


The Bachelor franchise’s Golden Era can officially begin now that Gerry Turner’s Golden Gals have finally been announced.
Ahead of The Golden Bachelor‘s premiere this September, ABC gave fans a first-look at the women who will be competing to woo the 72-year-old widower from Indiana, and we’ve never been more certain that the latest Bachelor spin-off is must-see TV.
In an interview with Variety earlier this year, Turner said he hoped his potential partner would be between 60 and 70 years old, but said the casting department could “feel free to blur the lines.” ABC assured fans of the series that “The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities.” But we didn’t know the ages of contestants…until now.
Turns out, all 22 women headed to the mansion range in age from 60 to 75 years old. And The Golden Bachelor cast includes a familiar face for members of Bachelor Nation: Bachelor Matt James’ mom, Patty!
Curious which lucky ladies will be headed to the mansion in hopes of finding late-in-life love with Gerry Turner? How many children and grandchildren will be discussed on the forthcoming season? And if any of these experienced ladies are on social media? Meet the women of The Golden Bachelor below.
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Summit, NJ
Occupation: Retired nutritionist
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Occupation: Therapist
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Sierra Madre, CA
Occupation: Retired purchasing manager
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Downey, CA
Occupation: Retired Realtor
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
Occupation: Retired Teacher
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Benton City, WA
Occupation: High School Teacher
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Estill Springs, TN
Occupation: Retired Project Manager
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Rockland, MD
Occupation: Private School Administrator
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Austin, TX
Occupation: Retired Education Consultant
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Fitness Instructor
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Occupation: Health And Wellness Director
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Educator
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Occupation: Retired Interior Designer
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Pro-Aging Coach And Midlife Speaker
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Aurora, IL
Occupation: Retired Salon Owner
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Durham, NC
Occupation: Retired Real Estate Professional
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: East Haven, CT
Occupation: Dental Hygienist
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Former Chicago Honey Bears Cheerleader
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Doraville, GA
Occupation: Retired Executive Assistant
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Aston, PA
Occupation: Wedding Officiant
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Public Affairs Consultant
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Photo: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth Hometown: Shrewsbury, NJ
Occupation: Financial Services Professional
The Golden Bachelor premieres Thursday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Episodes will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu.