Joan Vassos will have a Pa. man among her suitors when the first-ever “The Golden Bachelorette” debuts on ABC in September.
Vassos was among the women in the first season of “The Golden Bachelor” last year.
She will star in “The Golden Bachelorette,” which debuts on ABC at 8 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2024.
Vassos will date 24 men, including Charles L., 66, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia.
According to his ABC bio, “The retired data analyst and father of two is ready for a second chance at true love and excited to put himself out there. Charles L. is no stranger to taking risks. He grew up in rural China and moved to the United States with only $20 in his pocket.
“Now, he’s ready to risk it all for love and is hoping Joan can match his kind heart, hilarious sense of humor, and sweet soul. Charles L. is hoping to meet someone intelligent and kind, and we know he’s coming to the right place. If Charles L. could see anyone in concert during his golden years, he’d love to see Britney Spears perform one day. Let’s see if Charles L. can find love ‘Baby One More Time’ with Joan.”
ABC said Charles L. enjoys fishing and making his own fishing nets.
“For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 24 seasoned men in the prime of their lives will roll up their sleeves and step into the spotlight, all vying to make a lasting impression on Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos.
“These accomplished men will set aside their usual routines as they begin the journey to find love again — and perhaps uncover new aspects of themselves along the way,” ABC said.
Vassos is 61 and is a school administrator from Rockville, Maryland.
The other men are:
- William “Bill,” 68, a retired videographer from Portland, Oregon
- Robert “Bob,” 66, a chiropractor from Marina Del Ray, California
- Charles K., 62, a portfolio manager from Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Charles “Chock,” 60, an insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas
- Christopher, 64, a contractor from West Babylon, New York
- Daniel “Dan,” 64, a private investor from Naples, Florida
- David, 68, a rancher from Austin, Texas
- Gary, 65, a retired finance executive from Palm Desert, California
- Gil, 60, an educator from Mission Viejo, California
- Gregg, 64, a retired university VP from Longboat Key, Florida
- Guy, 66, an ER doctor from Reno, Nevada
- John “Jack,” 68, a caterer from Chicago, Illinois
- Jonathan, 61, a shipping consultant from Oakland, Iowa
- Jordan, 61, a sales manager from Chicago, Illinois
- Keith, 62, a girl dad from San Jose, California
- Kenneth “Ken,” 60, a property management treasurer from Peabody, Massachusetts
- Kim, 69, a retired Navy captain from Seattle, Washington
- Mark, 57, an Army veteran from Leesville, Lousiana
- Michael, 65, a retired banking CEO from Denver, North Carolina
- Pablo, 63, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, Maryland
- Pascal, 69, a salon owner from Chicago, Illinois
- Ralph “RJ,” 66, a financial advisor from Irvine, California
- Thomas, 62, a fire department chief from New York, New York
Vassos was in the cast for Gerry Turner’s season last fall as the first “Golden Bachelor.” She had to leave early, however, to return home to her daughter who was experiencing postpartum depression.
Turner became engaged to Theresa Nist. They were married on live TV in January of this year and divorced after three months.
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