Hometown: Oakland, IA

15.Jordan

• Age: 61
• Occupation: Sales Manager
• Hometown: Chicago, IL

16.Keith

• Age: 62
• Occupation: Girl Dad
• Hometown: San Jose, CA

17.Ken

• Age: 60
• Occupation: Property Management Treasurer
• Hometown: Peabody, MA

18.Kim

• Age: 69
• Occupation: Retired Navy Captain
• Hometown: Seattle, WA

19.Mark

• Age: 57
• Occupation: Army veteran
• Hometown: Leesville, LA

20.Michael

• Age: 65
• Occupation: Retired Banking CEO
• Hometown: Denver, NC

21.Pablo

• Age: 63
• Occupation: Retired UN Agency Director
• Hometown: Cambridge, MD

22.Pascal

• Age: 69
• Occupation: Salon Owner
• Hometown: Chicago, IL

23.RJ

• Age: 66
• Occupation: Financial Adviser
• Hometown: Irvine, CA

24.Thomas

• Age: 62
• Occupation: FDNY Chief
• Hometown: New York, NY

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Has Joan Vassos in The Golden Bachelorette ever been married?

Joan was married to her late husband for 32 years, until he died in 2021. In an Instagram post on his third anniversary, she talked about how much his death has changed her life.

She said,

"Some days it seems like it just happened and I can't catch my breath, still feeling the shock of it," she wrote alongside a photo of her and her husband and their four children.

Vassos described her late husband as a source of safety and cherished love, acknowledging that while the hole he left can never be completely filled even if she finds someone in The Golden Bachelorette, she hopes his memory remains vividly acknowledged and celebrated.

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ABC said on Wednesday that fans will be able to watch Vassos' story in The Golden Bachelorette from September 18, 2024.