Summary
The Bachelorfranchise needs a boost in perception afterThe Golden Bachelorended in disaster, and I thinkThe Golden Bachelorettelead, Joan Vassos, will be exactly what the network needs.The Golden Bacheloraired in the Fall of 2023 and quickly captivated fans. 72-year-old lead Gerry Turner charmed viewers with his charismatic, empathetic, and fun personality. At the beginning of his process, Gerry was presented with22 women vying for his heartand narrowed it down to three senior women:Leslie Fhima, Theresa Nist, and Faith Martin.
Gerry ultimately decided that Theresa was the woman he could not live without, and proposed to her in a romantic gesture in Costa Rica after their overnight date. Now, Joan is poised to follow in Gerry’s pioneering footsteps and be the firstThe Golden Bachelorettelead. Joan filmed her season in July, and season 1 is slated to premiere in the Fall of 2024. Her season will follow the sameBachelorfranchise journey, where she will be presented with over 20 eligible single senior men, many of whom watched her season ofThe Golden Bachelor.
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The Golden Bachelor Made Franchise Lose Credibility
Gerry & Theresa Divorced
Things took a turn forThe Golden Bachelor, which affectedThe Bachelorfranchise as a whole. Gerry and Theresa seemed smitten at the end ofThe Golden Bachelorand went on to get married on August 13, 2025, just a few months after Gerry chose Theresa. However, the pair went onGood Morning Americain April 2024 to announce their impending divorce.The pair cited their inability to agree on a location to live together, as neither wanted to live away from their families. They relayed that they were amicable, but I felt their divorce was shocking and unexpected.
I believe Gerry and Theresa’s split was detrimental to the franchise because it not only caused the pair’s motivations for being on the show into question but also damaged theThe Bachelorfranchise’s credibility.
Gerry has since gone to dating events and does not seem torn up about losing Theresa, which has only left a bad taste inThe Bachelorfranchise fans' mouths. After fully believing in Gerry and Theresa,fans are off-put by the show and its lack of authenticity, but Joan’sThe Golden Bacheloretteseason can help save the franchise’s perception.
Bachelor In Paradise Has Been Canceled
It Wasn’t Popular Enough
The Bachelorfranchise has also been slipping with its other shows.Bachelor in Paradisewas recently canceled after 9 seasons, which was another blow to the network.The show’s cancelation was brought on by unsuccessful love connections and low ratings.I’m certainThe Golden Bacheloretteneeds to not only overshadow the negative reverberations left by Gerry and Theresa’s divorce but also be entertaining enough for fans to forget about the loss ofBachelor in Paradise.
Joan Is Very Likable
She Will Make A Great Lead
I know Joan was a great lead choice forThe Golden Bachelorettebecauseshe is relatable, charismatic, and ready to take on the challenge of finding love again.Joan leftThe Golden Bachelorearly due to her duty as a mother to be there for her daughter after a difficult pregnancy and delivery. Her early exit leftThe Golden Bachelorfans curious to know more about Joan and the person she is. Joan also opened up about losing her husband and the effect it had on her, so I and other fans will be rooting for Joan to find love.
The Golden Bachelorette Will Be Popular
Fans Are Looking Forward To Meeting Joan’s Cast
The Golden Bachelorwas extremely popular amongBachelor Nationfans, but viewers' feelings about the show were soured when Gerry and Theresa split.Bachelorfans are looking for a redemption run inThe Golden Bachelorette, andthere is every indication that Joan’s season will bring fans back into the fold.Watching the perspective of a female lead with male cast members could prove to lighten the audience up after Gerry’s follies.
The cast ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1 has been released (viaBachelor Nation on ABC), and I think the promotional video was nothing short of heartwarming and enticing. The senior men introduced themselves and talked about some of the challenges they’ve faced in their sunset years while remaining hopeful about their quests for love.I know that Joan and the men who want to date her will make for great reality TVthat will help fans forget about the recent shortcomings ofThe Bachelorfranchise.
The Golden Bachelorette
Cast
The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
