The Golden BacheloretteIs Officially Happening! ABC ConfirmsGolden BachelorSpinoff Is in the Works

Mar. 15, 2025

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ beside Gerry Turner.Photo:ABC/Craig SjodinOne leading lady in her 60s or beyond will have the opportunity to find new love onThe Golden Bachelorette!On Saturday, during ABC’s Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, the network confirmed that the new spinoff is currently in the works following the massive success ofThe Golden Bachelor.The Golden Bacheloretteis set to premiere in the fall and details surrounding the spinoff, including the new cast, will be announced at a later date.The Golden Bachelor’sSept. 28 debut— which introduced retired restaurateur and widowGerry Turner, who’s searching for love afterlosing his wife of 43 years— attracted the biggest multi-platform audience for theBachelorfranchise since 2020’sBacheloretteseason withClare Crawley(and laterTayshia Adams), according toVariety.The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No. 1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating), per ABC. The show was also ABC’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.Gerry Turner and Jesse Palmer shake hands on the set of ‘The Golden Bachelor.'.ABC/Craig SjodinBack in October, hostJesse PalmertoldE! Newshe was keeping his fingers crossed for the opportunity to guide another senior in her journey to find love, adding, “I really hope that’s the case.““I can’t speak on behalf of executives or anybody else, obviously,” the former NFL quarterback explained. “I’m sure everyone’s waiting to see how this one goes first. But I know there are thousands of women across America deserving of that.“The22 womenwooing Turner in their 60s and 70s made it known that it’s never too late to find a partner. They were also proudly busting senior stereotypes and embracing all that comes with aging.Gerry Turner’s suitors get to know each other on ‘The Golden Bachelorette.'.ABC/Craig SjodinIn one memorable moment during the first group date of the season, Turner and 64-year-old fitness instructor Leslie Fhima adorably bonded over the fact that they both wear hearing aids.At the end ofepisode 2, Natascha Hardee joked on camera that chairs should be provided for the rose ceremonies, which famously run late into the night. “Do the rose ceremony in chairs,” she urged. “You have people 60, 70, and above.“WhenTurner was introducedas the ABC franchise’s first-ever Golden Bachelor, he touched on what is likely a big factor in the show’s resonance and appeal with viewers.“It’s never too late to fall in love again,” he said onGood Morning America. “Don’t give up, there’s always possibilities.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesThe Golden Bachelorcan be streamed on Hulu.

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ beside Gerry Turner.Photo:ABC/Craig Sjodin

ABC/Craig Sjodin

One leading lady in her 60s or beyond will have the opportunity to find new love onThe Golden Bachelorette!On Saturday, during ABC’s Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, the network confirmed that the new spinoff is currently in the works following the massive success ofThe Golden Bachelor.The Golden Bacheloretteis set to premiere in the fall and details surrounding the spinoff, including the new cast, will be announced at a later date.The Golden Bachelor’sSept. 28 debut— which introduced retired restaurateur and widowGerry Turner, who’s searching for love afterlosing his wife of 43 years— attracted the biggest multi-platform audience for theBachelorfranchise since 2020’sBacheloretteseason withClare Crawley(and laterTayshia Adams), according toVariety.The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No. 1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating), per ABC. The show was also ABC’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.Gerry Turner and Jesse Palmer shake hands on the set of ‘The Golden Bachelor.'.ABC/Craig SjodinBack in October, hostJesse PalmertoldE! Newshe was keeping his fingers crossed for the opportunity to guide another senior in her journey to find love, adding, “I really hope that’s the case.““I can’t speak on behalf of executives or anybody else, obviously,” the former NFL quarterback explained. “I’m sure everyone’s waiting to see how this one goes first. But I know there are thousands of women across America deserving of that.“The22 womenwooing Turner in their 60s and 70s made it known that it’s never too late to find a partner. They were also proudly busting senior stereotypes and embracing all that comes with aging.Gerry Turner’s suitors get to know each other on ‘The Golden Bachelorette.'.ABC/Craig SjodinIn one memorable moment during the first group date of the season, Turner and 64-year-old fitness instructor Leslie Fhima adorably bonded over the fact that they both wear hearing aids.At the end ofepisode 2, Natascha Hardee joked on camera that chairs should be provided for the rose ceremonies, which famously run late into the night. “Do the rose ceremony in chairs,” she urged. “You have people 60, 70, and above.“WhenTurner was introducedas the ABC franchise’s first-ever Golden Bachelor, he touched on what is likely a big factor in the show’s resonance and appeal with viewers.“It’s never too late to fall in love again,” he said onGood Morning America. “Don’t give up, there’s always possibilities.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesThe Golden Bachelorcan be streamed on Hulu.

One leading lady in her 60s or beyond will have the opportunity to find new love onThe Golden Bachelorette!

On Saturday, during ABC’s Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, the network confirmed that the new spinoff is currently in the works following the massive success ofThe Golden Bachelor.

The Golden Bacheloretteis set to premiere in the fall and details surrounding the spinoff, including the new cast, will be announced at a later date.

The Golden Bachelor’sSept. 28 debut— which introduced retired restaurateur and widowGerry Turner, who’s searching for love afterlosing his wife of 43 years— attracted the biggest multi-platform audience for theBachelorfranchise since 2020’sBacheloretteseason withClare Crawley(and laterTayshia Adams), according toVariety.

The show reached 43.4 million total viewers after 35 days of viewing across linear and streaming platforms and ranks as the No. 1 new unscripted series this season among adults 18-49 (0.84 rating), per ABC. The show was also ABC’s No. 1 unscripted series premiere ever on Hulu.

Gerry Turner and Jesse Palmer shake hands on the set of ‘The Golden Bachelor.'.ABC/Craig Sjodin

Back in October, hostJesse PalmertoldE! Newshe was keeping his fingers crossed for the opportunity to guide another senior in her journey to find love, adding, “I really hope that’s the case.”

“I can’t speak on behalf of executives or anybody else, obviously,” the former NFL quarterback explained. “I’m sure everyone’s waiting to see how this one goes first. But I know there are thousands of women across America deserving of that.”

The22 womenwooing Turner in their 60s and 70s made it known that it’s never too late to find a partner. They were also proudly busting senior stereotypes and embracing all that comes with aging.

Gerry Turner’s suitors get to know each other on ‘The Golden Bachelorette.'.ABC/Craig Sjodin

In one memorable moment during the first group date of the season, Turner and 64-year-old fitness instructor Leslie Fhima adorably bonded over the fact that they both wear hearing aids.

At the end ofepisode 2, Natascha Hardee joked on camera that chairs should be provided for the rose ceremonies, which famously run late into the night. “Do the rose ceremony in chairs,” she urged. “You have people 60, 70, and above.”

WhenTurner was introducedas the ABC franchise’s first-ever Golden Bachelor, he touched on what is likely a big factor in the show’s resonance and appeal with viewers.

“It’s never too late to fall in love again,” he said onGood Morning America. “Don’t give up, there’s always possibilities.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories

The Golden Bachelorcan be streamed on Hulu.

source: people.com