Meet the Golden Bachelorette Cast Who Will Date Joan Vasos

When Joan Vasos, 61, returns to the dating world as star of ABC’s The Golden BacheloretteShe will have some distinguished seniors to choose from.

Entertainment Weekly An exclusive first look at the 24 men who will compete for Joan’s heart in the female-led spinoff. Golden BachelorThe group ranges in age from 57 to 69, and includes a firefighter, a saloon owner, a caterer, an emergency room doctor — and, of course, plenty of retirees. The men come from all over the country, and have a variety of fun hobbies, from cornhole to cooking to playing the oud.

Read on to learn more about the men who hope to get a second chance at love with Joan when The Golden Bachelorette Premieres Wednesday, September 18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Bill, 68

Hometown: Portland, Oregon.
works: Retired Videographer
Fun fact about life: “Bill would love to own a coffee shop and call it Billy Bean’s.” But will it be a regular coffee shop or a hate coffee shop?

Bob, 66

Hometown: Marina Del Rey, California
works: Chiropractor
Fun fact about life: “This therapist is an avid surfer, and he’s ready to see if he and Joan have the tube chemistry he’s been looking for.” We’ll pause for a moment while everyone under 50 searches for the phrase “Totally tubular“.”

Charles K., 62

Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
works: Portfolio Manager
Fun fact about life: “Charles K. is very proud of the work he has done building homes in rural Nicaragua.” We are proud of you too, Charles K.!

Charles L., 66

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
works: Retired Financial Analyst
Fun fact about life: “If Charles L. could see anyone in concert in his golden years, he would love to see Britney Spears perform one day.” (BRB – Charles L.’s embodiment)

thorn, 60

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas.
works: Insurance Manager
Fun fact about life: “His guilty pleasure is shopping, and he can’t resist a good sale!” He prays to the reality TV gods that Chuck gets an invite to a group date at Costco.

Christopher, 64

Hometown: West Babylon, New York
works: contractor
Fun fact about life: “Christopher loves having his birthday on Christmas Eve!” We support the festive Capricorn King.

Dan, 64

Hometown: Naples, Florida
works: Private investor
Fun fact about life: “Dan loves to sing, but not in public.” My goodness. This poor guy is going to have to sing at a group karaoke date, isn’t he?

David, 68

Hometown: Austin, Texas.
works: cattle breeder
Fun fact about life: “David’s hero is his 91-year-old mother.” Oh my god, how can I get mad at a “fun fact”???

Gary, 65

Hometown: Palm Desert, California
works: Retired CFO
Fun fact about life: “Gary is the godfather of legendary singer Tina Turner and is also very musically gifted, with a beautiful singing voice and great dance moves.” If this man not so On the inevitable talent show date, the producers will fail.

Generation, 60

Hometown: Mission Viejo, California.
works: teacher
Fun fact about life:Jill’s favorite book is Madison County Bridges“Oh boy, we have a certified soft rose in the house, rose lovers!

Greg, 64

Hometown: Longboat Key, Florida.
works: Retired Vice President
Fun fact about life: “Greg wears sandals 90% of the time.” Well, I hope he doesn’t if he gets a one-on-one date. You have to dress up to be a golden bachelor party!

Man, 66

Hometown: Reno, Nevada
works: Emergency physician
Fun fact about life: “Jay is planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this fall.” Are those plans flexible, sir? Your potential fiancée might have some say in the matter.

Jack, 68

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
works: Caterer
Fun fact about life: “On May 22, 1977, Jack was sitting front row at Elvis’s last concert in Chicago.” We’ll pause for a moment while everyone under the age of 50 Googles “who is Elvis.”

Jonathan, 61

Hometown: Oakland, Iowa
works: Shipping Consultant
Fun fact about life: “Jonathan had the idea of ​​becoming a bodybuilder.” Yep, we see those arms under that jacket. Got it, Jonathan!

Jordan 61

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
works: sales manager
Fun fact about life: “Jordan misses the days when visitors would stop by unannounced.” Respectfully, Jordan, we disagree.

Keith, 62

Hometown: San Jose, California
works: The girl’s father
Fun fact about life: “Keith’s guilty pleasure is Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and he says he can never have just one scoop.” Don’t worry, Keith — you’re not alone.

Kane, 60

Hometown: Peabody, Massachusetts.
works: Property Management Treasurer
Fun fact about life: “Ken is told he’s a bad driver, but he doesn’t believe it.” Listen up, producers: You better not send Joan out in a car with broken headlights at night with this guy.

Kim, 69

Hometown: Seattle, Washington.
works: retired sea captain
Fun fact about life: “Kim is an excellent whistleblower.” Well, this guy needs to be on a talent show date with Gary.

Mark 57

Hometown: leesville, louisiana.
works: army veteran
Fun fact about life: “Mark is afraid of ostriches.” There must be a story behind that, right? (Also, yes, that’s Kelsey’s dad, who we met last season on Bachelor.)

Michael, 65

Hometown: Denver, North Carolina
works: Retired CEO of the Banking Sector
Fun fact about life: “Michael went to Lollapalooza three times…all in his 50s!” Well, at least that wasn’t the case. horse drawn carriage.

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Pablo, 63

Hometown: Cambridge, Maryland
works: Retired Director of UN Agency
Fun fact about life: “Pablo has a hard time controlling himself when it comes to ice cream.” I can’t wait to watch him share a banana with Keith in the Bachelor Mansion kitchen.

Pascal, 69

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
works: Salon owner
Fun fact about life: Pascal isn’t a great cook, but he “books well!” You’ll no doubt love the good dad (or in this case grandpa) joke.

R.G., 66

Hometown: Irvine, California.
works: Financial Advisor
Fun fact about life: RJ’s favorite Christmas movie is die hard“It’s good to know where RJ falls in this age-old debate.

Thomas, 62

Hometown: New York, New York
works: New York City Fire Chief
Fun fact about life: “Thomas owned a crepe shop in Rhode Island.” Handsome, single firefighter cooking crepes in a seaside town? That’s a Hallmark movie if we’ve ever heard one.