Summary

  • Meet the 24 eligible bachelors vying for Joan's heart in The Golden Bachelorette season 1, premiering on Sept 18, 2024.
  • Contestants range from retired videographers to ER doctors. Each suitor hopes to win Joan's love on the reality dating show.
  • From a Navy captain to a salon owner, Joan will have a variety of men to choose from on ABC's newest dating series.

With The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premiere on the horizon, it's time to meet the 24 eligible bachelors vying for Joan Vassos' heart. Joan, a 61-year-old private school from Rockland, Maryland, made her television debut when she appeared on The Golden Bachelor season 1. Though Joan hit it off with 72-year-old Gerry Turner right away, the relationship would never have a chance because Joan left the show early to deal with a family emergency.

Gerry gave his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist instead and the two were married at a wedding that Joan herself attended.

Though fans were rooting for Gerry and Theresa, they were divorced just three months later. However, the failed marriage didn't change the fact that the show was a huge hit for ABC. It wasn't long before they had announced that there would be a female-led version of the Bachelor spin-off, and that Joan would be cast as the first lead. According to The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premiere and beyond.

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Bill

68 Years Old

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68-year-old Bill is a retired videographer from Portland, Oregon. His dream is to someday own a coffee shop and name it "Billy's Beans." It's unclear how Joan fits into Bill's life-long dream. However, audiences are sure to find out during The Golden Bachelorette, where Joan may play the villain.

Bob

66 Years OId

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Bob is a 66-year-old chiropractor from Marina del Rey, California. When he isn't busy realigning his patients' spines, Bob loves surfing and soaking up the southern California sun. He looks forward to finding out if he and Joan have chemistry as part of the controversial The Golden Bachelorette season 1 cast.

Love is always a gamble. That's why people take risks when they appear on these shows. However, rising to fame on a dating show can lead to career opportunities. Nonetheless, people should weigh the pros and cons before g on as cast . Negative publicity often comes with the territory - that kind of shade can hurt.

Charles K.

62 Years Old

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Also hailing from California is 62-year-old Charles K. The portfolio manager lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Charles K. has a philanthropist's spirit and is very proud of building homes in rural Nicaragua. He looks forward to getting to know Joan during The Golden Bachelorette, which has a secret filming location.

Charles L.

66 Years Old

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66-year-old Charles L. lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The retired financial analyst is a Britney Spears fan who wishes he could see her perform one day. It's unclear whether Joan enjoys the work of the pop star, but perhaps she'll clarify her feelings during the inaugural season. On a darker note, The Golden Bachelorette may not care about leads. Hopefully, Joan was treated well during her stint on the series.

Chock

60 Years Old

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The uniquely named Chock is a 60-year-old insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas. The man loves to shop, and he enjoys a good sale. If Joan chooses him, The Golden Bachelorette can always count on Chock to find the very best deals.

Christopher

64 Years Old

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64-year-old Christopher is a contractor from West Babylon, N.Y. One of the things Christopher loves about himself is the fact that his birthday is on Christmas Eve. This means Christopher is a Capricorn, as is The Golden Bachelorette's Joan. It remains to be seen how compatible the two will be.

Dan

64 Years Old

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Dan is a 64-yearold private investor from Naples, Florida. Though Dan loves to sing, he doesn't like doing so in public. This can only mean that he will be forced to sing in public during a date during The Golden Bachelorette, perhaps during a hometown date.

David

68 Years Old

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David is a 68-year-old rancher from Austin, Texas. One of the best things about David is that he lovingly cares for his 91-year-old mother. He's excited about ing the cast of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, and looks forward to getting to know Joan.

Gary

65 Years Old

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65-year-old Gary is a retired finance executive who hails from Palm Desert, California. Gary is the godson of legendary musician Tina Turner, and shares his godmother's love of music. Not only does Gary have a beautiful singing voice, but he can dance too. Hopefully, he'll get a chance to show off his moves during The Golden Bachelorette season 1.

Gil

60 Years Old

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Gil, a 60-year-old educator, lives in Mission Viejo, California. Gil is a romantic and lists his favorite book as The Bridges of Madison County. If Gil wins Joan's heart, The Golden Bachelorette will get to watch all the romantic movies that she wants.