'The Golden Bachelorette' cast: Meet the 24 men looking to charm Joan Vassos
"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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Contributing: Gary Levin, Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY
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