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Meet the 22 Women ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Will Court

How will Gerry Turner, 72, ever decide which one is the one?

By

Tim Appelo,

 
AARP
Published August 30, 2023
the women contestants of the abc reality series the golden bachelor
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Everybody knows Gerry Turner, star of the reality show The Golden Bachelor, looks like a catch. But whom will he catch? Here are the women (all of whom are 60 or older!) who will vie for his silver-fox affections when the show debuts on Thursday, Sept.28, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Anna, 61
April, 65
Christina, 73
​Edith, 60
Ellen, 71
Faith, 60
Jeanie, 65
Joan, 60
Kathy, 70
Leslie, 64
Maria, 60
Marina, 60
Nancy, 60
Natascha, 60
Pamela, 75
Patty, 70
Peggy, 69
Renee, 67
Sandra, 75
Susan, 66
Sylvia, 64
Theresa, 69

Anna, 61

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Anna.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Summit, New Jersey

Occupation: Retired nutritionist

Fun facts:

  • Anna spends her Sundays at the local farmers market.
  • When Anna dives with sharks, she goes cageless.
  • Anna loves anything dark chocolate – especially lava cakes!
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April, 65

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars April.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Port St. Lucie, Florida

Occupation: Therapist

Fun facts:

  • April has a discreetly hidden tattoo of her nickname, “Presh.”
  • April dreams of writing a bestselling book.
  • Finding pennies out and about brings April so much joy.
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Christina, 73

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Christina.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Sierra Madre, California

Occupation: Retired purchasing manager

Fun facts:

  • Christina’s first concert was The Beatles in 1964.
  • Christina loves a good dude ranch.
  • Christina prefers to drive stick shift.
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​Edith, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Edith.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Downey, California

Occupation: Retired Realtor

Fun facts:

  • Edith is building an ADU in her backyard, and she is the project manager.
  • Edith doesn’t do cold. Ever.
  • Edith makes beautiful hand-painted birthday cards.
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Ellen, 71

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Ellen.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida

Occupation: Retired teacher

Fun facts:

  • Ellen dreams of going to Africa on safari.
  • Ellen loves dancing despite her two left feet.
  • Ellen idolizes Michelle Obama.
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Faith, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Faith.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Benton City, Washington

Occupation: High school teacher

Fun facts:

  • Faith loves riding her horse, Liberty, through the mountains.
  • Faith would love to be in a band.
  • Faith hates technology that doesn't consistently work.
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Jeanie, 65

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Jeanie.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Estill Springs, Tennessee

Occupation: Retired project manager

Fun facts:

  • Jeanie is a certified scuba diver.
  • Jeanie’s favorite color is neon.
  • Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of Jeanie’s bucket list.
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Joan, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Joan.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Rockland, Maryland

Occupation: Private-school administrator

Fun facts:

  • Joan loves dancing after a couple of glasses of wine.
  • Joan enjoys historical museums.
  • Joan’s favorite food is a big, juicy burger. 
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Kathy, 70

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Kathy.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Occupation: Retired educational consultant

Fun facts:

  • Kathy has been to three continents and hopes to go to all seven.
  • Kathy has two adorable geriatric cats.
  • Kathy is OBSESSED with Christmas.
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Leslie, 64

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Leslie.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Minneapolis

Occupation : Fitness instructor

Fun Facts:

  • Leslie absolutely hates mice.
  • Leslie is a former aerobics champion.
  • Lady Gaga and Post Malone are at the top of Leslie’s “Best Concerts Ever” list.
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Maria, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Maria.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Teaneck, New Jersey

Occupation: Health and wellness director

Fun facts:

  • Maria has never gone paintballing, but really wants to try!
  • Maria’s favorite indulgence is a glass of 100-year old Grand Marnier.
  • Maria loves Valentine’s Day.
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Marina, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Marina.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Los Angeles

Occupation: Educator

Fun facts:

  • Marina has not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees.
  • Marina doesn’t stand in lines.
  • Marina enjoys reading biographies and medical nonfiction.
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Nancy, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Nancy.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia

Occupation: Retired interior designer

Fun facts:

  • Nancy loves a good rom-com.
  • Nancy is a dancing machine, but only at weddings.
  • Nancy is a Bruce Springsteen stan.
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Natascha, 60

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Natasha.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: New York

Occupation: Pro-aging coach and midlife speaker

Fun facts:

  • Natascha enjoys relaxing in Central Park.
  • Natascha wants bell bottoms to make a comeback.
  • Natascha's favorite thing to do on a date is laugh.
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Pamela, 75

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Pamela.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Aurora, Illinois

Occupation: Retired salon owner

Fun facts:

  • Pamela loves a backyard barbecue.
  • Pamela can’t get enough Judge Judy in her life.
  • Pamela loves to cuddle.
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Patty, 70

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Patty.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Occupation: Retired real estate professional

Fun facts:

  • Patty is an avid sailor.
  • Patty loves her body glitter, and encourages you to do the same.
  • Patty can’t start her day without a cup of coffee.
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Peggy, 69

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Peggy.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: East Haven, Connecticut

Occupation: Dental hygienist

Fun facts:

  • Peggy has a very cute bichon frise named Libby.
  • Peggy would love to be Jennifer Lopez for a day.
  • Peggy is a go-karting enthusiast.
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Renee, 67

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Renee.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Chicago

Occupation: Former Chicago Honey Bears cheerleader

Fun facts:

  • Renee really wants to meet Harry Styles.
  • Renee loves taking her grandkids to the zoo.
  • Renee doesn’t enjoy fishy-tasting fish.
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Sandra, 75

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Sandra.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Doraville, Georgia

Occupation: Retired executive assistant

Fun facts:

  • Sandra says anything by Luther Vandross puts her in “the mood.”
  • Sandra is very proud of her high credit score.
  • Sandra has 32 favorite NFL teams, aka, she loves all of them.
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Susan, 66

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Susan.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Aston, Pennsylvania

Occupation: Wedding officiant

Fun facts:

  • Susan has a pair of pink go-go boots that she LOVES.
  • Susan dreams of having lunch with Kris Jenner.
  • Susan loves eating leftovers from the night before.
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Sylvia, 64

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Sylvia.
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Los Angeles

Occupation: Public affairs consultant

Fun facts:

  • Sylvia loves any excuse to put on a costume.
  • Sylvia enjoys lifting small weights.
  • Sylvia makes a famous pistachio cake.
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Theresa, 69

ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” stars Theresa
Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC

Hometown: Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Occupation: Financial services professional

Fun facts:

  • Theresa loves to sing … alone in her car.
  • Theresa taught herself all about the stock market.
  • Theresa loves ’70s rock, both soft and hard.
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Tim Appelo covers entertainment and is the film and TV critic for AARP. Previously, he was the entertainment editor at Amazon, video critic at Entertainment Weekly, and a critic and writer for The Hollywood Reporter, People, MTV, The Village Voice and LA Weekly.

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