A Franchise Reinvention That’s Working
The Golden Bachelor has become one of ABC’s most talked-about reality shows of the year, pulling in strong ratings and positive critical buzz. With that success, conversations have naturally turned to the question: What’s next?
ABC insiders say that development on a female-led spinoff, The Golden Bachelorette, is already underway.
Faith and Leslie Topping the Shortlist
While nothing is official, multiple sources confirm that Faith Martin and Leslie Fhima are high on the shortlist to lead the inaugural season. Faith’s spiritual sincerity and Leslie’s magnetic charisma offer two compelling possibilities.
“The idea is to show that women over 60 are still full of life, desire, and choices,” said one ABC executive.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time
The Bachelor franchise has struggled with fatigue in recent years, but The Golden Bachelor brought something new—authenticity. The love stories felt deeper, the stakes felt real, and the contestants weren’t chasing Instagram deals. They were looking for connection.
The overwhelmingly positive response from viewers—especially women over 50—has given ABC a clear mandate: keep telling these stories.
What Fans Want to See
Social media is flooded with suggestions. “I want a Golden Bachelorette who talks about real life,” one fan posted. “Show us the messy, funny, heartbreaking truth of dating after 60.”
Whether it’s Faith, Leslie, or someone new, it’s clear this isn’t the end of the golden era—it’s just the beginning.
