Get excited for some new drama this fall, ABC is launching a spinoff of the popular show “The Bachelor.” Meet the new 71 year old “Golden Bachelor” who which airs this fall. The show will explore a love story for the golden years.
The 71-year-old retired restaurateur was married to his high school girlfriend for 43 years, but she passed away in 2017. He says, “I’d love it if I found a partner who is high-energy. Someone who maybe plays pickleball; someone who maybe plays golf.”
What’s so funny is that it’s airing at 10p, which is late. So if you know your parents or someone in your life who’s a boomer who doesn’t know how to use their DVR or Hulu, please show them before “The Golden Bachelor” premieres so they don’t miss it.
“It’s never too late to fall in love again,” Turner said during an appearance on Good Morning America. “Don’t give up, there’s always possibilities.”
Turner said he was pushed to join the show by his two daughters after their mother, Turner’s wife, died. Though the pressure could make any man nervous, he told GMA that being the first elderly man to lead the show “feels amazing and it’s still sinking in.”
It’s pretty wild The Bachelor franchise has been around for 27 seasons. The very first episode aired March 25, 2002, which is over 21 years ago. It’s kind of hard to wrap your brain around how long it’s been on air. Chris Harrison was the host for much of it, and now Jesse Palmer has taken over, which is also a former Bachelor contestant. The ratings still remain high after all this time. I guess it covers alot. People love drama, but they also want to believe in love. There has been a few couples who have fun love, but more contestants seem to find success in the entertainment business after the show. It worked out when social media became popular because so many of them become social media influencers will millions of followers.
The Golden Bachelor
Premieres this Fall on ABC at 10p. It’s kind of funny that it’s supposed to be for the older generation and it’s on at 10p. We have to make sure they know how to use the DRV and/or Hulu so they can watch it the next day. Ha.
