ABC is set to introduce its first-ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’ in the upcoming fall season, and the chosen star is Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old school administrator from Rockville, Maryland. This announcement comes after the success of the previous ‘Golden Bachelor’ season, which featured Gerry Turner.
Interestingly, Joan Vassos is 11 years younger than Gerry Turner, who was 72 during his season as the ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Turner’s journey led him to an engagement with Theresa Nist, culminating in a live TV wedding in January of this year, followed by a short-lived marriage.
During Turner’s season, the wedding ceremony was officiated by Susan Noles, a wedding officiant from Delaware County, Pa., who also had a romantic connection with Turner on the show. Noles became a fan favorite for her vibrant personality.
Described as a fan favorite herself, Joan Vassos is expected to bring grace and charm to her quest for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette.’ Her life story is marked by resilience, adventure, and strong family values, with her decision to leave ‘The Golden Bachelor’ driven by a medical concern regarding her daughter.
Despite facing challenges such as the loss of her husband after 32 years of marriage, Vassos remains a pillar of strength and grace, juggling roles as a mother of four, grandmother of three, and school administrator. Her interests include music, spending time with her dog, and cooking.
As Vassos steps into the spotlight for ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ she envisions a future filled with beach moments and cherished family time. The show is scheduled to air on Wednesdays this fall on ABC.
Meanwhile, the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’ will feature Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old who previously appeared in season 28 of ‘The Bachelor.’ Tran, the first Asian-American lead in the series, will be on a quest for love following her elimination in week seven of ‘The Bachelor.’
Additionally, fans can catch up on all the Bachelor franchise shows on ABC through streaming services like fuboTV and DirecTV Stream. With the anticipation building for ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ and the new season of ‘The Bachelorette,’ viewers can look forward to an exciting lineup of romantic adventures.
