The Golden Bachelor

Watched the first show and was not impressed seems more like a soap opera than real life, I thought it would be much different from the regular bachelor shows, do women really fall madly in love with someone after seeing and spending a few moments together, that's kinda strange more of a contest and everyone wants to win, I had very high hopes when I started watching since I'm a senior and this is about seniors, I'm planning to watch a couple more episodes and hopefully it'll get better, and the women in tears that didn't get picked is more about pride then a broken heart, of course my opinion only.

Coming from a 28 year old, I LOVE the golden bachelor! It's so refreshing watching women who (mostly) aren't going on tv to get their instagram followers up. All the ladies seemed like they already know who they are and aren't still trying to "find themselves".

It's definitely not as dramatic as The Bachelor, but I think that's part of the spark about it. Most women seemed very genuine and there to meet someone. I thought Gerry was sweet and kind. Just seemed like a warm and wholesome guy (which is lacking in the younger generations).

I'd DEFINITELY watch the Golden Bachelorette!! Bring it on!

The best of the Bachelorette bachelor series. This is reality, the closest to real characters. Gerry is handsome and has aged like a fine wine. Extremely compassionate. He connects with each woman. The women are of different races, are different sizes, and vastly different personalities. I love respect they have for each other..not at all like the caddy crap that goes on in the junior versions. There is more enjoyment and anticipation in this series...and the women that are let go are let down softly. This show will catch on and the next will probably be The Golden Bachelorette! But...I've only watched the first three episodes. The show could turn on a dime, however, I am glued already. Now could we get The Golden Bachelors/Bachelorettes in Paradise. That show needs some help!

I was hoping for a mature approach to this show. Instead, it's mature-aged people (in my age range) acting like they are 20-year-olds. How embarrassing! I've seen a few of the shows in the past with younger people who acted giddy, backstabbing and unrealistically stupid. I chalked that up to pressure to perform in front of cameras on a "reality show".

But as we age, learning life's stupid lessons kicks in and we have less patience for the ridiculous and more wisdom in our choices. Or so I thought... I haven't seen one honest conversation so far (we're pretty much past the games by now) and women supporting women (we invented the term "sisterhood"). And we don't automatically kiss a stranger, despite what someone else says (read: director). With age comes wisdom, not ignorance.

This will be a very painful show to watch if the women aren't actresses cast in the roles of contestants. They are putting themselves out there to be judged by viewers, manipulated by producers and ultimately rejected while the world witnesses the palpable disappointment on their faces - unless the show is completely scripted.

The difference between the original Bachelor show contenders and the golden beauties is that these successful women don't need to humiliate themselves to prove they have value to offer. They have already proven their worth by living lives as independent women.

The consensus in our household is that the women should ditch the prospect of dating a man in his early 70s and instead go for a much younger guy.

With that said, Gerry seems like a nice guy - who regularly cries showing that his emotions run deep just below the surface- so hoping he can handle what the show is about to throw at him and not make him wish he chose a dating app instead.