Guy Gansert rose to fame as the runner-up on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, and his recent return to the small screen offers several hints about his future with the Bachelor franchise. Guy made a strong impression on bachelorette Joan Vassos, especially after their romantic hometown date in Lake Tahoe. Unfortunately, Guy couldn’t compete with Chock Chapple, who ended up stealing Joan’s heart and securing the final rose. Guy, who had planned to propose to Joan, was devastated to leave Tahiti alone.
Guy’s bad luck continued when details about his tumultuous divorce were leaked while The Golden Bachelorette season 1 aired. News that his ex-wife had filed a restraining order against him led some to question the producers’ vetting process. But despite Guy’s rocky past, his raw emotion upon being dumped by Joan tugged at the heartstrings of viewers, who hoped to see him return as the next Golden Bachelor. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait that long for another glimpse of Guy.
Guy Had A Small Role In General Hospital
He Shared Many Similarities With His Character
Guy made his soap opera debut in the March 12 episode of ABC’s General Hospital, calling on his experience as an ER physician. Guy’s guest role as physician-turned-wildlife journalist Geoffrey marked his first television appearance since The Golden Bachelorette, and it reignited suspicion about Guy’s potential return as The Golden Bachelor. During Guy’s General Hospital appearance, he wore a familiar look: a simple suit and tie, with a bouquet of roses in the background. This was an unmistakable nod to his role on The Golden Bachelorette and the franchise’s infamous rose ceremonies.
Furthermore, when asked if he was single, Geoffrey replied, “For the moment,” alluding to his hope that true love is just around the corner. While Guy was playing a character, it wouldn’t be surprising if his GH role was teasing a Bachelor Nation return. Both series air on the same network and Guy’s character’s medical background echoes his own. It’s possible the guest spot was an intentional move to drum up interest in Guy before announcing his return as The Golden Bachelor.
Fans Didn’t Love Guy’s Acting Debut
They Slammed His Acting Skills On Instagram
Although Guy’s enthusiastic about his acting debut, the reception from fans was not so warm. Many viewers took to the General Hospital Instagram comments section to voice their displeasure at Guy’s guest role. One fan wrot wrote, “Golden Bachelorette Guy’s acting was sooo bad on GH; he should neither pursue acting or be the next Golden Bachelor!” Another shared the same sentiment, writing, “Thank God, he’s a guest star. His acting is atrocious.”
His experiences on The Golden Bachelorette helped him build a thick skin, and he can take the negative comments about his acting in stride.
Fortunately, Guy doesn’t seem too shaken by the criticism. When one fan shared their hope that Guy won’t become a permanent addition to the cast, Guy replied, “Thank you for the support.” His experiences on The Golden Bachelorette helped him build a thick skin, and he can take the negative comments about his acting in stride.
Does This Mean Guy Won’t Be The Golden Bachelor?
He Could Be Shifting His Attention To Acting
While Guy’s role in General Hospital seemed to hint at a Bachelor future, there’s also a chance he’s caught the acting bug. Guy revealed in an exclusive interview with People that the role ignited an unexpected passion in him. He remarked, “Before I went on the show, I was happy just to have one chance to see what it is like behind the scenes. Now, I had so much fun and I feel like I could take being comfortable in front of a camera to a more relaxed and excellent level… GH, just give me one more chance!”
Although viewers will have to wait for news about Guy’s return to Bachelor Nation, his guest role on General Hospital proves he’s not ready to leave the spotlight behind. Guy wants his second act, and hopefully, that includes his creative and romantic life. After his heartbreaking elimination from The Golden Bachelorette, Guy deserves another shot at finding love.
