Get ready to fall in love. Bachelor Nation is getting its first-ever Golden Bachelorette! Watch starting Wednesday, September 18, as Joan Vassos begins her incredible journey to prove it is never too late for a second chance at love. Here’s a look into everything we know about the lead and how to watch the first season of The Golden Bachelorette.
Who is Joan Vassos?
Joan Vassos is a 61-year-old school administrator from Rockville, Maryland. Fans first fell in love with her on Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor. She made an early connection with Gerry, but she made the heartbreaking decision to give up the possibility of a future with the Golden Bachelor to help her daughter who had just had a baby at the time. After a tearful goodbye, many people in Bachelor Nation hoped it would not be the last they would see of Joan.
Now Joan is getting her chance to step into the golden spotlight in the inaugural season of the highly anticipated spinoff series. As fans saw during her appearance on The Golden Bachelor, her family means everything to her. Joan was married for 32 years until her husband died of pancreatic cancer in January 2021. She has four children and three grandchildren. As she says in the promo video, she’s not here to replace her husband, she just wants her family to be whole again. Check out the video to learn more about the first-ever Golden Bachelorette.
How to Watch ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ 2024?
The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premieres on Wednesday, September 18, on ABC. Fans can watch every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET and the next day on Hulu. Catch every moment of Joan’s journey from the first impression rose to hometown dates to After the Final Rose.
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How long are ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ episodes?
Joan’s season of The Golden Bachelorette will be 90 minutes long every Wednesday night. This is 30 minutes longer than the first season of The Golden Bachelor, meaning fans will get to see more of each contestant’s journey to find love and, of course, more of the drama.
Who are the Men Competing for Joan’s Heart?
As of this time, ABC has not released the cast of men who will be vying for the first Golden Bachelorette’s heart. Check back for an update once the list of men is released.
Who is the host of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
Jesse Palmer will be the host of The Golden Bachelorette.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Golden Bachelorette?
Joan Vassos is the first-ever Golden Bachelorette.
When does The Golden Bachelorette start?
The Golden Bachelorette premieres on Wednesday, September 18, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and is available to stream the next day on Hulu. Watch with DIRECTV.
How old is The Golden Bachelorette?
Joan Vassos is 61 years old.
Who was the first Golden Bachelor?
Gerry Turner was the first-ever Golden Bachelor. He and contestant Theresa Nist got married in a televised wedding ceremony on January 4, 2024. Unfortunately, the couple decided they would dissolve their marriage just 100 days later.
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