'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.
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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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