[08/13/24 - 09:02 AM] The Men of "The Golden Bachelorette" Prove That Age Is Just a Number and Romance Is Timeless This fall, 24 distinguished men in their golden era will step into the spotlight, eager to find an everlasting love with Joan Vassos when "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres Wednesday, September 18 on ABC.
[via press release from ABC]
THE MEN OF 'THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE' PROVE THAT AGE IS JUST A NUMBER AND ROMANCE IS TIMELESS
'The Golden Bachelorette' Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 8/7c
on ABC and Next Day on Hulu
Disney/Ricky Middlesworth*
This fall, 24 distinguished men in their golden era will step into the spotlight, eager to find an everlasting love with Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos when "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Watch episodes on Hulu the day following their premieres.
The 24 men who will vie for Joan's heart are the following:
William "Bill," 68, a retired videographer from Portland, Ore.
Robert "Bob," 66, a chiropractor from Marina Del Ray, Calif.
Charles K., 62, a portfolio manager from Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Charles L., 66, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia, Pa.
Charles "Chock," 60, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kan.
Christopher, 64, a contractor from West Babylon, N.Y.
Daniel "Dan," 64, a private investor from Naples, Fla.
David, 68, a rancher from Austin, Texas
Gary, 65, a retired finance executive from Palm Desert, Calif.
Gil, 60, an educator from Mission Viejo, Calif.
Gregg, 64, a retired university VP from Longboat Key, Fla.
Guy, 66, an ER doctor from Reno, Nev.
John "Jack," 68, a caterer from Chicago, Ill.
Jonathan, 61, a shipping consultant from Oakland, Iowa
Jordan, 61, a sales manager from Chicago, Ill.
Keith, 62, a girl dad from San Jose, Calif.
Kenneth "Ken," 60, a property management treasurer from Peabody, Mass.
Kim, 69, a retired navy captain from Seattle, Wash.
Mark, 57, an army veteran from Leesville, La.
Michael, 65, a retired banking CEO from Denver, N.C.
Pablo, 63, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, Md.
Pascal, 69, a salon owner from Chicago, Ill.
Ralph "RJ," 66, a financial advisor from Irvine, Calif.
Thomas, 62, a fire department chief from New York, N.Y.
Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values. It was those family values that led to her heartbreaking decision to leave "The Golden Bachelor," self-eliminating after a medical concern with her daughter arose. Despite that and other challenges she's faced along the way - including the heartbreaking loss of her husband after 32 years of marriage - 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. 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.
About "The Golden Bachelorette"
After more than 43 million viewers tuned in to the debut of "The Golden Bachelor" across platforms last fall, "The Golden Bachelorette" will spotlight a second chance at love for one radiant woman in her golden years. The men vying for her final rose have journeyed through the highs and lows of love, navigating moments of joy and heartbreak, and they arrive with anticipation, eager to foster a connection that sparks a future of limitless possibilities.
"The Golden Bachelorette" is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Claire Freeland, Bennett Graebner, Andrew Frank and Jason Ehrlich serve as executive producers on "The Golden Bachelorette."
