THE inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor had 22 contestants vying to win the heart of leading man Gerry Turner.
From a 71-year-old retired teacher to a 64-year-old fitness instructor, here are the ladies that starred in ABC's spinoff of The Bachelor.
What is The Golden Bachelor?
The first season of the senior-focused show starred Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old retired restaurateur from Hudson, Indiana.
He was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Toni, until she passed away in 2017. They were together for 43 years.
They also share two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton.
"No one’s ever going to replace Toni," Gerry said in the teaser of the show. "But the love of my daughters and my granddaughters pulled me out of a dark spot."
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But Gerry decided he was ready to meet his next match.
"I want to fall in love,” he said. "I really want to find my person who can put me in my place when I need it and make me smile at it.
"The person who can lay down beside you at night, not have to say anything, and you feel it. That's love. That’s what I want, and I know that person's out there."
Who is in the cast of The Golden Bachelor?
Gerry got the chance to meet and get to know 22 ladies, one of whom received a final rose.
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Here's a quick look at each contestant:
Anna, 61
Hailing from Summit, New Jersey, Anna is a retired nutritionist who describes herself as a "woman of the world." An avid traveler and a thrill seeker, she has traveled to over 20 countries and sometimes dives with sharks.
April, 65
A Florida native, April is a therapist who's a big fan of Taylor Swift and a dog mom to two pups. She wishes to become a bestselling author someday.
Christina, 63
A California girl, Christina is a retired purchasing manager who prides herself in climbing up the corporate ladder without finishing college.
Now that she's in what she calls her "go-go" years, she plans to skydive and go on more adventures.
Edith, 60
A retired realtor from Downey, California, Edith is a self-confessed hopeless romantic.
She loves salsa dancing, traveling, and golfing and often gets her hands dirty with DIY projects like hand-painting birthday cards and building ADUs in her backyard.
Ellen, 71
Ellen is a retired teacher from Florida whose role model is no other than Michelle Obama.
She adores dancing despite admitting to having two left feet and loves playing pickleball and golf with her sons and bocce ball with her gal pals.
Faith, 60
Faith works as a high school teacher in Washington, and in her free time, she hones her bevy of talents, which include radio hosting, horseback riding, and singing.
She aspires to be in a band and wants to get a tattoo one day.
Jeanie, 65
Hailing from Tennesee, Jeanie is a retired project manager who looks up to Oprah, Dolly Parton, and Princess Diana for their philanthropic work.
She also loves giving back to her community, and when she's not busy, she takes Zumba classes and walks her dogs.
Joan, 60
A Maryland native, Joan works as a private school administrator.
Like Gerry, she also lost her partner to illness, but she's ready to find someone whom she'll be proud to introduce to her family.
She loves listening to Elton John and cooking delicious meals.
Kathy, 70
Kathy is a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas who walks five miles a day and reads 50 books a year.
She's a lover of Christmas and outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and skiing.
Leslie, 64
A fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Leslie is as active as they get.
She's a former professional figure skater, a former aerobics champion, and loves dancing and marathons.
Maria, 60
Maria is a health and wellness director from New Jersey who has a penchant for Valentine's Day. She's passionate about helping families impacted by autism and in her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, and board games.
Marina, 60
A Los Angeles local, Marina is an educator who has not one, not two, but three master's degrees. She's also an avid traveler who has visited 34 countries and counting and hopes that her next partner is someone she can see the world with.
Nancy, 60
Nancy is a retired interior designer from Virginia who identifies as a massive Bruce Springsteen stan. She loves playing golf, watching college basketball, and tending to her goldendoodle.
Natascha, 60
Natascha is a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City who loves dancing, yoga, and all things Janet Jackson. You can find her hanging around in Central Park in her free time or going to her local farmer's market.
Pamela, 75
A retired salon owner from Illinois, Pamela is a voracious reader, a cuddler, and a Judge Judy lover. She loves spending time with her two children and three grandkids and often throws backyard BBQ parties.
Patty, 70
Patty is a retired real estate professional and avid sailor from Durham, North Carolina. She is the mom of former Bachelor Matt James. Just like her son, she hopes to meet her match on the show.
Peggy, 69
Peggy is a dental hygienist from Connecticut who has gone on multiple dental missions around the world. She's so passionate about her work that she chose to revive her dental practice after a brief stint at retirement.
Renee, 67
A former NFL cheerleader for the Chicago Honey Bears and an author, Renee thinks she has "done it all." She's a big fan of Harry Styles, loves fitness classes, and adores tending to her pet cat.
Sandra, 75
Sandra is a retired executive assistant from Georgia who's admittedly a proponent of PDA. She was previously a winner of Wheel of Fortune and wishes to win the jackpot on The Golden Bachelor, too.
Susan, 66
Susan is a wedding officiant from Pennsylvania who also works as a hair and makeup artist. She enjoys watching concerts, especially The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. One of her dreams is to have lunch with Kris Jenner.
Sylvia, 64
A public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Sylvia is a certified girl boss. She enjoys lifting, cooking Mexican dishes, and supporting her alma mater, UCLA's sports teams.
Theresa, 70
Another New Jersey native, Theresa works as a financial services professional.
She taught herself all about the stock market, and when she's not crunching numbers, she does gardening, reads romance novels, and hula hooping.
Theresa
How can I watch The Golden Bachelor?
Hosted by Jesse Palmer, The Golden Bachelor premiered on September 28, 2023.
Each episode premiered live most Thursdays at 8pm ET on ABC.
Episodes were made available on Hulu a day after they aired on TV.
Who did Gerry Turner propose to on The Golden Bachelor?
The season finale of The Golden Bachelor aired on November 30, 2023. On the episode, it was revealed that Gerry proposed to Theresa.
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Leslie Fhima, a 64-year-old fitness Instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the runner-up.
Theresa and Gerry Turner tied the knot in a ceremony that aired on ABC on January 4, 2024.
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