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Joan Vassos

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Joan Vassos, at 61, was announced as ABC's first Golden Bachelorette. Her casting stirred reactions, clarifications, and controversies, including her departure from the show. The public, including Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, shared their thoughts on the unconventional choice.

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Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old grandmother and widow from Scottsdale, Arizona, gained the spotlight when she was announced as the first-ever "Golden Bachelorette" lead on ABC. Vassos, who had appeared on "The Golden Bachelor," where her journey was abruptly cut short, is now set to change perceptions of aging and love [1]. Vassos's experience on "The Golden Bachelor" was marred by controversy and allegations of betrayal by the show's winner, Leslie Fhima, leading to Vassos exiting the show [2][5].

As the "Golden Bachelorette," Vassos expressed that she would not rush into a marriage but is open to new experiences and helping others see the beauty of aging [2]. She clarified that aging does not mean a lack of adventure or love and aims to break stereotypes surrounding older adults [6]. Despite facing criticisms and negative comments from some contestants and viewers, Vassos remained resolute in her commitment to finding love and changing perspectives on aging [3][4].

Vassos's announcement as the "Golden Bachelorette" garnered mixed reactions, with some previous contestants like Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist supporting her casting and predicting that she would excel in the role [8][9]. Others commented on Vassos's divorce from Turner, which she addressed candidly, emphasizing that she had moved on and was ready for new experiences [10].

The news of Vassos becoming the "Golden Bachelorette" spread rapidly across various media outlets and social platforms, with her story resonating with audiences eager to see a different representation of love and romance on screen [22][24][25]. Vassos's role as the first "Golden Bachelorette" has been characterized as a groundbreaking move by ABC, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in their reality TV programming [28][30][31].

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Virality Score 5.8
Change in Rank +24
Thread Age 73 days
Number of Articles 62

Political Leaning

Left 56.3%
Center 25.0%
Right 18.8%

Regional Coverage

US 96.4%
Non-US 3.6%

Recent Coverage

ABC’s Choice of Golden Bachelorette Betrays the Show’s Whole Premise

Slate - 72 days ago - She isn’t even a senior citizen.

https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/golden-bachelorette-joan-vassos-bachelor-2024-age.html

Joan Vasso's Kids: Meet the Golden Bachelorette's Family

Distractify - 73 days ago - Who are Joan Vassos' kids? The new star of 'The Golden Bachelorette' already has a sprawling family of her own as she journeys to find love again.

https://www.distractify.com/p/joan-vassos-children-golden-bachelor

'The Golden Bachelorette' would like to clarify a few things about aging

wcvb - 73 days ago - With nothing to lose and ready for love after healing from loss, Joan Vassos spoke about what she hopes to achieve on her televised journey when "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres this fall.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/the-golden-bachelorette-would-like-to-clarify-a-few-things-about-aging/60799515

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ reveals Joan Vassos as 1st leading lady

Global News - 73 days ago - Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old a school administrator from Maryland, will search for love in the first-ever season of 'The Golden Bachelorette.'

https://globalnews.ca/news/10497438/the-golden-bachelorette-joan-vassos/

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Announcement Reveals New Key Detail

Heavy - 73 days ago - ABC gave fans something to buzz about by making a notable announcement regarding "The Golden Bachelorette."

https://heavy.com/entertainment/the-bachelor/golden-bachelorette-schedule/

The First Golden Bachelorette Has Already Proved She’s Not Like Most Leads

Slate - 73 days ago - She did something fairly unique last season.

https://slate.com/culture/2024/05/golden-bachelorette-joan-vassos-gerry-turner.html

Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist and More React to Joan Vassos' 'Golden Bachelorette' Casting

ET Online - 73 days ago - Theresa Nist, Leslie Fhima and more 'Golden Bachelor' stars also addressed the exciting news.

https://www.etonline.com/gerry-turner-theresa-nist-and-more-react-to-joan-vassos-golden-bachelorette-casting-225458

“Golden Bachelor'”s Gerry Turner Says Joan Vassos Will Be 'Phenomenal' After She's Named First “Golden Bachelorette”

People - 73 days ago - "From one golden to another...Relax, breathe and enjoy," Turner wrote in an open letter to Vassos

https://people.com/gerry-turner-says-joan-vassos-will-be-phenomenal-as-golden-bachelorette-8648655

Joan Vassos named as the first 'Golden Bachelorette'

Page Six - 73 days ago - The mother of four previously competed for Gerry Turner’s heart on “The Golden Bachelor.”

https://pagesix.com/2024/05/14/entertainment/joan-vassos-named-as-the-first-golden-bachelorette/

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ announces 61-Year-Old Joan Vassos as first leading lady

The Independent - 73 days ago - The former ‘Golden Bachelor’ contestant will be leading the inaugural season of the ‘Golden Bachelorette’

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/golden-bachelorette-joan-vasos-announcement-b2545187.html

Jimmy Kimmel Targets Bob Iger, ‘Blue Bloods,’ P Diddy & Golden Bachelorette At Disney Upfront: “A Game Show Where You Can Win An Old Lady”

Deadline - 73 days ago - After a two-year absence from the upfront stage, Jimmy Kimmel was back Tuesday to take aim at Bob Iger, P Diddy, CBS and the new Golden Bachelorette.

https://deadline.com/2024/05/jimmy-kimmel-jokes-disney-upfront-2024-1235916144/

The Golden Bachelorette Reveals Its First Leading Lady Ahead of Fall Premiere

E! News - 73 days ago - The Golden Bachelorette, which follows the tails of Gerry Turner's inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor will premiere on ABC this fall with Joan Vassos as its star.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1401604/the-golden-bachelorette-reveals-its-first-leading-lady-ahead-of-fall-premiere

And the First-Ever Golden Bachelorette Is…

Pure Wow - 73 days ago - ABC just revealed the first-ever lead of 'The Golden Bachelorette': Joan Vassos. Here's everything you need to know.

https://www.purewow.com/news/golden-bachelorette-joan-vassos

New ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Joan Vassos Wrote Moving Tribute to Deceased Husband

Heavy - 73 days ago - John Nicholas Vassos was the husband of new "Golden Bachelorette" Joan Vassos, according to his obituary.

https://heavy.com/entertainment/the-bachelor/john-nicholas-vassos-joan-husband/

We Finally Know Who the Golden Bachelorette Will Be

InStyle - 73 days ago - ABC announced that Joan Vassos will be the first Golden Bachelorette when the show premieres this fall.

https://www.instyle.com/joan-vassos-golden-bachelorette-8648609

Who is ABC's first-ever 'Golden Bachelorette'? Meet 61-year-old grandma Joan Vassos from Maryland

NY Post - 73 days ago - ABC has officially found its first-ever “Golden Bachelorette” with 61-year-old Joan Vassos from Gerry Turner’s “Golden Bachelor” season.

https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/entertainment/joan-vassos-61-is-abcs-first-ever-golden-bachelorette/

‘The Golden Bachelorette’: Joan Vassos Is The Season 1 Lead

Bustle - 73 days ago - When 'The Golden Bachelorette' premieres this fall, Joan Vassos will be going on her own journey for love. Here's what to expect — plus a recap of her time with Gerry Turner.

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/joan-vassos-golden-bachelorette

ABC names Joan Vassos as first 'Golden Bachelorette'

Los Angeles Times - 73 days ago - The latest spinoff of the "Bachelor" franchise comes after the ratings success last fall of "The Golden Bachelor," which starred Gerry Turner.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-05-14/golden-bachelorette-joan-vassos-abc

The Real Reason Leslie Isn’t the Golden Bachelorette After ABC Passed On Her For Another of Gerry’s Exes

StyleCaster - 73 days ago - "I've been really busy," she told Bach Nation.

https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/tv-movies/1778708/why-leslie-not-golden-bachelorette/

Joan Vassos Named 'The Golden Bachelorette' Leading Lady

TV Insider - 73 days ago - Vassos was a contestant on 'The Golden Bachelor.'

https://www.tvinsider.com/1136045/joan-vassos-the-golden-bachelorette-lead/

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Lead Is Revealed

Heavy - 73 days ago - ABC has revealed who they have handing out roses for the first-ever season of "The Golden Bachelorette" when it debuts this fall.

https://heavy.com/entertainment/the-bachelor/joan-vassos-golden-bachelorette/