Meet the Women Vying for Gerry's Roses on ‘The Golden Bachelor'
The sexy senior ladies vying for The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s heart have been announced.
And the mom of a former Bachelor star and the ex-wife of an MLB player are included in the cast of 22!
All the 60-plus ladies hope to win the heart of former restaurateur Gerry, 71, who has already impressed Bachelor Nation with his humor, sincerity and handsome looks.
As Parade.com previously reported, widower Gerry unexpectedly lost his high school sweetheart wife, Toni, after 43 years of marriage. He spoke about her shocking death in a Golden Bachelor trailer aired on Charity Lawson's The Bachelorette finale and there wasn’t a dry eye in the studio audience.
But he is now ready to find new love.
“I hope at the end of it, I find the person that I’ll spend the rest of my life with, that will complete our family,” Gerry has said. “I want to fall in love. I really want to find my person who can put me in my place when I need it and make me smile. The person who can lay down beside you at night, and not have to say anything.”
He knows that the woman he might choose on The Golden Bachelor could be different from Toni.
“What I look for [at my age now] is different than what I look for when I was in high school,” he said.
Read on to find out more about Gerry’s girls!
The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Contestants
Anna, 61
Anna is a retired nutritionist from Summit, New Jersey who enjoys farmer's markets, diving with sharks and dark chocolate.
April, 65
April is a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida who flaunts a tattoo of her nickname, "Presh." The beautiful blonde dreams of writing a bestselling book.
Christina, 73
Christina is a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, California. She attended a Beatles concert in 1964, loves dude ranches and prefers to drive a stick shift vehicle!
Edith, 60
Edith is a retired Realtor from Downey, California. She is building an ADU in her backyard, and she is the project manager. Edith avoids cold weather and creates hand-painted birthday cards.
Ellen, 71
Ellen is a retired teacher from Delray Beach, Florida who dreams of going to Africa on safari, loves dancing despite zero ability and admires Michelle Obama.
Faith, 60
Gerry should have Faith! She's a high school teacher from Benton City, Washington who loves riding her horse, Liberty. Her dream is to be in a band. She doesn't like technology, which could endear her to Gerry, who has said he doesn't pay attention to social media.
Jeanie, 65
Jeanie is a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tennessee. Fans will be interested to know she's a certified scuba diver and her favorite color is neon. She'd love to attend the Super Bowl.
Joan, 60
Joan is a private school administrator from Rockland, Maryland. The stunning academic gal, who is giving us serious Meg Ryan vibes, has told ABC she loves dancing after a couple glasses of wine, visiting historical museums and eating burgers.
Kathy, 70
Kathy is a retired educational consultant from Austin. The adventurous brunette has traveled to three continents and hopes to see all seven. She owns two aging cats. Christmas is her favorite time.
Leslie, 64
It's no accident that Leslie looks fit as she's an exercise instructor and former aerobics champ from Minneapolis. One quirk is that she hates mice! Lady Gaga and Post Malone are her fave concert experiences.
Maria, 60
Maria is a health and wellness director from Teaneck, New Jersey. She would love to go paintballing. Her guilty pleasure is a glass of 100-year-old Grand Marnier, according to ABC. Her fave holiday should be a Bachelor Nation favorite, Valentine’s Day!
Marina, 60
Marina is an educator from Los Angeles. Look out, Gerry, she's as smart as she is pretty, with three master's degrees. She refuses to stand in lines and her bookshelf includes lots of biographies and medical nonfiction.
Nancy, 60
Nancy is a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Virginia who loves rom-com movies. She enjoys dancing at weddings and Bruce Springsteen.
Natascha, 60
Natascha is perfect for Golden Bachelor as a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City. She love kicking back in Central Park in her spare time. She wishes bell bottoms would make a comeback. Gerry is in for a treat as Natascha loves laughing on dates.
Pamela, 75
She's a little older than Gerry, but don't count her out! Pamela, a retired salon owner who comes from Aurora, Illinois, loves backyard BBQs, Judge Judy and cuddling!
Patty, 70
Patty is a retired real estate pro from Durham, North Carolina. She favors sailing, body glitter and coffee. She also has a strong Bachelor Nation connection: She's the mother of former lead, Matt James.
Peggy, 69
A dental hygienist from East Haven, Connecticut, Peggy owns a bichon frisé dog named Libby. Her dream is to be Jennifer Lopez for a day. Her hobby is go-karting!
Renee, 67
In the Bachelorverse, there is always a former cheerleader! Renee used to be one in her native Chicago. She would love to meet young singer Harry Styles. She adores taking her grandchildren on trips to the zoo.
Sandra, 75
Sandra, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Georgia, has fun listening to her favorite singer, Luther Vandross. She boasts a high credit score and loves all NFL teams.
Susan, 66
According to reports, Susan is the former wife of MLB player Dickie Noles. She's a wedding planner and officiant from Aston, Pennsylvania. Susan rocks her pink go-go boots, would love to meet Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner and enjoys eating leftovers.
Sylvia, 64
This bombshell public affairs consultant is from Los Angeles. She takes any opportunity to don a costume. Sylvia stays in shape by lifting small weights. She also cooks delicious pistachio cake.
Theresa, 69
Coming from Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Theresa is a financial services professional. You can see her singing alone in her car. But she's also savvy with her money, teaching herself about the stock market. Her favorite music is 1970s soft and hard rock.
Viewers can see The Golden Bachelor premiere Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
