The Golden Bachelorette: Get to Know the 24 Men Vying for Joan’s Heart
Somebody get Joan Vassos an umbrella, because it is positively raining men up in here.
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ABC on Tuesday revealed the 24 “distinguished gentlemen” who will be competing for Vassos’ heart in the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette, and it’s quite an assortment of suitors.
Vassos, who lost her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer, competed for Gerry Turner’s heart in Season 1 of The Golden Bachelor last fall, but she had to withdraw from the competition in Week 3 due to a family emergency.
Since we didn’t get to spend a ton of time with Vassos before her untimely exit, here’s a bit more about her, per ABC: “Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values. It was those family values that led to her heartbreaking decision to leave The Golden Bachelor, self-eliminating after a medical concern with her daughter arose.”
“Despite that and other challenges she’s faced along the way … Vassos remains an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of three, and school administrator while finding solace in the music of Elton John, spending time with her dog and cooking,” the description continues. “Now, as she steps into the golden spotlight and begins her journey to seek love once more, Vassos envisions a future filled with shared moments by the beach and cherished time with family.”
The Golden Bachelorette premieres Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8/7c on ABC.
Read on for a breakdown of Vassos’ 24 potential matches — complete with age, location and career — then drop a comment with your early predictions. Are you expecting any of these guys to make it far? And do you foresee any going home first?
Bill
Age: 68
Occupation: Retired videographer
Currently Living In: Portland, Ore.
Bob
Age: 66
Occupation: Chiropractor
Currently Living In: Marina Del Ray, Calif.
Charles (‘Chock’)
Age: 60
Occupation: Insurance executive
Currently Living In: Wichita, Kan.
Charles K.
Age: 62
Occupation: Portfolio manager
Currently Living In: Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Charles L.
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired financial analyst
Currently Living In: Philadelphia, Pa.
Christopher
Age: 64
Occupation: Contractor
Currently Living In: West Babylon, N.Y.
Dan
Age: 64
Occupation: Private investor
Currently Living In: Naples, Fla.
David
Age: 68
Occupation: Rancher
Currently Living In: Austin, Texas
Gary
Age: 65
Occupation: Retired finance executive
Currently Living In: Palm Desert, Calif.
Gil
Age: 60
Occupation: Educator
Currently Living In: Mission Viejo, Calif.
Gregg
Age: 64
Occupation: Retired university vice president
Currently Living In: Longboat Key, Fla.
Guy
Age: 66
Occupation: ER doctor
Currently Living In: Reno, Nev.
Jack
Age: 68
Occupation: Caterer
Currently Living In: Chicago, Ill.
Jonathan
Age: 61
Occupation: Shipping consultant
Currently Living In: Oakland, Iowa
Jordan
Age: 61
Occupation: Sales manager
Currently Living In: Chicago, Ill.
Keith
Age: 62
Occupation: Girl dad
Currently Living In: San Jose, Calif.
Ken
Age: 60
Occupation: Property management treasurer
Currently Living In: Peabody, Mass.
Kim
Age: 69
Occupation: Retired Navy captain
Currently Living In: Seattle, Wash.
Mark
Age: 57
Occupation: Army veteran
Currently Living In: Leesville, La.
Michael
Age: 65
Occupation: Retired banking CEO
Currently Living In: Denver, N.C.
Pablo
Age: 63
Occupation: Retired UN agency director
Currently Living In: Cambridge, Md.
Pascal
Age: 69
Occupation: Salon owner
Currently Living In: Chicago, Ill.
Ralph (‘R.J.’)
Age: 66
Occupation: Financial advisor
Currently Living In: Irvine, Calif.
Thomas
Age: 62
Occupation: Fire department chief
Currently Living In: New York, N.Y.
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