GOLDEN PICK First Golden Bachelorette ‘has finally been hired,’ casting agent reveals as fans pray secret lead is Susan Lucci
ACCORDING to a casting agent, the first Golden Bachelorette has been cast, and fans have their predictions who it might be.
Fans have previously guessed numerous A-list stars who could be the lead for the spin-off’s first season.
A casting agent revealed on the Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast that the first Golden Bachelorette has been hired
A casting agent revealed on the Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast that the first Golden Bachelorette has been hiredCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Many fans have predicted that actress Susan Lucci would take the lead
Many fans have predicted that actress Susan Lucci would take the leadCredit: Getty
Producers are closer to revealing who was chosen as it was revealed one lucky lady was hired for the job.
It happened on an episode of the Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast with Ryan Field, a sports anchor at ABC7 Eyewitness News in New York.
Casting agent Jacqui Pitman joined the podcast to hint at what’s to come for the upcoming Golden Bachelorette.
“I can tell you nothing,” Jacqui teased. “But she’s amazing. I can’t tell you anything. Not until they announce who she is.”
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After the interview was shared on an online forum, fans shared their predictions about who should be the lead.
“Omg but Susan Lucci would be epic! I grew up watching her on All My Children haha,” one person suggested in the comments.
“Hoping it’s Susan!” echoed another, and a third agreed, “It better be Susan.”
Last month, ABC producers announced Susan, 77, was at the top of their list to be the Golden Bachelorette.
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“ABC sees Lucci as the perfect candidate because of her age appropriateness and the widely known narrative about losing her longtime spouse,” a source told the National Enquirer, per Radar.
“Her personal journey is a compelling storyline that will resonate with audiences, making the widow’s quest for love heart-warming to watch,” they added.
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“Who doesn’t want to see Susan find love again?” the insider noted.
The actress’s husband, Helmut Huber, died in March 2022 after 53 years of marriage.
They shared two children: Liza and Andreas Huber.
Fans had previously called for Martha Stewart, 82, and Kathie Lee Gifford, 70, to take on the role.
It was reported in December that ABC executives had begun searching for senior male contestants for the next season.
Production for the Golden Bachelorette is set to begin “in the summer of 2024,” according to the casting website.
Many thought Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, 65, would be cast for the lead.
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Leslie had a heart-wrenching send-off when Gerry broke up with her during the final episode, which aired on November 30, 2023.
Gerry ended up proposing to New Jersey native Theresa Nist, 70, and they tied the knot in January at their televised Golden Wedding.
ABC executives previously revealed that Susan was at the top of their list to take on the role
ABC executives previously revealed that Susan was at the top of their list to take on the roleCredit: Getty
Fans previously called for Martha Steward to be the first Golden Bachelorette
Fans previously called for Martha Steward to be the first Golden BacheloretteCredit: Instgram/ Poosh
In January, the franchise’s first Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, tied the knot with Theresa Nist in a televised Golden Wedding
In January, the franchise’s first Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, tied the knot with Theresa Nist in a televised Golden WeddingCredit: Disney
