We *just* learned who the first ever Golden Bachelor will be, and he’s looking for love on ABC’s new Bachelor spin-off series, The Golden Bachelor.
The Golden Bachelor is giving seniors another shot at love, following one hopeless romantic in search of a partner to share their sunset years with. Promising to “showcase a whole new kind of love story,” the show welcomes women who have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, and hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man find his happily ever after? We certainly hope so.
Who’s the first Golden Bachelor?
71 year-old Gerry Turner will be the first leading man on the upcoming spin-off series. Describing himself as “71 years young,” the Indiana-based widower, father of two, grandfather and retired restauranteur is of the belief that it’s “never too late to fall in love again.”
Gerry was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Toni, who died in 2017 after becoming ill just six weeks after she retired. Gerry says that he has spoken to his late wife about his TV opportunity, saying on Good Morning America, “For a while, I was having a hard time figuring out if she was OK…but we always told each other, when one of us goes, we want the other to be happy. She’s up there rooting. She’s saying, ‘Yeah, Gerry, do this!'”
Angie and Jenny, Gerry’s two daughters, are reportedly “very excited” for their dad’s new role. When asked about what he’s looking for in a future Mrs. Turner, he says he’s looking for someone with “high energy,” who might play pickleball and golf.
We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to watch Gerry (hopefully) find love later this year.
When will “The Golden Bachelor” premiere?
The spinoff series will air Mondays this fall at 10 p.m. EST, following Dancing with the Stars. An exact premiere date is still TBD.
What are the other “Bachelor” franchise shows?
The Golden Bachelor joins the current three series in the franchise: The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise.
Will the other “Bachelor” shows return this year?
Yes! Bachelor in Paradise is set to return this fall for Season 9, which will air for two hours on Tuesdays beginning at 9 p.m. EST, though the premiere date is TBA. The Bachelor is renewed for Season 28, though that will likely air in the winter.The Bachelorette is currently airing, with former Bachelor contestant Charity Lawson taking the coveted spot as the leading lady.
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How long has “The Golden Bachelor” been in the works?
The Golden Bachelor has been in the works for several years, with ABC first floating the idea during Season 24 of The Bachelor. During a commercial break, viewers saw a graphic directing “seniors looking for love” to the show’s casting site. Since then, similar graphics were seen on screen during all current franchise shows.
We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to watch some much-deserving people find love after so many years.
