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Joey Graziadei Makes ‘Dancing with the Stars’ History: All the ‘Bachelor’ Stars He Beat to Get to Season 33’s Finale

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:33:19 +0000

Joey Graziadei has made Dancing with the Stars history. The former Bachelor lead has the chance to take home a Mirrorball trophy, but what other franchise leads has he beaten in the ballroom to get to season 33’s finale?

Joe Graziadei could be the first male Bachelor Nation star to win ‘Dancing with the Stars’

In 33 seasons of Dancing with the Stars, no male from Bachelor Nation has made it to the finale. Joey Graziadei is the first, rocking his way into the series’ history books.

Thus far, there have been seven male Bachelor stars who have attempted to take home a Mirrorball trophy. The furthest any of them have gotten is fifth place in the competition.

Matt James ranks at the bottom. During season 25, he and partner Lindsay Arnold finished in 12th place.

Joe Amabile was a fan-favorite during season 14. However, he and Jenna Johnson were ultimately sent home, leaving him in eighth place for his season.

Sean Lowe joined season 16, dancing alongside Peta Murgatroyd. They were eliminated during week 7.

In season 24, Nick Viall took to the ballroom floor. He and Peta Murgatroyd came in sixth place.

Finally, in season 20, Chris Soules and Witney Carson came in fifth place. Jake Pavelka and Chelsie Hightower also came in fifth during season 10.

The men of Bachelor Nation haven’t had as much luck as their female counterparts

On the other side, seven Bachelorette stars have competed on Dancing with the Stars, and three have taken home the show’s Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Bachelorette stars who have mastered the art of ballroom dancing include Jenn Tran, Charity Lawson, Gabby Windey, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Hannah Brown, Melissa Rycroft, and Trista Sutter.

Melissa Rycroft took home a Mirrorball in season 15 alongside Tony Dovolani, Hannah Brown won in season 28 with Alan Bersten, and Kaitlyn Bristowe dominated season 29 with Artem Chigvinstev.

Tran appeared with Graziadei during season 28 of The Bachelor. They are the first couple from the same season of the reality dating show to compete against one another on Dancing with the Stars.

All the details of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 finale

There are five competitors left to dance in the finale of Dancing with the Stars Season 33. Each celebrity will perform a redemption dance and a freestyle for judges and viewer points.

Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform a tango to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen. They’ll dance freestyle to “Pink” by Lizzo and “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling.

Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson dance a cha cha to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. They’ll freestyle to “Canned Heat” by District 78 featuring Jake Simpson.

Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will dance jive to “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. The couple will freestyle to “Hellzapoppin’” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.

Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten jive to “Shake A Tail Feather” by Ray Charles and The Blues Brothers. They’ll follow that up with a freestyle to “Femininomenon” by District 78 featuring Mona Rue.

Finally, Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will perform a quickstep to “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts. Their final dance will be a freestyle to “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The show will run for three hours on ABC and Disney+ and will air the next day on Hulu.

Theresa Nist Says Gerry Turner Altered Their Plan After The Golden Wedding

Andrea Francese — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 23:28:57 +0000

Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner shocked the world in April 2024 when they announced their spli. The couple, who met on The Golden Bachelor, married in a televised ceremony in January 2024. The three-month marriage was one of the shortest in Bachelor Nation history. While the former couple has been mostly quiet since the split, Theresa Nist is finally speaking out. In a podcast appearance, she revealed Gerry Turner is the one who “flipped the script” on their planned life together.

Theresa Nist says Gerry Turner changed the plan

‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist | Disney/John Fleenor

Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner’s short-lived marriage might have lasted longer if he hadn’t changed the plan after the nuptials. Nist recently appeared on Almost Famous and opened up about the end of her marriage and what caused the golden couple to part ways. While the divorce had multiple reasons, their inability to agree on a home base was one of the main ones.

Nist set the record straight regarding rumors that she was unwilling to give up her job and move. Nist said she was more than happy to establish a marital home in South Carolina, as she and Turner discussed before tying the knot. However, she was unwilling to sell her New Jersey residence until they found a house to live in together.

She went on to say that Turner was the one who was against finding a house to buy together. She revealed that Turner proposed switching states, with the couple traveling between New Jersey and Indiana every six weeks. She said she was against the idea entirely.

Susan Noles told a different story

Interestingly enough, Nist is telling a much different story than Turner told, and a different story than Susan Noles, another competitor on The Golden Bachelor Season 1, backed. During a podcast appearance following the end of Nist and Turner’s marriage, Noles went to bat for Turner.

Susan Noles | James Clark/Disney via Getty Images

She pinned the trouble on Nist in an effort to defend Turner. Noles claimed Nist was the one who reneged on the plan the couple had established before tying the knot. Noles suggested Nist’s disinterest in giving up her career ultimately led to resentment and the end of the marriage. Nist never commented on Noles’ thoughts.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Finale Was Completely Unfair to Guy Gansert

Andrea Francese — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:51:00 +0000

Last week, The Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos picked her next great love in the season finale. While Vassos had a variety of great guys to choose from, her final pick was between Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert. Both men have their fans and critics, but the finale might not have been fair to Vassos’ runner-up.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ star Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ finale felt unfair to Guy Gansert

In the season finale, Chock Chapple met Vassos’ family first. Later, he appeared at her villa to offer her a keychain to a hypothetical apartment in New York City. The move sealed Guy Gansert’s fate; Vassos stopped the competition then and there. She went looking for Gansert so she could break up with him before he met her family.

Gansert never got to meet Vassos’ kids or say what he wanted to say. That seems inherently unfair. It feels like the finalist who “goes first” has a bit of an advantage, so to speak.

While Joan Vassos looks pretty happy with Chock Chapple, he’s not who most fans want to see her end up with. In fact, there’s an argument Chapple was merely “playing the game” while Gansert was more authentic in his pursuit of love. How could this be rectified in the future? It might be best to bar contestants from seeking out the lead between the first family meetup and the second one. It’s only fair.

Does Guy Gansert want to be the next Golden Bachelor?

While Guy Gansert was left crying in the rain over Joan Vassos, it has been several months since the big break up. He seems to be doing just fine, and maybe he is ready to find love again. At least, his Instagram account suggests he is prepared and willing to give it another try on national television.

Jesse Palmer with Guy Gansert | Disney/Christopher Willard

Late last week, TV Show Ace reported that Gansert was promoting himself as the next Golden Bachelor by sharing posts from various social media platforms that favor him in the lead.

In the caption, Gansert also suggested he’d be happy to throw his hat into the ring. The post has since been deleted. The quick deletion has some fans questioning if he’s been offered the role. It’s also possible he learned who will become the show’s lead, but ABC has yet to make an announcement.

When will ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 air?

ABC has yet to announce when season 2 of The Golden Bachelor will air. Still, filming dates appear to be set. A casting call makes it evident that seniors interested in finding love on national TV should have their calendars open from June 2025 until August 2025. Joan’s season of The Golden Bachelorette was filmed between June 2024 and August 2024.

Assuming season 2 of The Golden Bachelor follows the same timeline as Joan’s season of The Golden Bachelorette, fans should expect another Golden Bachelor to find love sometime in September 2025. Two Bachelor Nation shows will likely air before season 2 of The Golden Bachelor.

The Bachelor season 29 will premiere in January. The Bachelorette season 22 will likely air over the summer.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 Filming Dates Revealed

Andrea Francese — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:20:26 +0000

Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette might have just ended, but ABC has its sights set on what comes next. Assuming the network and production company follow the same standard format, fans will see one of Joan’s contestants lead season 2 of The Golden Bachelor. While plenty of talk already exists about who could be the next golden bachelor, viewers will have to wait a while to see their love journey. Filming dates for season 2 of The Golden Bachelor appear to be set. It will be happening in the summer of 2025.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ casting call suggests filming will begin in June 2025

While Bachelor Nation fans just watched Joan Vassos find love with Chock Chapple on season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette, network executives are busy setting up the next show. Casting for the Golden Shows is underway, and one of the questions on the application gives away exactly when the season will begin filming.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ season 1 contestants | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Bachelor Nation fans can easily navigate to a casting call looking for senior singles, but if they are busy during the summer of 2025, they are probably out of the running. One question asks if potential contestants have any commitments between June 2025 and August 2025. An additional question asks if potential contestants have a valid passport through August 2025.

The questions indicate that filming will begin in June and will likely wrap up with a foreign overnight getaway in August. The dates are not a huge surprise. The timeline follows the same filming schedule as Vassos’ season. Vassos began filming her season in late June 2024. She wrapped up her experience in Tahiti for her fantasy suite dates in August.

When can fans expect to learn who will be the next golden bachelor?

ABC might be casting for the upcoming season, but it doesn’t appear they’ve picked the next golden bachelor yet. At the very least, they haven’t announced the season lead yet. That announcement could come at any time. Still, if ABC opts to follow a similar timeline to Joan’s season yet again, it could be months before fans learn who is tapped to lead the next season.

Joan Vassos in promotional art for ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney

Joan Vassos’ was announced as the first-ever golden bachelorette in May 2024. The announcement came after months of speculation and was a bit of a surprise. Fans largely expected Leslie Fhima to take on the lead. Fhima, Gerry Turner’s runner-up, was a fan favorite and expressed interest in appearing in the role. Vassos, who left early in the season, wasn’t a frontrunner initially. Still, her name was mentioned during early conversations about potential leads.

Season 29 of ‘The Bachelor’ Gets a Premiere Date

Andrea Francese — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:02:51 +0000

The Golden Bachelorette will air its season finale on Nov. 13. Ahead of the big finale, ABC has revealed what fans can expect next in Bachelor Nation. While the network has not revealed who will appear as the next golden bachelor just yet, it has shared the release date for the next season of The Bachelor; fans will get to watch Grant Ellis lead season 29 in just a few short months.

‘The Bachelor’ season 29 has a premiere date

ABC has officially announced the premiere date for The Bachelor. Bachelor Nation fans will have a couple of months of off time following the end of The Golden Bachelorette. While ABC announced their next lead way back in August, Season 29 of The Bachelor is not set to premiere until late January. According to Deadline, the series will premiere on Jan. 27. The premiere episode will span two hours and will begin at 8 pm. Ellis will entertain 27 love interests to start but will likely head into week 2 with between 20 and 24 potential soulmates.

Jessie Palmer and Grant Ellis | Disney/John Fleenor

Grant Ellis, a day trader, will take on the lead role. ABC revealed the 27 ladies Ellis will court several weeks ago. His potential love interests range in age from 23 to 32 and come from across the United States, although several reside in New York. Ellis, 30, lives in New Jersey.

When was Grant Ellis eliminated from ‘The Bachelorette’?

The premiere of The Bachelor season 29 comes months after Ellis was named the next bachelor while Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette was still airing. Ellis competed on Tran’s disastrous season but was nixed during week 6 of the competition. He was sent home along with Spencer Conley and Sam McKinney.

While Tran seemed confident in her decisions throughout the series, fans were unsure of the many choices she made. Eliminating Ellis while keeping Devin Strader and Jeremy Simon was considered one of her worst possible moves.

‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 | Disney/John Fleenor

Tran eventually picked Devin Strader and left the series engaged, but that engagement was short-lived. By the time the finale aired, Tran and Strader had parted ways. It was later revealed that Strader had a history of domestic violence and inappropriate behavior. Tran’s runner-up, Marcus Shoberg, was accused of sexual assault.

There is surely more to come from Bachelor Nation in 2025. While it’s still unclear if the network will move ahead with a second season of The Golden Bachelor, the season will likely premiere sometime after season 29 of The Bachelor wraps up.

Pascal Ibgui Suggests a Lower Age Limit for ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2, Outrages Viewers

Andrea Francese — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:47:39 +0000

Pascal Ibgui was one of the more divisive contestants on The Golden Bachelorette for most of the competition, but he self-eliminated late in the competition. The self-elimination was met with mixed emotions, but the positive was he let Joan Vassos go so she could find someone excited about her. While Pascal endeared himself to fans of the series with his honesty just weeks ago, it was short-lived.

He’s now coming under fire for his odd suggestion for ways to change up The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. While the 69-year-old hairstylist was among the oldest contestants on Joan Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette, he’d like to see much younger ladies compete for his affection if he became the next Golden Bachelor.

Pascal Ibgui and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Pascal wants to see younger contestants on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2

Season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette is coming to a close. As the finale looms, fans and former contestants are looking ahead to The Golden Bachelor season 2. Pascal Ibgui has thought about the type of contestant he’d want to see on the series if he were to lead the show. The Chicago business owner insists he’d be open to being the lead, but only if producers cast younger ladies.

During an interview with Us Weekly, Pascal said he would need a lower “age limit” to consider appearing on The Golden Bachelor. He quipped that despite his own “old” age, “I don’t go out with a 72-year-old woman.” Pascal didn’t elaborate on the age range he is interested in. Still, it seems unlikely his golden girls would be all that golden.

Did Pascal miss the point of the series?

Pascal’s call for younger contestants has outraged viewers, many of whom have enjoyed watching older men and women find love and open up on national TV. They’ve sounded off on social media, and for good reason.

Pascal’s requirement would ignore the show’s mission and send a toxic message to older ladies, the show’s target demographic. Pascal, at 69, is asking for younger women to compete for his heart. Here’s the thing: the woman he competed for was younger than him. Pascal is clearly interested in women in their 40s and 50s. That sends the message to women in their 60s and beyond that they are still “invisible” even to men older than them.

Joan Vassos on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

It’s also awfully hypocritical of the man. A woman of 72, assuming they’d even be interested in Pascal, would only be three years older than him. He won’t date older women, but he expects younger women to be receptive to him. He was almost a decade older than Joan Vassos and 18 years his ex-wife’s senior.

Pascal feels like an unlikely pick for the next Golden Bachelor, anyway. In the best of times, he was divisive and seen as completely snobbish in his worst moments. There are several contestants that fans would rather see lead the next season of The Golden Bachelor. Still, if he was in the running at some point, his recent comments likely knocked him out of contention. A dating app is probably a better fit for Pascal, anyway.

Joan Vassos Has Her Picks for the Next Golden Bachelor

Andrea Francese — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:07:00 +0000

Joan Vassos will reveal who won her heart next week in the finale of The Golden Bachelorette. As the series wraps up, fans look forward to what comes next for the golden version of the dating competition. Vassos thinks several of her contestants could fill the role of the next Golden Bachelor when the time comes.

Joan Vassos can think of several contestants who could be the next Golden Bachelor

Joan Vassos sat down for a chat with Us Weekly ahead of The Golden Bachelorette‘s men tell-all episode. While she’s keeping the winner of her season under wraps, she did have some thoughts on who would make a good lead for the next season of The Golden Bachelor.

Mark Anderson and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

The dating competition alum agreed that Mark Anderson and Charles Ling would make solid leads because of their openness and personalities. Anderson, who Vassos eliminated just before she visited her suitors’ hometowns, and Ling, who left the competition in week 4, are both fan favorites.

However, Vassos wasn’t willing to commit to either man as the next lead. She insists she can think of five or so suitors who would be a good fit for the role. She said, “There’s a lot of personality, and there’s a lot of kindness and really open men that could navigate this journey as well as I did. Or maybe even better.”

Gary Levingston has some potential candidates in mind, too

Joan Vassos wasn’t the only The Golden Bachelorette alum who offered their opinion on who would be great as the next Golden Bachelor. Gary Levingston, who appeared in Joan’s season, has thoughts about the franchise’s future, too.

Gary Levingston | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

While Gary didn’t throw his hat in the ring, he did nominate Jordan Heller. Heller, a divorcée, was eliminated from the competition following the hometown dates. Still, fans agree that his good looks and spirit would make him a solid contender. Levingston also suggested Keith Gordon could take on the role. We are with Gary. We also listed Gordon and Heller as potential leads for the next season of The Golden Bachelor.

ABC has yet to announce who will be the next GoldenBachelor. Based on responses from The Golden Bachelorette contestants that Us Weekly caught up with ahead of the tell-all, a decision has yet to be made. That’s not out of the ordinary, though. It took months after the end of The Golden Bachelor Season 1 for ABC to announce that Joan Vassos would lead The Golden Bachelorette‘s inaugural season. Hopefully, they make a decision more quickly this time around.

Should ABC Go in a New Direction With the Lead of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?

Andrea Francese — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:01:14 +0000

The Golden Bachelorette lead Joan Vassos will reveal who gets her final rose next week. While viewers are hopeful that she’s found a forever love, it’s already time to look ahead to what comes next.

Though ABC has not yet announced a second season of The Golden Bachelor, let’s assume it’s a done deal. Still, there is one change that ABC could make to ensure the next season of The Golden Bachelor feels fresh.

Both Joan Vassos and Gerry Turner lost their spouses

Joan Vassos and Gerry Turner, the leads in the first seasons of The Golden Bachelorette and The Golden Bachelor, have one major thing in common. While they hail from different regions and walks of life, both wore their grief as a badge of honor. Turner and Vassos both lost spouses. They were both still grieving their deaths when they agreed to date two dozen men or women with the hope of finding their next great love.

Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos | John Fleenor/ABC via Getty Images

Vassos’ husband, John Vassos, died in 2021 from pancreatic cancer after battling the disease for more than two years. She was open about how much she missed him during The Golden Bachelorette.

Turner’s wife, Toni Turner, died from an infection that rapidly advanced several years before he appeared in the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor. They were high school sweethearts who married in 1972. Turner’s vulnerability initially endeared him to viewers, but he eventually became the villain of his season.

Someone with a lighter story would make ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ more fun

While Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos’ stories of loves lost were heartwrenching and relatable for many viewers, the death of their spouses cast a bit of a dark cloud over the show. The heaviness of their grief and the despair of many contestants made the competition feel dire and high stakes. While their stories were important to tell, something different might keep the series feeling fresh and light.

So, how could ABC shake up the series for season 2? A divorced lead might make things more interesting. It would also reach a viewership demographic that feels a bit underrepresented. Divorce is a fact of life. Surely dozens of divorced men could lead the series. Several contestants from Vassos’ season of The Golden Bachelorette are divorced.

Which divorced men would make a good lead for ‘Golden Bachelor’ Season 2?

While Joan Vassos’ season had several widowers competing for her affection, several divorced contestants could conceivably lead season 2 of The Golden Bachelor. Guy Gansert, Keith Gordon, Jordan Heller, and Pascal Ibgui would make solid contenders.

Keith Gordon and Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Keith Gordon, a divorced father of three, received the First Impression rose from Joan Vassos thanks to his fun and laidback nature. Despite being a Golden Bachelorette fan-favorite, Joan eliminated him before the Hometown dates.

Gordon divorced in 2012 and took on raising his three daughters. His youngest daughter has recently graduated from high school, so he’s ready to prioritize finding love. Gordon revealed that addiction in the family led to the end of his partnership, but he didn’t elaborate further. His background makes him an ideal candidate for the next Golden Bachelor.

Jordan Heller | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Jordan Heller is also a divorced dad who opened up about the end of his marriage on The Golden Bachelorette. Of his divorce, he said, “There were some serious breaches of the marital trust, and that ruined the whole party, let’s say.” During his time on The Golden Bachelorette, he revealed that he had a really good marriage, and then it suddenly was no longer good.

According to Yahoo!, The Chicago native and his ex-wife were college sweethearts who appeared to be cordial despite the nature of their split. Jordan’s good looks, personality, and dedication to his family would make him a very eligible golden bachelor.

Pascal Ibgui | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Pascal Ibgui shocked The Golden Bachelorette fans when he self-eliminated from the competition following a heavy one-on-one date with Joan during the Fantasy Suites episode. The French salon owner was not in love with Joan. Viewers, who had been largely critical of Pascal, appreciated his honesty.

Ibgui is still interested in finding love. He might make a solid lead in the next season of The Golden Bachelor. Ibgui divorced after 11 years of marriage in 2012, so he should be open to settling down again. The salon owner, however, would want to focus his search on women in the Chicago area based on things he’s said.

Guy Gansert with Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Guy Gansert, an ER doctor, is still in the running for Joan Vassos’ heart, but if he’s not the one she picks, he would make a strong candidate for the next season of The Golden Bachelor, despite some controversy. Gansert was married for 34 years before splitting from his ex-wife. While she briefly sought a restraining order against him, she later dropped it. Gansert addressed the controversy, insisting that his divorce was difficult for him and he felt a great deal of guilt over ending his marriage. Gansert insists he has spent time evaluating his behavior. ABC and Joan Vassos have vouched for his character.

ABC has yet to reveal if they will move forward with a second season of The Golden Bachelor. They have not discussed who could be the next golden bachelor, either.

‘Golden Bachelor’ and ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Alumni Who Would Be Perfect Golden Couples

Andrea Francese — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:19:00 +0000

Joan Vassos has not announced the man who won her heart on The Golden Bachelorette just yet. As the finale grows closer, we can’t help but look at her eliminated contestants and see some potential pairings with the ladies who Gerry Turner turned down during his season of The Golden Bachelor. We think these Bachelor Nation contestants would make great golden couples.

Jordan and Leslie have a lot in common, and they’ve already been in contact

Jordan Heller and Leslie Fhima were heartbroken when booted from their respective dating competitions. Both put themselves out there, hoping to find love. They might be better fits for each other than the leads they competed for, though.

Leslie Fhima in ‘The Golden Bachelor’ | ABC/John Fleenor

Jordan and Leslie are in the same geographical location, have young-at-heart spirits, share the same faith, and enjoy the same activities. They don’t need us to push them together, though. Jordan already took the initiative and invited Leslie out to a soccer game. She accepted, and while they aren’t dating yet, it could happen.

Gary and Ellen could cut up the dance floor together

Gary Levingston was eliminated during week 4 of The Golden Bachelorette, but it wasn’t because he didn’t play the game. In fact, Joan seemed to enjoy Gary’s company a lot. Still, the pair didn’t appear to have much sexual chemistry. That doesn’t mean the sparks wouldn’t fly between Gary and another The Golden Bachelor alum.

Gary Levingston | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

If we had to pick a love interest for Levingston, we’d pair him up with retired teacher Ellen Goltzer. Ellen and Gary have the same kind and caring spirits. They were wonderful additions to their respective casts but lacked some dating confidence. The duo both like to dance, although Ellen claims she has “two left feet.” We could see this pair cutting up the dance floor and laughing together.

Faith and Guy both enjoy the outdoors

Joan Vassos still has time to choose between Guy Gansert and Chock Chapple. While Guy and Joan are a good match, he might be better suited for another The Golden Bachelor contestant. We think Gansert and Faith Martin, who finished third on The Golden Bachelor, would make a solid golden couple.

Guy Gansert | Disney/Ricky Middlesworth

Faith and Guy are both relatively quiet and laid-back people. They seem introspective and careful with their words. The potential duo also loves the outdoors. We can envision the pair getting along well and enjoying nature together.

Susan and Jack have similiar personas

Susan Noles was a fan favorite during her time on The Golden Bachelor. Jack Lencioni didn’t last long on The Golden Bachelorette, but fans of the series instantly liked his commentary on the mansion. Many viewers were bummed when Jack was sent home during week two. Thankfully, he hasn’t shied away from the spotlight since his short-lived appearance.

Susan Noles | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

That brings us to why we think he and Susan Noles would get along well. Both Jack and Susan have outgoing, boisterous personalities that beg to be in the spotlight. The two extroverts could have a lot of fun together, traveling and commenting on the goings-on in Bachelor Nation. Jack admitted he’d be open to appearing on a Golden Bachelor in Paradise season if it were to happen. Perhaps he can meet Susan there? We think she’d be game, too.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ and ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Would Be Much More Successful With 1 Modification

Andrea Francese — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:33:00 +0000

The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette is a great concept. The shows have shone a light on an often-forgotten dating demographic, and while we’d love to believe that love can conquer all, there is one major problem with the franchise: the competitors all have established lives in their own cities.

Just before Gerry Turner embarked on his journey to find love on season 1 of The Golden Bachelor, we theorized that location would be a big problem. It turned out to be accurate.

Joan Vassos on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

While Joan Vassos hasn’t revealed who her true love is just yet, location preferences likely played a significant role in her final decision, too. There is one major tweak that could make The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette more successful, and more entertaining.

Pascal Ibgui gets honest about distance playing a significant role in ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have always pulled contestants from around the country to compete for love. While that has worked out largely OK when the contestants are in their 20s, things get more complicated for older contestants. Pascal Ibgui spoke with Glamour recently and suggested geographical hurdles make it impossible for older adults to find long-lasting love on The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette.

Joan Vassos and Pascal Ibgui | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Ibgui, who competed for Joan Vassos’ heart on The Golden Bachelorette, told the publication that he would not move for love at this point because he owns a business and real estate and has an established support system in Chicago. He also said he’s not interested in flying to see his partner every two weeks. Ibgui self-eliminated from the competition because he didn’t feel a spark with Vassos.

Could narrowing down the competition to geographical regions make it better?

Ibgui is one of many people who suggest geography would be a difficult hurdle for a couple to overcome as an older couple. We suggested it would be a problem before Turner’s season. Then, fans of the series watched location drama ruin Turner and Teresa Nist’s short-lived marriage.

Joan made it clear she wouldn’t be moving for love either. Ibgui thinks hosting “region-specific” competitions for The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette would make the most sense, and he’s right. Centering each season around a major metropolitan city, like New York, Chicago, and Seattle, and sourcing contestants from within driving distance of the city would undoubtedly increase the likelihood of successful matches.

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

ABC hasn’t issued a statement about the idea of narrowing down The Golden Bachelor or The Golden Bachelorette to a specific geographical location, but it’s not an untested concept. There have been dating shows that pull participants from the same geographical locations. Love is Blind is a prime example. While it doesn’t guarantee success for a couple, it does remove one of the biggest barriers to long-term compatibility, especially for older, more established participants.