'The Golden Bachelorette' cast: Meet the 24 men looking to charm Joan Vassos

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY

18 September 2024 at 12:01 pm·2-min read

"The Golden Bachelor" alumna Joan Vassos is looking for another chance at love as ABC's inaugural leading lady on the first-ever "The Golden Bachelorette." She'll actually have 24 chances with 24 men vying for her affection.

A private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, the 61-year-old Vassos was among the top picks for the show following the success of "The Golden Bachelor," USA TODAY exclusively revealed in February.

Vassos spent a romantic evening with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner in last year's show and became a fan favorite after her heartbreaking decision to leave over a medical concern with her daughter.

But Vassos is back in "The Golden Bachelorette" as she seeks another chance at love in her golden years, telling USA TODAY that "you have to kiss some frogs to find your prince."

Here's a look at the 24 men who will be vying for Vassos' affection. Time will tell whether any of them can give her a happily ever after.

Bill

Age: 68
Occupation: Retired videographer
Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Bob

Age: 66
Occupation: Chiropractor
Hometown: Marina Del Ray, California

Charles K.

Age: 62
Occupation: Portfolio manager
Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Charles L.

Age: 66
Occupation: Retired data analyst
Hometown: Malvern, Pennsylvania

Chock

Age: 60
Occupation: Insurance executive
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Christopher

Age: 64
Occupation: Contractor
Hometown: West Babylon, New York

Dan

Age: 64
Occupation: Private investor
Hometown: Naples, Florida

David

Age: 68
Occupation: Rancher
Hometown: Austin, Texas

Gary

Age: 65
Occupation: Retired finance executive
Hometown: Palm Desert, California

Gil

Age: 60
Occupation: Educator
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

Gregg

Age: 64
Occupation: Retired university vice president
Hometown: Longboat Key, Florida

Guy

Age: 66
Occupation: Emergency room doctor
Hometown: Reno, Nevada

Jack

Age: 68
Occupation: Caterer
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Jonathan

Age: 61
Occupation: Shipping consultant
Hometown: Oakland, Iowa

Jordan

Age: 61
Occupation: Sales manager
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Keith

Age: 62
Occupation: Girl dad
Hometown: San Jose, California

Ken

Age: 60
Occupation: Property management treasurer
Hometown: Peabody, Massachusetts

Kim

Age: 69
Occupation: Retired Navy captain
Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Mark

Age: 57
Occupation: Army veteran
Hometown: Leesville, Louisiana

Michael

Age: 65
Occupation: Retired banking CEO
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Pablo

Age: 63
Occupation: Retired United Nations agency director
Hometown: Cambridge, Maryland

Pascal

Age: 69
Occupation: Salon owner
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

R.J.

Age: 66
Occupation: Financial advisor
Hometown: Irvine, California

Thomas

Age: 62
Occupation: Fire department chief
Hometown: New York, New York

When is the premiere of 'The Golden Bachelorette'?

"The Golden Bachelorette" is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with a 2-hour episode from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

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