Summary

The Golden Bachelorettestarring Joan Vassos will premiere this fall on ABC, but, after Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’sGolden Bachelordivorce, fans who once couldn’t wait for the series are now having doubts about it.Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, was cast asThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1lead after her early exitfrom Gerry’sGolden Bachelorseason. Despite their strong connection, Joan had to return home because of a family emergency. Their goodbye was very heartbreaking, but she’s now ready to continue her journey to find love.

The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 will debut in fall 2024 in ABC, with Joan Vassos as the first-ever lead of the brand-new spin-off.

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In anInstagram post,ABCannounced thatThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 will premiere on Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. The series will also be available to stream on Hulu.

The Instagram post included a video of Joan saying,“Hi! I’m Joan. Join me on my journey to find true love on The Golden Bachelorette.“The caption read,“Ready for Golden Hour?”

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Can Joan Vassos Reinvigorate Bachelor Franchise After Gerry Turner?

Joan Deserves The Benefit Of The Doubt

Even thoughBachelorNation is jaded because of their disappointment in Gerry,Joan can definitely save theGoldenseries. She already made her intentions clear when she stated that she’ll never leave her family and that she doesn’t require that her season end in an engagement. She also said that she wouldn’t rush into marriage. Joan is already going intoThe Golden Bachelorettewith a clear plan, which didn’t seem to be the case with Gerry and Theresa.

Joan also has a compelling backstorythat makes her a main character thatGolden Bacheloretteviewers will root for. She’s a widow who lost her husband, John, to pancreatic cancer in 2021 after 32 years of marriage. Joan is the mother of four adult children and the grandmother of three. Her devotion to her family was admirable and relatable, especially when she leftThe Golden Bachelorearly for them. Now it’s Joan’s time to shine in a new role that hasn’t been seen before on television.

As Joan makes history as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, she’s breaking new ground.She’s representing an entire generation of womenwho’ve felt invisible, dismissed, and ignoredfor too long. Joan proves that older women are vibrant, and they deserve to have a voice. This was one of the best things to come out ofThe Golden Bachelor. It was so inspiring to see so many women over the age of 60 thriving and in the prime of their lives. Hopefully, Joan will find the next great love of her life and live happily ever after through herGolden Bachelorettejourney.

The Golden Bachelorettepremieres Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

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The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.