Susan Lucci said ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ has become ‘a new addiction for her.’ The inaugural role ultimately went to Joan Vassos.
Susan Lucci has “a new addiction” for The Golden Bachelor, but not enough to join the franchise’s spinoff as its leading lady.
In a new interview with People, the All My Children star claimed that The Golden Bachelorette reached out to her publicist about the role, which ultimately went to Gerry Turner’s ex, Joan Vassos. It was just a few years ago when her assistant turned her on The Bachelor, which then led to an obsession over The Golden Bachelor.
But watching the show and being part of the show are two very different things.
“I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn’t for me,” Lucci explained to the magazine. “I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor. This is a new addiction for me.”
Lucci, who portrayed Erica Kane for 41 years on All My Children from 1970 to 2011, later added, “It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching. I’m a fan. I love watching.”
A source close to the show, however, tells ET that Lucci’s claim “is not true.”
Earlier this month, ABC announced that Vassos would lead the inaugural Golden Bachelorette. Vassos was a beloved contestant on The Golden Bachelor, especially after she self-eliminated from the show when a medical concern with her daughter arose.
Susan Lucci said ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ has become ‘a new addiction for her.’ The inaugural role ultimately went to Joan Vassos.
Susan Lucci has “a new addiction” for The Golden Bachelor, but not enough to join the franchise’s spinoff as its leading lady.
In a new interview with People, the All My Children star claimed that The Golden Bachelorette reached out to her publicist about the role, which ultimately went to Gerry Turner’s ex, Joan Vassos. It was just a few years ago when her assistant turned her on The Bachelor, which then led to an obsession over The Golden Bachelor.
But watching the show and being part of the show are two very different things.
“I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn’t for me,” Lucci explained to the magazine. “I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor. This is a new addiction for me.”
Lucci, who portrayed Erica Kane for 41 years on All My Children from 1970 to 2011, later added, “It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching. I’m a fan. I love watching.”
A source close to the show, however, tells ET that Lucci’s claim “is not true.”
Earlier this month, ABC announced that Vassos would lead the inaugural Golden Bachelorette. Vassos was a beloved contestant on The Golden Bachelor, especially after she self-eliminated from the show when a medical concern with her daughter arose.
