Summary

• There are ten strong potential stars for The Golden Bachelorette.
• The spin-off follows the success of The Golden Bachelor, this time showcasing an older woman searching for love.
• Both The Golden Bachelor season 1 contestants and celebrities would make great Golden Bachelorette leads.

Ever since The Golden Bachelorette was officially announced by ABC, fans have been speculating about who should take the lead, and there are ten women who'd be perfect for the role. The Golden Bachelorette is a spin-off of The Golden Bachelor, which starred Gerry Turner, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur, looking for the next great love of his life. He found her in Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old financial services professional, and they got engaged at the end of the season. They were married in a live, televised event on January 4, 2024.

It seems that everyone has an opinion about who should star in The Golden Bachelorette season 1. From women from The Golden Bachelor season 1 to famous actresses and television personalities, there are a lot of terrific choices. Here are ten women who should star as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette.

1 Leslie Fhima

The Golden Bachelor Season 1 Runner-Up

Leslie was the Golden Bachelor runner-up. She's a 65-year-old fitness instructor, mother, and grandmother. Throughout The Golden Bachelor, Leslie showcased both her sexy and sweet sides, from a sensual dance routine in the talent show to sharing that she wears hearing aids just like Gerry. Most importantly, Leslie opened up her heart to Gerry, even though she had walls up at first. She's been divorced twice, but she's truly looking for someone with whom she can share her life. Leslie deserves to continue her journey with a second chance to find love.

2 Susan Lucci

Actress

Emmy Award-winning actress Susan is 77 years old. She's a mother and a grandmother. She's best known for playing Erica Kane on All My Children from 1970 to 2011. Susan's beloved husband of 52 years, Helmut Huber ed away in March 2022. Susan is a beautiful person, both inside and out, and she has the personality to carry her own season of The Golden Bachelorette. It would be lovely to see her have the chance to find love after her great loss. Ssusan would light up the screen with her infectious smile.

3 Faith Martin

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Faith is a 61-year-old former local radio host and high school teacher who placed third on The Golden Bachelor season 1. Faith captivated Gerry on premiere night by arriving at the Bachelor Mansion on a motorcycle rather than in the limousine. He gave her his first impression rose. Throughout the season, Faith continued to dazzle both Gerry and her fans with her many talents and interests, including singing and playing the guitar and horseback riding. Although she's adventurous, the mother and grandmother also has a calming presence. Kind and soft-spoken, Faith has the perfect personality to carry her own season of The Golden Bachelorette.

4 Susan Noles

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Susan is a 67-year-old wedding officiant. In fact, she officiated Gerry and Theresa's Golden Wedding after appearing on The Golden Bachelor. Susan has been a front-runner to take the lead of The Golden Bachelorette because of her hilarious personality and kind nature. The mother and grandmother was a great friend to the other women and a true confidante. Susan continued to be part of Bachelor Nation as a trusted advisor during Joey Graziadei's Bachelor season. Susan deserves to find love again, and her season of The Golden Bachelorette would be fantastic.

5 Ellen Goltzer

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Ellen is a 72-year-old retired teacher who appeared on The Golden Bachelor season 1. Throughout her time with Gerry, she was one of the most open contestants, confessing her love for him. Before her divorce, she was married for 25 years to her camp sweetheart, whom she met when she was ten years old. Together they have two sons. Ellen is a fun and funny, kind and caring woman, who would light up The Golden Bachelorette. Ellen was so happy about the prospect of finding the next great love of her life, and she deserves another chance to do so.

6 Meryl Streep

Actress

The Drew Barrymore Show, Ross Mathews suggested that Academy Award-winning actress Meryl should take the lead of The Golden Bachelorette, and Drew was in complete agreement. In 2023, it was revealed that 74-year-old Meryl and her husband of 45 years, Don Gummer, had been separated for six years. The mother and grandmother is known for her energetic personality and would bring a great deal of fun to her season of The Golden Bachelorette. The life of the party, Meryl deserves to find the next great love of her life.

7 Sandra Mason

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Sandra is a 75-year-old retired executive assistant who was a contestant on The Golden Bachelor. In fact, Sandra was so dedicated to finding love that she missed her daughter's wedding to appear on the show. She went after what she wanted, playing pickleball like a pro, despite having had two knee replacements in the past. Throughout The Golden Bachelor, she was one of the funniest contestants and also one of the most caring. Sandra would be a fabulous Golden Bachelorette lead.

8 Joan Vassos

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Joan is a 61-year-old private school whose Golden Bachelor romance with Gerry was cut short when she had to leave to return home to her daughter, who had postpartum depression. During her time on the show, Joan allowed herself to be pushed out of her comfort zone, especially during the Golden Bachelor talent show. She was poised and dignified, the true definition of grace throughout her entire journey. Joan deserves to continue her journey to find love on her own season of The Golden Bachelorette.

9 Kathy Swarts

The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Kathy is a 70-year-old retired educational consultant, mother, and grandmother. On The Golden Bachelor, she was known for her quick wit and sarcastic commentary. She memorably told Theresa to "Zip it!" because she thought that she was boasting about her close relationship with Gerry. Since then, Kathy and Theresa have mended their relationship, and she even served as a Gold Carpet correspondent, along with The Bachelorette season 20 star Charity Lawson, at the Golden Wedding. Kathy would make an ideal Golden Bachelorette because she's open to finding love again and has a phenomenal personality.

10 Kathie Lee Gifford

Television Host, Actress, & Singer

Kathie Lee is a 75-year-old television host, actress, singer, and songwriter, best known as the host of Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee and the Today show, alongside Hoda Kotb. In fact, it was Hoda and Jenna Bush Hager who suggested that Kathie Lee should be the lead of The Golden Bachelorette. The Emmy Award winner lost her husband, football player and sports commentator Frank Gifford, in 2015. She's a mother and a grandmother. Kathie Lee is a charming, witty, and friendly woman, who would bring her unique brand of charisma to The Golden Bachelorette.

The Golden Bachelorette is one of the most anticipated shows. After the success of The Golden Bachelor, there are high expectations for this spin-off. ABC has so many wonderful women to choose from, that the casting director really can't go wrong. The Golden Bachelorette is certain to be a hit.

The Golden Bachelorette premieres in the fall of 2024.

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