The Golden Bachelorette runner-up will appear on the long-running soap opera, General Hospital, on March 12, 2025, and I feel that his shift in priorities might mean that he’s not the best choice to be the star of The Golden Bachelor season 2. Guy, a 66-year-old ER doctor from Reno, Nevada, recently retired from his job after 35 years. During The Golden Bachelorette, Guy fell in love with leading lady Joan Vassos, and he made it to her final two before she said goodbye to him because she knew that she was in love with Chock Chapple and got engaged to him.
Throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Guy proved himself to be a romantic and sensitive partner. He and Joan’s relationship started off slowly, but then it blossomed into a full-blown romance. Although there was some controversy surrounding his appearance on the show because it came to light that his ex-wife had filed a restraining order against him, which she later dropped, as Joan’s runner-up, Guy was considered to be a frontrunner to be the next Golden Bachelor. However, I believe that his General Hospital appearance might prove that he’s more focused on fame now than love.
It Was Guy’s Idea To Appear On General Hospital
Guy Watched The Soap In College
People revealed that, on General Hospital, Guy will play the role of wildlife journalist Jeffrey Beckett, and interact with both Cynthia Watros’ character of Nina Reeves, and Maura West as Ava Jerome. These are two powerhouse actresses, and, in a preview for the episode shared via the General Hospital Instagram page, Guy holds his own in a scene with Cynthia that was a comedic promotion for his appearance. In an interview with the outlet, Guy shared that it was his idea for him to appear on the soap.
Guy had jokingly told one of the Bachelor franchise producers that he’d like a chance to appear on General Hospital, which he called “such a well-respected long-running series.” Guy used to watch General Hospital in college, so, in November, at The Golden Bachelorette finale, he asked the producer for the opportunity to guest star on the show.
Guy shared, “Having had absolutely no acting experience, I said [it] in — kinda — jest.” He said that, within a couple of weeks, he received an email with a Zoom invitation to meet with [executive producer] Frank Valentini and [Vice President, Production & Administration, ABC Daytime, Disney ABC Television Group] Dominick Nuzzi. Guy added, “After a 30-minute Zoom interview, they loved the idea of a real ER doctor who made it to the final two of The Golden Bachelorette. A month later, I received an offer to be on a small one-day episode.”
It’s interesting to me that Guy used what was probably his one chance to ask a producer for a favor to request a role on General Hospital. I don’t think that he has any desire to be the Golden Bachelor because, if he did, he probably would’ve asked about that. Of course, it’s possible that his casting as the star of The Golden Bachelor season 2 is already in the works, but I don’t feel that there’s any evidence of that. I think that Guy’s desire to pursue acting on General Hospital proves that his priorities might’ve changed.
Guy Wants To Return To General Hospital In The Future
Guy Would Like To Reprise His Role
Another red flag about Guy’s appearance on General Hospital is that he hopes to return to the show in the future. He shared, “Before I went on the show, I was happy just to have one chance to see what it is like behind the scenes. Now, I had so much fun and I feel like I could take being comfortable in front of a camera to a more relaxed and excellent level. GH, just give me one more chance!”
While I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with Guy wanting to continue acting on General Hospital, especially because he liked it so much, I do think that this is a sign that he isn’t the right man to be the Golden Bachelor. Now that he’s retired at age 66, Guy will have the time to pursue things in life that wouldn’t have been possible when he was so busy being an ER doctor. I think that he should explore this new venture now that he’s been bitten by the acting bug, and perhaps begin a second career on the small screen in scripted television.
Guy Might Want Fame More Than Love After Getting His Heart Broken
Guy’s Priorities Might Have Shifted
Although I believe that Guy sincerely wanted to pursue a relationship with Joan and that he definitely would’ve proposed to her in the end, after having his heart broken, I think that it’s likely that his priorities have shifted. He most likely wants to put himself first now, so he immediately jumped at the chance to appear on General Hospital. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s put finding love on the backburner for now.
Guy shared that he “responded in the affirmative immediately” to the offer to appear on General Hospital. He explained, “Even though I was ecstatic over being a cast member on The Golden Bachelorette, this was an exciting opportunity to actually act and be a part of an iconic show. This is all happening after deciding to hang up my stethoscope and retire after 35 years.”
I believe that Guy got a taste of stardom after his Golden Bachelorette stint, and he’s realized that he could use his newfound fame to branch out of his comfort zone in his retirement years. This second act in his life could turn into him literally becoming an actor, especially because I think that he did a wonderful job with his General Hospital role based on the teaser that was revealed by People. As a lifelong fan of the soap, I was pleasantly surprised by Guy’s acting abilities, and I could picture his character becoming a regular part of the soap’s canvas.
Guy Should Pursue An Acting Career Instead Of Being The Golden Bachelor
Guy Might Have Better Luck Finding Love Outside Of Reality TV
After Guy’s Golden Bachelorette heartbreak and the backlash due to his ex-wife’s restraining order, I think that he’d be better off searching for love outside of reality TV. I feel that a more private relationship might be better for him because he won’t be judged by everyone. Guy could pursue a new relationship on his own terms, without the interference of the Golden Bachelor producers, who can’t always be trusted to have their leads’ best interests at heart.
I’d hate to see Guy become the Golden Bachelor lead, and then fail at it. The Golden Bachelor season 1 lead Gerry Turner’s marriage to Theresa Nist ended in divorce just three months after they tied the knot during the Golden Wedding, which unfairly turned him into a villain. The producers didn’t do anything to protect him, and I wouldn’t blame Gerry if he regretted ever signing up for the show in the first place. Although Joan and Chock are still going strong, Guy would be smart to steer clear of The Golden Bachelor.
I’d like to see Guy continue his acting career. He has all of the qualities of a leading man. Guy’s handsome, successful, intelligent, and charming, which are all characteristics that could make him a fantastic soap opera star. I can’t wait to see Guy make his debut as Jeffrey on General Hospital, but I don’t think that she should be the Golden Bachelor. Guy isn’t the guy for The Golden Bachelor season 2, but I do hope to see him on TV again very soon in a different genre.
