Kathy Griffin is ready to shake up The Golden Bachelorette with her own comedic twist. On the November 25 episode of iHeart’s Politickin’ podcast, the stand-up comic, known for her bold humor and no-holds-barred style, shared her quirky idea for the show as she plans for life after her current tour, My Life on the PTSD List.
During the conversation with hosts Gavin Newsom and Doug Hendrickson, Kathy revealed that she’s got her eyes set on a new reality TV role. “Excuse me? I think I should be the next Golden Bachelorette,” she joked, with her signature blend of confidence and humor. As her hosts chuckled, Kathy elaborated on how her version of the show would be dramatically different from the current format.
Her twist? Well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be PG. Kathy proposed an unforgettable first episode: “The first episode where there’s the most bachelors and the most roses, I f*ck each one. Each one, and then I decide.” Predictably, the hosts laughed, but Kathy was serious when she said, “That would be ratings gold.”
Kathy’s proposal may sound outrageous, but it reflects her brand of fearless humor and unpredictability. It’s not the first time Kathy has stirred up conversation with her bold ideas. The comedian has weathered some tough times, including a canceled show, being placed on the no-fly list, the death of her mother, and a cancer diagnosis. Yet at 64, she remains resilient and ready to embrace the next challenge—whether it’s a stand-up gig or a reality TV makeover.
Kathy also took the chance to share insights on her relationship with former boss Andy Cohen. “I’m not his cup of tea, and it hurts. It just hurts,” Kathy confessed, explaining that she loved her time at Bravo, even though Cohen was a “miserable boss.” Despite that, she fondly recalled her six-season run on My Life on the D-List, which earned Emmy nods and wins.
When asked about her love life after her 2023 divorce from Randy Bick, Kathy seemed more focused on her next big career move. “The current [Golden Bachelorette] is great, I love her,” she acknowledged. But she added, “I think it’s time for Kathy Griffin’s version,” with her signature comedic flair promising a wildly entertaining and unpredictable season.
Doug, a sports agent, even offered to reach out to people in the Bachelor world to help make Kathy’s pitch a reality. Whether or not The Golden Bachelorette will get the Kathy Griffin treatment remains to be seen, but if it does, one thing’s for sure: it would be a show to watch.
