The Golden Bachelorette is an American dating reality television series that premiered on September 18, 2024 on ABC. It is a spin-off of The Bachelorette featuring a cast of senior citizens as the contestants and single woman.
The series stars 61-year-old Joan Vassos, a private school administrator and widow from Rockville, Maryland. Vassos was previously a contestant on The Golden Bachelor, but quit in week 3 due to a family emergency.
It concluded on November 13, 2024, with Vassos accepting a proposal from 60-year-old Charles "Chock" Chapple.
Production Filming and development On February 10, 2024, following the success of The Golden Bachelor, ABC ordered the first season of The Golden Bachelorette. On May 14, 2024, Vassos was announced as the inaugural lead of the series.
Filming began in June 2024 in Los Angeles, and concluded in late July in Tahiti.
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 made guest appearances this season.
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.
Contestants The 24 contestants were announced on August 13, 2024. NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlaceRefCharles "Chock" Chapple60Wichita, KansasInsurance ExecutiveWinner1Guy Gansert66Reno, NevadaER DoctorRunner-Up2Pascal Ibgui69Glencoe, IllinoisSalon OwnerWeek 73 (quit)Jordan Heller61Riverwoods, IllinoisSales ManagerWeek 64Jonathan Rone61Oakland, IowaShipping Consultant Week 5 5-6 Keith Gordon62Columbus, IndianaGirl DadMark Anderson57Leesville, LouisianaArmy Veteran7Charles Ling 66Malvern, PennsylvaniaRetired Financial Analyst Week 4 8–11 Dan Roemer64Naples, FloridaPrivate InvestorGary Levingston65Palm Desert, CaliforniaRetired Finance ExecutiveGil Ramirez60Mission Viejo, CaliforniaEducatorCharles King62Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaPortfolio Manager Week 3 12–14 Gregg Lassen64Longboat Key, FloridaRetired University Vice PresidentKim Buike69Seattle, WashingtonRetired Navy CaptainBob Kilroy66Marina del Rey, CaliforniaChiropractor Week 2 15–18 Christopher Stallworth64West Babylon, New YorkContractorJack Lencioni68Schererville, IndianaCatererMichael Stevens65Denver, North CarolinaRetired Banking CEOBill Hernandez68Portland, OregonRetired Videographer Week 1 19–24 David Huff68Austin, TexasRancherKen O'Brien60Peabody, MassachusettsProperty Management TreasurerPablo Gonzalez-Juana63Cambridge, MarylandRetired UN Agency DirectorRalph "RJ" Johnson 66Irvine, CaliforniaFinancial AdviserThomas Haughney62New York City, New YorkFDNY Chief
Future appearances
Bachelor in Paradise Season 10
Charles King, Gary Levingston, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike, and Ralph “RJ” Johnson all appeared on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise. King, Lencioni, and Johnson were eliminated week 3. Levingston was eliminated week 5 alongside Leslie Fhima. Buike was eliminated week 6 alongside Faith Martin. Gordon was eliminated week 9 alongside Kathy Swarts.
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