Meet The Golden Bachelor’s dates! The beauties aged 60 and over will vie for love from 71-year-old widowed dad Gerry Turner in hotly-anticipated new series (and one is the mom of a former Bachelor star!)
The first cast of The Golden Bachelor is proof that there is no age limit when it comes to finding love.
On Wednesday, ABC announced the group of 22 ladies, all 60 and older, who will compete for the heart of Gerry Turner.
Among the roster of single and talented women who will appear in the highly anticipated Bachelor spin-off, some viewers will recognize at least one familiar face.
The mother of former bachelor Matt James, Patty, has been officially confirmed as a contestant by the network.
In 2021, her son, 31, met his current girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell, who teased that she “strives for Patty to find love “every day, whether it’s on TV or not.”
The ladies: The first cast of The Golden Bachelor is proof that there’s no age limit when it comes to finding love
The graphic designer, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, also told Us Weekly that she believes Turner “seems like the absolute perfect candidate” to be the Bachelor.
Gerry Turner, 71, has been announced as the first senior lead for The Golden Bachelor.
He was named a Bachelor on Monday at Good Morning America by the show’s host, Jesse Palmer.
Gerry is a widow; his wife (and high school sweetheart) Toni passed away in 2017.
“It feels great and it’s still sinking in,” he said on the morning show via Us Weekly.
Gerry revealed that he is looking for a partner who is “energetic.”
Below, DailyMail.com has rounded up everything you need to know about this season’s group of beautiful women.
Looking for love: On Wednesday, ABC announced the group of 22 ladies, all 65 and older, who will compete for the heart of Gerry Turner
Patti James
Age: 70
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Position: retired real estate professional
Bio fun fact: “Patty loves her body glitter and encourages you to do the same.”
Hopeful: Former bachelor Matt James’ mom, Patty, has been officially confirmed as a contestant by the network (see above)
Peggy, 69
Age: 69
Hometown: East Haven, CT
Job title: Dental Hygienist
Bio fun fact: “Peggy is a go-kart enthusiast.”
Smiling: Peggy, 69, is a dental hygienist who loves go-karting
Christina
Age: 73
Hometown: Sierra Madre, CA
Position: Retired Purchasing Manager
Bio fun fact: “Christina’s first ever concert was The Beatles in 1964.”
Thriving: Christina is a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre
Edith
Age: 60
Hometown: Downey, CA
Job Title: Retired Broker
Bio fun fact: “Edith is building an ADU in her backyard and she’s the project manager.”
Edith, 60, is one of the youngest women this season
Natasha
Age: 60
Hometown: New York, NY
Function: Pro-aging coach and midlife speaker
Bio fun fact: “Natascha wants wide pants to make a comeback.”
Beautiful smile: Natascha is a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker
To trust
Age: 60
Hometown: Benton City, WA
Job Title: High School Teacher
Biological fun fact: “Faith loves riding her horse Liberty through the mountains.”
His perfect match? Like our Golden Bachelor, Faith, 60, is outdoorsy and loves to ride horses
Kathy
Age: 70
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Function: Retired education consultant
Bio fun fact: “Kathy is OBSESSED with Christmas.”
Bring the holiday atmosphere into your home! Kathy Says She’s ‘OBSESSED With Christmas’
There is a
Age: 69
Hometown: Shrewsbury, NJ
Function: Professional in financial services
Bio fun fact: “Thérèsa taught herself all about the stock market.”
Smart: Theresa, 69, works as a financial services provider
Marina
Age: 60
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Function: Teacher
Bio fun fact: “Marina has not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees.”
Beauty and brains: Marina has ‘not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees’
Mary
Age: 60
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Position: Director of Health and Welfare
Bio fun fact: ‘Maria has never gone paintballing before, but really wants to try it!’
Adventurous: Maria is looking forward to trying new things, like playing paintball for the first time
April
Age: 65
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Function: Therapist
Bio fun fact: “April dreams of writing a bestselling book.”
Ambitious: April dreams of writing a bestseller
Anna
Age: 61
Hometown: Summit, NJ
Position: retired nutritionist
Biological fun fact: “When Anna dives with sharks, she goes without a cage.”
Fearless: Anna’s fun fact is that when she ‘dives with sharks, she’s out of a cage’
Ellen
Age: 71
Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
Position: Retired teacher
Bio fun fact: “Ellen loves to dance despite her two left feet.”
Happy: Ellen, 71, says she doesn’t like having ‘two left feet’ when she hits the dance floor