The Golden Bachelorette
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.| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place | Ref |
| Charles "Chock" Chapple | 60 | Wichita, Kansas | Insurance Executive | Winner | 1 | |
| Guy Gansert | 66 | Reno, Nevada | ER Doctor | Runner-Up | 2 | |
| Pascal Ibgui | 69 | Glencoe, Illinois | Salon Owner | Week 7 | 3 | |
| Jordan Heller | 61 | Riverwoods, Illinois | Sales Manager | Week 6 | 4 | |
| Jonathan Rone | 61 | Oakland, Iowa | Shipping Consultant | Week 5 | 5-6 | |
| Keith Gordon | 62 | Columbus, Indiana | Girl Dad | Week 5 | 5-6 | |
| Mark Anderson | 57 | Leesville, Louisiana | Army Veteran | Week 5 | 7 | |
| Charles Ling | 66 | Malvern, Pennsylvania | Retired Financial Analyst | Week 4 | 8–11 | |
| Dan Roemer | 64 | Naples, Florida | Private Investor | Week 4 | 8–11 | |
| Gary Levingston | 65 | Palm Desert, California | Retired Finance Executive | Week 4 | 8–11 | |
| Gil Ramirez | 60 | Mission Viejo, California | Educator | Week 4 | 8–11 | |
| Charles King | 62 | Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Portfolio Manager | Week 3 | 12–14 | |
| Gregg Lassen | 64 | Longboat Key, Florida | Retired University Vice President | Week 3 | 12–14 | |
| Kim Buike | 69 | Seattle, Washington | Retired Navy Captain | Week 3 | 12–14 | |
| Bob Kilroy | 66 | Marina del Rey, California | Chiropractor | Week 2 | 15–18 | |
| Christopher Stallworth | 64 | West Babylon, New York | Contractor | Week 2 | 15–18 | |
| Jack Lencioni | 68 | Schererville, Indiana | Caterer | Week 2 | 15–18 | |
| Michael Stevens | 65 | Denver, North Carolina | Retired Banking CEO | Week 2 | 15–18 | |
| Bill Hernandez | 68 | Portland, Oregon | Retired Videographer | Week 1 | 19–24 | |
| David Huff | 68 | Austin, Texas | Rancher | Week 1 | 19–24 | |
| Ken O'Brien | 60 | Peabody, Massachusetts | Property Management Treasurer | Week 1 | 19–24 | |
| Pablo Gonzalez-Juana | 63 | Cambridge, Maryland | Retired UN Agency Director | Week 1 | 19–24 | |
| Ralph "RJ" Johnson | 66 | Irvine, California | Financial Adviser | Week 1 | 19–24 | |
| Thomas Haughney | 62 | New York City, New York | FDNY Chief | Week 1 | 19–24 |
Future appearances
''Bachelor in Paradise''
Season 10Charles 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.