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“The Bachelor” showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are exiting the ABC reality dating franchise amid a report of the pair fostering a “toxic” and “hostile” work environment.

The pair’s departures, which Deadline reported are currently being negotiated with producer Warner Bros. Television, follow the resignations of co-executive producers Michael Margolis and Keely Booth earlier this month.

The allegations of a toxic workplace first surfaced in an earlier Deadline report. Margolis is Freeland’s husband and Booth is Freeland’s longtime friend, though Wbtv told the outlet that the studio pursued a formal conflict-of-interest process and noted neither staffer reported to Freeland. Neither Margolis nor Booth, however, were mentioned in regard to fostering a toxic work environment on set.

Representatives for ABC and Wbtv declined to comment.

“The Bachelor” franchise has been undergoing shifts across the board, most recently deciding to skip the typical production cycle for “The Bachelorette,...

The search is on for the next Golden Bachelor, and producers aren’t wasting any time. Instead of selecting a contestant from Joan Vassos’ upcoming season of The Golden Bachelorette, they are casting a wider net—leaving fans wondering why none of the eligible men from her season were chosen.

With time running out, the franchise is seeking fresh applicants, and the buzz around their decision is growing.

Why Isn’t the Next Golden Bachelor from The Golden Bachelorette?

Initially, speculation was high that Mark Anderson—one of the standout men from Joan Vassos’ season—would step into the lead role. However, he has since entered a relationship with One Tree Hill actress Barbara Alyn Woods, taking him out of the running.

Another potential candidate, Jonathan Rone, also seemed like a strong contender. However, while he is now single after parting ways with his post-show relationship, it’s unclear whether...

The Golden Bachelor producers recently revealed a shocking update about the next franchise lead amid one Golden alum being cast in General Hospital. The Golden Bachelorette season 1 wrapped up in November 2024, with lead Joan Vassos getting engaged to Chock Chapple. Now, fans are looking ahead to The Golden Bachelor season 2, as Spring is the season the lead would typically be chosen for a Fall 2025 premiere. Typically, The Bachelor franchise has selected a lead from the previous season's cast, but that may change going forward.

In a surprising announcement from reality TV TikToker, @zacharyreality, who was tapped by The Golden Bachelor producers to make a post, they shared a casting update. Behind the TikToker leading the annoouncement, was a Golden Bachelor casting call announcement. The post said The Golden Bachelor was searching for "Single Senior Men" to apply for the lead choice. @zacharyreality commentated that:

"You could apply or nominate someone at GoldenBachelorcasting.

Two co-executive producers have exited The Bachelor franchise. Michael Margolis and Keely Booth have stepped down from their roles, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Their departures come amid recent reports of an alleged toxic workplace at the ABC and Warner Bros. TV-produced reality series, of which The Bachelor is one of several series under their umbrella.

The franchise also includes the female-led The Bachelorette, which ABC abruptly put on pause last month. ABC didn’t give a reason, or comment on if or when the female-led spinoff would return, when announcing that season 22 wouldn’t air in The Bachelorette‘s usual summer spot.

Deadline, however, reported that the hiatus prompted many crew members to lose their jobs. A dozen former and current producers on the franchise, who spoke to Deadline anonymously, then accused showrunners and executive producers Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner of running a “toxic” and “hostile” environment. (An...

“The Bachelor” co-executive producers Michael Margolis and Keely Booth have stepped down from their roles amid the franchise’s latest controversy.

Margolis and Booth will no longer work on “The Bachelor” franchise after parting ways with the show, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. The news comes amid a recent report from Deadline that detailed a toxic work environment created by “The Bachelor” showrunners and executive producers Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner.

Margolis is Freeland’s husband and Booth is Freeland’s longtime friend, though Warner Bros. Television, which produces “The Bachelor,” told Deadline the company pursued a formal conflict-of-interest process and noted neither staffer reported to Freeland. Neither Margolis nor Booth, however, were mentioned in regard to fostering a toxic work environment on set.

Warner Bros. Television declined to comment on this story.

“The Bachelor” franchise has been undergoing shifts across the board, most recently deciding to skip the...

Jesse Palmer is sharing his thoughts on celebrities on Bachelor Nation shows!

The 46-year-old host of the franchise can currently be seen on the 29th season of The Bachelor.

While promoting the show on The Jennifer Hudson Show, airing Wednesday (February 26), Jesse talked about spending quality time with the Bachelor himself, Grant Ellis, who he thinks would be perfect for The Golden Bachelor and even why Kim Kardashian and Michael B Jordan would not ideal candidates for the shows.

Keep reading to find out more…

Jennifer brought up that while George Lopez was on her show, he said he wants to be the next Golden Bachelor, and asked what Jesse thinks.

“I think it would be amazing,” he dished. “And already, I can tell you, he would have the best hair of any Bachelor ever, unbelievable. He did a hair flip for you on your show, and if he would come on,...

Theresa Nist is getting on with life since she and Golden Bachelor lead, Gerry Turner divorced, and her ABC fans noticed that her style seems smart, and her is makeup on point. The 72-year-old might be a grandma but she’s not going around looking dowdy.

A Grandma With A Career, And Style

ABC fans believe that when Gerry Turner wanted Theresa to move away from New Jersey, she would never do it. After all, she had a good career there, and her daughter, Jen Woolston lived close by. Recently, Jen had another baby and her mom became a grandmother again.

Both Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist faded away from the public eye after their sudden separation. However, they both retain followers on social media. Theresa has over 120K fans on Instagram where she posted about her style recently. Sometimes she shares the simple pleasures of shopping or cooking on her days off work.

The Bachelorette has decided to take a break this summer.

ABC’s long-running reality dating series won’t be returning for season 22 in Summer 2025, following Grant Ellis’ current season of The Bachelor, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

It wasn’t immediately clear ABC’s reason for the pause or when the series would return. The last three seasons of The Bachelorette have premiered in July.

Jenn Tran led the latest iteration, season 21, of the female-led spinoff of The Bachelor last year. It ended in September with a shocking twist after Tran had to decide between two final men, Marcus Shoberg and Devin Strader. (Spoiler!) Though Tran ultimately chose Strader, it was later revealed during the live finale that Strader broke off the engagement through a phone call.

When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter for his premiere in January, Ellis wouldn’t say whether or not he found love, but said...

Golden Bachelor fans were sad when Gerry Turner dumped Leslie Fhima on the ABC show. But, she’s moving on with life and earning the respect of many people for her inspiring journey to health and fitness.

ABC Star Leslie Fhima Is 66 Years Old

In December last year, the Golden Bachelor alum celebrated her 66th birthday. The rejected contestant shared some photos and she looked stunning. So, many of her fans wished that they could work out as hard as she does. Remember, she used to be a professional figure skater. Nowadays, she’s a fitness coach and personal trainer.

Many ABC fans hoped that Leslie Fhima would be chosen as the first lead on The Golden Bachelorette. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. So they saw Joan Vassos instead, and many people felt the whole show was a bit insipid. Still, they do get to see Leslie on social media.

“Bachelor in Paradise” has found a new showrunner.

Scott Teti, who has served as an executive producer on Bravo’s “Summer House” and ABC’s “Claim to Fame,” has been tapped to helm the ABC reality dating show, beginning with its upcoming tenth season, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.

With “Bachelor in Paradise” production set to overlap with other “Bachelor” franchise production in 2025, Teti was brought in to showrun and executive produce “The Bachelor” spinoff series, which typically shoots in Mexico, according to the individual.

“Bachelor in Paradise” will return for Season 10 in 2025 after skipping a year as the “Bachelor” franchise debuted its “Golden” iterations. “Bachelor in Paradise” Season 9 premiered in September 2023 alongside the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelor” led by Gerry Turner, and did not air in fall 2024 as ABC debuted the first season of “The Golden Bachelorette,” led by “Golden Bachelor” alum Joan Vassos.

While the...

One of Donna Kelce‘s friends opened up about her love life.

The 72-year-old mother of Travis and Jason Kelce was married to their dad Ed Kelce. However, they split up after the boys graduated college.

In a recent interview, Donna‘s friend and Golden Bachelor alum Susan Noles revealed that the women had talked about dating but that the NFL matriarch wasn’t interested at the moment.

Keep reading to find out more…

While on the I Do, Part 2 with Jennie Garth, Jana Kramer, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes podcast, Susan said that Donna said that she wasn’t looking for a man.

“She’s like ‘Really? I am good,’” she claimed, via Page Six. Susan continued, adding, “She’s doing just fine, she’s enjoying her life, as she should. I don’t think she’s where I am.”

“We’re women. It wasn’t our first meeting,...

Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette fans have been pairing up possible couples from the franchise. One of those possibilities, at least for fans, is Susan Noles and Jack Lecioni. Fans thought these two personalities would complement each other well. Now, she’s breaking her silence on whether or not the two are actually dating. Keep reading to find out all the details.

Susan Noles Reveals If She And Jack Lencioni Are Dating

Fans have really been hoping to see outgoing Golden Bachelor alums Susan Noles and Jack Lencioni get together and explore a potential relationship. Susan appeared on iHeartRadio’s “I Do, Part 2” podcast where she dished on whether or not they are actually dating.

Noles started out by saying, “God Bless Jack.” She went on to sadly let fans down. She said, “The world thought, ‘Susan and Jack.’ Jack likes to cook like I do. We did meet and...

Many fans have always wondered since Joan Vassos left The Golden Bachelor early to be with her daughter if there could have been something between her and Gerry Turner. The two appeared to have a great connection on the show. After Gerry and Theresa Nist divorced, many thought about whether or not he asked her for a second chance. What did she say about the speculation? Keep reading to find out more.

Did Gerry Turner Ask Joan Vassos For Another Chance At Love?

Fans sometimes wonder what could have been between two contestants. This is true for Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos. There seemed to be a connection between them but sadly she left to be with her family. He ended up marrying Theresa Nist but their marriage was short-lived when they divorced only three months later.

After they split, fans wondered if Gerry approached Joan about giving their relationship a second chance.

Golden Bachelorette alum, Jonathan Rone is sharing the shocking way that he met his girlfriend, Michelle Zimmermann. He was one of the fan favorites and a top bet to become the next Golden Bachelor. Then, he fell in love, and that all changed. So, how did he and Michelle link up? Keep reading for further details.

Jonathan Rone Shares Shocking Way He Met Gf

When Jonathan Rone was on The Golden Bachelorette, he immediately became a fan favorite. Not only was he attractive but he was well-spoken and he was kind. He seemed to vibe with Joan Vassos and she appreciated what he had to offer. They got along and viewers were hopeful that he might make it to the final four. Sadly, he did not and was sent home early. That left fans hopeful that he would be the next Golden Bachelor as he had the looks and the...

The Golden Bachelor contestant Sandra Mason and The Bachelorette alum Charles King have announced that they're dating, but will their relationship last? Sandra, a 76-year-old retired executive assistant from Doraville, Georgia, and Charles, a 62-year-old portfolio manager from Rancho Palo Verdes, California, were both fan favorites on their respective seasons. They were young at heart and hilarious, and they were both very memorable. During The Golden Bachelor season 1, Sandra made a strong first impression on leading man Gerry Turner when she comedically had him meditate with her with an expletive-filled mantra.

Similarly, Charles made Joan Vassos laugh on The Golden Bachelorette season 1 premiere night when he emerged from the limousine struggling with a cane, but then dropped it to the ground to walk up to her. He and Joan later raced on mobility scooters. Sandra and Charles also demonstrated how vibrant and inspiring they are when Sandra had an incredible...

Golden Bachelor alum Sandra Mason seems to have found her possible happy ending. After not finding love with Gerry Turner this firecracker was not about to give up. Now, it seems she found her perfect match. Plus, it’s with a contestant from Joan Vassos season of The Golden Bachelorette. Keep reading to get all the juicy details about her new romance.

Sandra Mason Hard Launches New Relationship

Golden Bachelor alum Sandra Mason has found love. Not only did she find love, she found it with a fellow contestant from the show. It seems Sandra is now dating Golden Bachelorette contestant Charles King. She hard launched their relationship on Instagram this week.

She shared a slideshow of photos along with a caption that read, “I’m just gonna leave This right Here for y’all…+ ” Sandra noted in one comment that everyone is nosy little things and she loves them for it.

The Golden Bachelor alum Sandra Mason and The Golden Bachelorette contestant Charles King have announced that they're dating, after Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple got engaged during the Golden Bachelorette season 1 finale. Joan and Chock have shown some red flags in their relationship because they're still doing long-distance, but they're still going strong, and looking for a place to live in New York City. Now Sandra, a 76-year-old retired executive assistant from Doraville, Georgia, and Charles, a 62-year-old portfolio manager from Rancho Palo Verdes, California, have made a love connection.

Sandra shared a video montage of photographs of her and Charles, set to Zaz's "La vie en rose," and announced their relationship.

In an Instagram post, Sandra shared a video montage of photographs of her and Charles, set to Zaz's "La vie en rose," and announced their relationship. She captioned the post, "I’m just gonna leave This right Here for y’all…...

I've changed my mind and no longer believe that The Golden Bachelorette fan-favorite Charles Ling will be the next Golden Bachelor, contrary to rumors. Charles, a 66-year-old retired Data Analyst, competed on The Golden Bachelorette season 1 with lead Joan Vassos at the behest of his two daughters. Charles had lost his wife of 36 years six years prior to going on the show. It became obvious throughout his four weeks on the show that Charles still had a lot of pain and healing to work through from that major loss.

However, by the end of the season, Charles got answers he needed about his wife's final moments, and was able to gain a greater sense of peace and resolve. Charles was joined in The Golden Bachelorette by 23 other single Golden men. In the end, season-long frontrunner Chock Chapple was Joan's winner, and the two left the experience engaged. The Golden Bachelorette received wide praise from viewers,...

Golden Bachelorette alum Leslie Fhima is opening up about a tragedy that has occurred in her life. She shared that on a recent podcast with Susie Evans, she opened up about her father dying by suicide. Now, she revealed it’s happened again to someone close to her. She didn’t reveal who but mentioned extended family and someone near and dear to her heart. In light of this tragedy, Leslie wanted to talk more about suicide awareness with her followers. Keep reading to find out what she shared.

Leslie Fhima Talks Mental Health And Suicide With Fans

Golden Bachelor fan favorite Leslie Fhima is talking to her followers about mental health and suicide awareness. She went to Instagram to share a video and long caption discussing it.

She very somberly began the video by addressing her father dying by suicide and how now she and her family have lost someone else dear to them.

The Golden Bachelorette's Mark Anderson appears to be in a new relationship now, but that doesn't necessarily mean he won't be The Golden Bachelor someday. The 58-year-old widower won hearts when he made his television debut during The Bachelor season 28. His Cinderella story began when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, brought Joey Graziadei to meet her father during hometown dates. Mark won viewers over with his silent strength and his enduring love for his late wife, Denise Anderson. When Mark gifted Joey and Kelsey a photo album of his love story with Denise, a star was born.

Bachelor Nation fans immediately clamored for Mark to be cast as the next The Golden Bachelor. When he was selected to be a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, it was speculated that it was just a stepping stone to Mark leading his own season. When Joan Vassos eliminated Mark, many fans expected an...

Since his time on The Golden Bachelorette came to an end, Mark Anderson has been living his best life. Despite getting his heart broken by the lead, Joan Vassos, he seems to have found love quickly, moving on to a new woman he seems incredibly happy with. After the tragic loss of his wife and a tough journey on the reality series, viewers are excited to see Mark bouncing back.

Mark first appeared on TV when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, and her now-fiancé, Joey Graziadei, visited Louisiana for Kelsey's hometown date. The widower quickly won over viewers, which led to his appearance on the first season of The Golden Bachelorette. Sadly, Joan let him go before hometown dates. Fans speculated that he may be the next lead on The Golden Bachelor following his departure, but with his new romance, it looks like he didn't need the show to find love.

The Golden Bachelorette winner Chock Chapple revealed when he and Joan Vassos plan to get married, amid rumors that the couple might break up soon. Chock proposed to Joan at the end of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, and she happily accepted. Since the show ended, they've been looking for an apartment in New York City, while also keeping their homes in Rockville, Maryland (Joan) and Wichita, Kansas (Chock). Although they spent Thanksgiving and Christmas together at Joan's house and New Year's at Chock's, the time in-between when they're apart causes concern that they might not last as a couple.

Chock shared that he and Joan aren't planning to get married for at least another year.

In an Instagram story, Chock shared that he and Joan aren't planning to get married for at least another year. He answered a question from a fan who asked, "When's the wedding date?" Chock said,...

The Golden Bachelorette's Mark Anderson would have been terrible as The Golden Bachelor, so it's a good thing his new relationship makes him ineligible for the unscripted dating show. 58-year-old Mark is practically Bachelor Nation royalty. He made his television debut during The Bachelor season 28, when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, took Joey Graziadei to Louisiana for her hometown date. Mark liked Joey instantly, which was good because Kelsey and Joey are engaged. Fans instantly fell in love with Mark, especially after hearing the retired Army veteran's life story.

Fans clamored for Mark to be The Golden Bachelor, and were thrilled when he was cast in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Mark was expected to swoop in and easily win the heart of 61-year-old Joan Vassos, but that's not what happened. Joan and Mark had no chemistry, and she sent him home before her hometown dates. Mark was devastated by the elimination,...

The inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette ended with Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple getting engaged on national television, and I'm convinced we'll be graced with another Golden Bachelor wedding in 2025. 61-year-old Joan was no stranger to looking for love on television, as she made her debut as a contestant on The Golden Bachelor season 1. When she had to leave early due to a family emergency, she thought her Bachelor journey was over, but it had only begun. She was soon announced as The Golden Bachelorette.

Joan kicked off The Golden Bachelorette season 1 by greeting 24 single men, including 60-year-old Chock Chapple. The season ended with the couple getting engaged and riding off into the sunset to claim their happy ending. Since getting engaged, the couple have seemed happy as they blend their lives and families. It's been too long since The Golden Bachelor gifted us with a Golden wedding, but...

The Golden Bachelorette season 1's Mark Anderson may have recently proven he doesn't need to be The Golden Bachelor because he may have found love all on his own. The 58-year-old retired Army veteran's journey started when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, competed in The Bachelor season 20. When she took her new boyfriend, Joey Graziadei, to Louisiana for her hometown date, fans fell madly in love with her father.

Mark was cast as a contestant in The Golden Bachelorette season 1, along with 23 other single Golden men. Though hopes were high for Mark and Joan Vassos, she sent him home after a particularly awkward solo date. Mark was crushed by the elimination, but he wasn't down for long. Mark was soon spotted with Barbara Alyn Woods, a television actress known for her work on the drama series One Tree Hill. Though they haven't confirmed their status, it would appear that Mark may...

The Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos has been spending a lot of time in Kansas with Chock Chapple, and it's raising questions about their living arrangements. Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Maryland, made her television debut during Gerry Turner's season of The Golden Bachelor. 72-year-old Gerry ended up marrying 70-year-old Theresa Nist, but Joan was given another opportunity to find love on national television. She was cast as The Golden Bachelorette and headed back to The Bachelor mansion.

After the meteoric success of The Golden Bachelor, fans were clamoring for a female-led version of the spin-off. The highly anticipated premiere of The Golden Bachelorette season 1 found Joan greeting 24 single Golden men outside the mansion where she had met Gerry a few months earlier. That night, Joan met Chock, a 60-year-old insurance executive from Kansas, and the rest is Golden Bachelor history. Though they initially said they'd be moving to New York,...

When Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple got engaged at the end of The Golden Bachelorette, I was convinced that they wouldn't last. My cynical outlook was influenced by the stunning failure of the first Golden Bachelor couple. 72-year-old Gerry Turner and 70-year-old Theresa Nist got married after The Golden Bachelor season 1, but their marriage only lasted for three months. I was sure that 61-year-old Joan and 60-year-old Chock were doomed to the same fate, but maybe I wasn't being fair to Joan and Chock. Perhaps I needed to see past the precedent set by Gerry and Theresa.

Joan, a private school administrator from Maryland, made her television debut during The Golden Bachelor season1, but things didn't work out between her and Gerry. She was cast as The Golden Bachelorette and kicked off the spin-off's inaugural season by greeting 24 single Golden men from all over the United States. When all was said and done,...

The Golden Bachelorette favorite Mark Anderson, a 58-year-old retired Army veteran from Louisiana, was once rumored to be the leading man on the next season of The Golden BachelorI; however, recent holiday photos with his family suggest he may no longer be single. Mark's life took a dramatic turn over the past few years, beginning when his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, applied to be a contestant on Joey Graziadei's season of The Bachelor. Mark made his first TV appearance when Kelsey and Joey visited Louisiana for Kelsey's hometown date, quickly winning over viewers as a charming widower and father of five.

His appearance on the show sparked a wave of interest from Bachelor fans, leading to his casting on The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Though there were high hopes for Mark, Joan Vassos was more drawn to other men and eliminated him before hometown dates. His departure fueled rumors he might...

The Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are still together now, but there are signs the couple may have serious relationship struggles. In many ways, 61-year-old Joan and 60-year-old Chock are charting brand-new territory. The Golden Bachelor and the female-led version of the spin-off were the first dating shows focused on the love lives of seniors. Joan, a private school administrator from Maryland, made her television debut as a contestant in Gerry Turner's season of The Golden Bachelor and was then cast as The Golden Bachelorette.

Joan opened The Golden Bachelorette season 1 by greeting 24 single Golden men, including Chock, an insurance executive from Kansas. After a dramatic season of highs and lows, Joan gave her final rose to Chock, and he proposed. They left The Bachelor mansion as a happily engaged couple and embarked on their new lives together. Though they seemed happy, entering into a committed...

The Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson was someone I hoped to see as the next Golden Bachelor, but I’ve changed my mind as he wouldn’t fit the role. Throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Mark and the cast were introduced as options for Joan Vassos to find love with after loss. Joan, who had lost her husband John Vassos to cancer just a few years prior, had been on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor, but was trying to find love on her own. Mark, the father of Bachelor winner Kelsey Anderson, joined the show to Bachelor Nation’s excitement.

While Mark had a taste of the franchise during his short appearance on The Bachelor season 28, his life had been preparing him for the chance to meet someone like Joan for quite some time. After losing his own wife to cancer years prior, Mark had been operating as...

The Golden Bachelorette couple Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have revealed their New Year's resolutions, and they prove that they should take a break from social media and unplug in 2025. Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, and Chock, a 60-year-old insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas, got engaged at the end of The Golden Bachelorette season 1. Since then, they've made plans to live in New York City together, while also keeping their homes in Maryland and Kansas.

After The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan and Chock have kept fans up to date with their relationship through their Instagram pages. They have a very large social media presence. As of this writing, Joan has 181K followers, while Chock has 76.4K followers. Joan and Chock both post regularly on their Instagram pages, sharing all sorts of fun and interesting content. Although they really do seem to enjoy creating content for their fans,...

The Golden Bachelorette season 1 featured quite a few guys who caught Bachelor Nation’s eye, but Charles Ling has become exactly what the franchise needs to save The Golden Bachelor. Charles, who appeared on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, was someone Bachelor Nation didn’t realize they needed to see on screen. A sweet, kind widower, Charles shared quickly with Joan that he’d lost his wife and felt a fierce sense of loyalty to her, but his daughters had pushed him to try and move forward in his life after her passing. While Charles was excited, he was also still grieving.

Throughout his time on The Golden Bachelorette, Charles was shown to be even sweeter and kinder than he’d appeared at the beginning of the season. As a top contender in the eyes of Bachelor Nation, Charles quickly became a standout of The Golden Bachelorette season 1 cast. When he was eliminated,...

Despite getting engaged at the end of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos appears to be in no rush to marry Chock Chapple. Though the final rose ceremony only aired a few weeks ago, 61-year-old Joan and 60-year-old Chock have actually been engaged for a while now. The show filmed from June 2025 until August, so the couple have been secretly engaged for several months. The fact that they haven't set a wedding date could be a bad sign for the relationship.

After being eliminated from Gerry Turner's season of The Golden Bachelor, Joan was announced as the spin-off's first female lead. ABC's The Golden Bachelorette season 1 opened with Joan meeting 24 single men, including Chock. The season ended with Joan giving Chock her final rose. In turn, he put a ring on her finger. Since going public with their relationship, they've seemed happy, but Joan appears to be in no hurry to marry Chock.

The Bachelor franchise had a rough year, with many missteps and a lot of controversy, and there are some things that the producers should leave in 2024 as they look forward to 2025. While the franchise had some bright spots in 2024, including Joey Graziadei's romantic and successful Bachelor season, and Joan Vassos' beautiful Golden Bachelorette season, the rest of the year was marred by the overexposure of beloved Bachelor Nation members, the casting of questionable contestants, and the failures of relationships.

As the Bachelor franchise moves into 2025, there are many things that it can do to fix the mistakes of 2024. However, the producers have to be willing to learn from their mistakes, and move forward with a fresh start. This is something that they haven't been very good at doing in the past, but there's hope for the future. Here are eight things that the Bachelor franchise should leave behind in...

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner wants to use his cancer diagnosis for good. When he announced that he had been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer in early 20245 he admitted he was in denial. Now, he wants to use his platform and diagnosis for good. Keep reading to find out more about Gerry’s plan to help others.

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner To Use Cancer To Help Others

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner shocked Bachelor Nation when he made the announcement he has cancer. When he announced his diagnosis he said he hoped it would shed light on some of the events earlier this year which included his divorce from Theresa Nist.

Sources spoke with Life & Style and shared that Gerry is finally past the denial stage and now wants to use his platform for good. The source said, “Obviously, it’s a terrible thing that stopped him in his tracks.

In the aftermath of his cancer diagnosis, more information has come to light about The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner's outlook on life now. Gerry became famous when he was chosen as the lead of The Golden Bachelor season 1, which saw him attempt to find love again after the death of his wife. He and Theresa Nist got engaged during the finale, then they quickly got married on live TV. Unfortunately, they announced their divorce just three months later, which was around the time that Gerry found out he had cancer, though he publicly revealed the news recently.

The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner opened up about whether he's been in denial about his cancer diagnosis.

A source close to Gerry opened up to Life & Style to reveal how the Golden Bachelor star's been doing since he announced his cancer diagnosis and if he's been in denial about his health.

The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner recently revealed the shocking cancer diagnosis that sidelined his marriage, but will he continue his search for love? When Gerry, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur from Indiana, was cast as The Bachelor spin-off's first male lead, women from all over the country flooded the ABC casting offices with applications. Some of the excitement was due to the fact that this was the first show to ever center on the love lives of senior citizens, but the tall, attractive widower was also a big part of the draw.

Like every season of every Bachelor franchise series, The Golden Bachelor season 1 opened with Gerry standing outside the familiar Bachelor mansion, greeting 22 single Golden women from all walks of life. Among the women was 70-year-old Theresa Nist, a day trader from New Jersey. The two fell in love, got engaged during the final rose ceremony, and were married...

Golden Bachelor runner-up Leslie Fhima is looking great as she celebrates her 66th birthday. She has a lot of confidence and has no problem putting it all out there for a good cause. Leslie looks fabulous as she poses in a swimsuit before doing the polar plunge. Keep reading to find out more and see the photos.

Leslie Fhima Welcomes Her 66th Year On Earth With Polar Plunge

Golden Bachelor alum Leslie Fhima looks incredible for being 66 years old. She is one of the most outgoing contestants from Gerry Turner’s season. Many were heartbroken when he sent her home. They were also stunned when she wasn’t named The Golden Bachelorette. In fact, she recently shared that she was never even approached about being the lead.

She hasn’t found a lasting relationship since her season with Gerry ended. However, she has been spending more time with Joan Vassos contestant Jordan Heller.

The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos went on the show hoping to find the second love of her life, and while Chock Chapple may fit the bill, I’m convinced Joan’s so swept up in her emotions that she’s leaving her family behind. Throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan’s connections with most of the guys in her cast were interesting to watch. As the season progressed, it became clear that she had a few front-runners, including Chock. Despite knowing Chock was sometimes difficult to deal with, Joan felt sparks with the Kansas-based business owner and chose to be with him.

After accepting Chock’s proposal and appearing on the live The Golden Bachelorette: After The Final Rose special, Joan was shown feeling happier than ever. Despite some pre-season quotes she’d given, Joan made it evident that she was open to some more attention from Bachelor Nation.

With the new year upon us, there will be several reality TV stars who will be ringing in 2025 with a kiss after going official with their new partners.

This year, fans watched the first-ever Golden Bachelorette giving her golden rose to a contestant and getting engaged. Dancing With the Stars fans were dying to know if a few celebrity contestants and their partners were actually the real deal, and how a Vanderpump Rules alum tried to keep her new relationship a secret, but nevertheless, fans are happy.

Let's look at the reality TV couples that were formed in 2024.

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Joan Vassos And Chock Chapple The Golden Bachelorette

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The Golden Bachelor was revelatory for Bachelor Nation when it began airing, but the controversies behind the show have been so shocking that I’m struggling to understand what’s next for the more mature side of the franchise. Throughout the last year, The Golden Bachelor season 1 has been the biggest buzz in Bachelor Nation. Gerry Turner, who led the first season of the new iteration of the original series, was brought into the spotlight as a struggling widower who was looking for love in his 70s. Flanked by an Emmy-award-winning cast, Gerry got the opportunity to find his true love.

Gerry, who won Bachelor Nation over quickly with his sweet persona and his tragic backstory, took on the challenge of becoming the first Golden Bachelor, which didn’t prove to be as simple as he expected. Instead of Gerry having the luxury of getting to know his cast of women over a standard-length season,...

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Although Tom and Ariana's split constantly made headlines in 2023, this year had just as many scandalous splits between reality TV stars. We saw a Real Housewives star have an affair with a married horse trainer and the first-ever Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, end his marriage to Theresa Nist after just three months.

Here's a look at some of the most popular reality TV couples that called it quits in 2024.

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The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s winning couple Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple’s relationship could be a publicity stunt, as they may want to try to clean up The Golden Bachelor mess. Throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, viewers struggled to watch as Joan connected with Chock, who many felt had an abundance of red flags meant to push her away. Joan’s time as the lead was interesting, as she hadn’t had much time as a contestant to prepare her for the journey. Having left Gerry and The Golden Bachelor behind after a few episodes, Joan was coming into the experience fresh.

Though Joan didn’t have the preparation that some of the longer-lasting Golden Bachelor cast members did going into The Golden Bachelorette, she was prepared for her time as the lead. Joan’s decision to move through the experience with Chock as one of her front-runners was...

If producers wanted Mark Anderson to be The Golden Bachelor, they should never have cast him as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette. Now it just makes it look like the 58-year-old retired Army veteran was a "producer plant" who was only cast as a contestant to prepare him for being a future lead. Everybody knows that the Bachelor franchise often casts leads from among the contestants of past seasons, so it's only natural that the assumption would be made. While many contestants apply to be on Bachelor Nation shows, Mark's casting was more organic than that.

Mark never applied to be on a Bachelor show, but his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, did. Mark made his television debut when Kelsey brought Joey Graziadei to Louisiana for her hometown date. Mark's time on screen was brief, but fans immediately started clamoring for Mark to replace 72-year-old Gerry Turner as the next The Golden Bachelor.

Now that your broadcast-tv favorites are on holiday break, TVLine is looking at how each network’s shows are stacking up thus far in the 2024-25 TV season — starting off with ABC.

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Listed below is the average Total Audience for each ABC series (including delayed Live+7 playback). Alongside that is the Demo Rating (Adults 18-49) for each program, as well as any noteworthy Performance Notes.

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Listed below is the average Total Audience for each ABC series (including delayed Live+7 playback). Alongside that is the Demo Rating (Adults 18-49) for each program, as well as any noteworthy Performance Notes.

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The Golden Bachelor stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist were together for less than six months, and in the year since they announced their live TV wedding, Bachelor Nation hasn’t gotten over their relationship. Although viewers were excited for the idea of The Golden Bachelor, the way it panned out wasn’t exactly the most palatable for Bachelor Nation. Throughout the season, viewers got to know Gerry, a widower from Indiana who was looking for love after losing his wife unexpectedly. Though Gerry was presented as a wholesome father and grandfather, it turned out that he was more flawed than expected.

While his time on The Golden Bachelor pushed viewers’ perception of Gerry to assume he was the sweet guy Bachelor producers wanted him to be, Gerry’s connections on the show did feel authentic. Though the cast of The Golden Bachelor season 1 was quick to find themselves interested in Gerry,...

The Golden Bachelor alum Susan Noles wasn't Gerry Turner's final pick, but she rallied after that disappointment, and since her stint on the show, she's been doing some fascinating things. She did a podcast with Kathy Swarts and participated in Celebrity Family Feud as part of the "Golden 5." While no one likes to get rejected, Susan's thriving now, and she looks fantastic. Sadly, Gerry Turner's living with cancer - it's treatable but incurable. He said his diagnosis played a role in his decision to end things with Theresa Nist.

On The Golden Bachelor, Susan started out strong. Gerry even gave her a present - it was a rose quartz crystal. He felt that she embodied the mystical properties of the pretty semi-precious stone, including "strength" and "empathy." He believed that his late wife Toni Turner had the same appealing traits. Nonetheless, he eventually decided that she wasn't the right woman for him.

The Golden Bachelorette star Chock Chapple won Joan Vassos' heart, but some reality TV relationships don't work out, and if their engagement ends, Chock might be a good candidate for The Golden Bachelor. Yes, it would be a little bit unusual to bring a man whose romance failed into a new series, asking him to try again, but maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea. It's just a question of whether viewers would accept a man who is essentially a failed Romeo.

This is the real world, not a Disney wonderland, and the odds of things working out between Chock and Joan are actually about 40 percent, as per Good Housekeeping. The failure rate for second marriages is over 60 percent. So, it's possible that viewers would forgive Chock for not being the ultimate Prince Charming. Perhaps they'd even sympathize with a man who tried but didn't succeed. Who hasn't done the same?...

Pascal Ibgui was one of the contestants for the heart of Joan Vassos on The Golden Bachelorette, and now the former ABC star landed a cover story for a large publication. Fans are excited for the salon owner because he is such a class act.

Pascal Ibgui Rejected Joan Vassos

When the contestants arrived in the limo for the ABC show, Joan Vassos seemed almost struck speechless when Pascal emerged, Immaculately dressed, his wonderful come-to-bed accent just about melted the insides of plenty of viewers. In fact, fans decided that he was the class act on The Golden Bachelorette.

Pascal Ibgui Charms Jona Vassos on The Golden Bachelorette – ABC – YouTube

Pascal Ibgui didn’t win the final rose from Joan Vassos. Although he made it to the top four, he decided that he didn’t love Joan enough to spend the rest of his life with the ABC star. However,...