The “Golden Bachelor” Will Choose Between Former Teachers and Real Estate Agents
The cast for the “The Golden Bachelor” . . . the AARP-version of “The Bachelor” . . . has been revealed, and there are three takeaways:
1. As promised, the bachelor, 71-year-old Gerry Turner, will NOT be choosing between a bunch of hot 30-somethings. They’re all at least 60 years old.
2. These aren’t quite the standard small town widows, divorcees, and “silver singles.” Cleary, the casting directors didn’t go to church potlucks . . . Walmart . . . or the Garden Center at Lowe’s to find their golden charms.
3. The cast seems packed with professional, seasoned women . . . who have a TV-ready, real estate agent-vibe.
There actually ARE a couple of real estate agents . . . a few health and wellness types . . . five women who worked in education, including teachers . . . multiple businesswomen . . . a designer . . .
A former Chicago Honey Bears cheerleader . . . a “pro-aging coach” . . . and a therapist, who should come in handy on the show.
Only about half of them are retired . . . but they ALL play pickleball. (???)
And there’s even a “Bachelor” alum . . . sort of.
One of the former real estate agents is Patty James, the 70-year-old mother of former “Bachelor” star Matt James. She appeared on his season a couple years ago, so fans might recognize her.
Of course, it’s too early to predict who win the TOURNAMENT OF MATURE LOVE . . . and go on to become Bachelor Gerry’s future ex. (???)
“The Golden Bachelor” will premiere on September 28th, and will air on Thursdays on ABC.
