Summary

The Golden Bachelorettehas some serious ground to cover when it premieres, as it owesBachelorNation an apology for the way that Gerry Turner represented the series,leaving Joan Vassos to clean up the mess.The Golden Bachelorseason 1was supposed to be a celebration of mature relationships, with Gerry taking the lead and finding love in his second act. Though he did find a relationship with Theresa Nist, the pair were married and divorced within four months of the finale episode airing. That means their relationship as a whole was less than a year in its entirety.

While Gerry’s time asThe Golden Bachelorhas come to an end,Joan’s time asThe Golden Bacheloretteis just about to get started. Originally a contestant on Gerry’s season,Joan leftThe Golden Bachelorto take care of her family in a time of need after just a few weeks. With Joan missing out on her chance to get to know Gerry and find love in her golden years, she was honored by the opportunity to become the firstGolden Bachelorette.Unfortunately, after scandal befell Gerry afterThe Golden Bachelor,Joan will have a lot to make up for.

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The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Has Developed A Poor Reputation

He’s Not Likeable

Throughout his time asThe Golden Bachelor,Gerry was lauded for his vulnerability, honesty, and authenticity, but after the season ended, it was revealed that he’d actually been pulling the wool overBachelorNation’s eyes all along. Gerry, who was sold as a sweet family man who hadn’t dated after his wife’s unexpected passing, was revealed to have lied to viewers when an ex-girlfriend outed him for some incredibly poor behavior. Gerry’s reputation, which has continued to go down the drain, plummeted.BachelorNation lost trust inThe Golden Bachelorand has struggled to reckon with his scandalous new persona.

Joan Vassos Is Picking Up The Golden Title

She’s Going On Her Own Journey

Joan, wholeftThe Golden Bachelorearly, will have her own second chance at love as the very firstGolden Bachelorettethis fall. While Joan isn’t as well-known as Gerry yet, her star has been rising as the series grows closer. Going on her own journey for love,Joan has been open about her lifein a way that Gerry neglected throughout his time prior to the show’s premiere. Getting an inside look at her family and hearing about her philosophies around love, dating, and family,BachelorNation is hopeful that Joan is going to be a wonderfulGolden Bachelorette.

Joan Will Have To Clean Up After Gerry’s Reputation

She’ll Do Things Differently

Although Joan is going on a journey of her own, she’s going to have to clean up after Gerry’s messwhen it comes to leading theGoldenfranchise. Though Gerry was a good lead on screen, his actions afterward have been polarizing for viewers who are worried about the way Joan will handle her season. Thankfully,Joan seems cognizant of what to avoidwhen it comes to social media, and appears to be authentically herself in the footage shown leading up toThe Golden Bachelorette. Joan will likely be able to make up for Gerry’s poor reputation on the series.

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.

The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner looking sad in side by side images

The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos smiles and looks serious in side by side images.

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