Golden Bachelor Has People Talking!
Category: Singles and Retirement
Oct. 7, 2023 — Who says people in retirement are too old for love? The Golden Bachelor, a new spinoff on ABC from the popular Bachelor series, has many seniors glued to their TV sets. Community centers are hosting viewing parties, where folks watch, cheer, speculate, and gossip together.
The New York Times reported on three girlfriends at a New Jersey who attended a viewing party for The Golden Bachelor, a handsome fellow of a certain age. They had different takes on the featured bachelor, Gerry Turner, a widowed 71 year old from Indiana. One woman in her late 70’s thought Mr. Turner was “too young” for her, but Toni Plugh, 68, commented that he was “right up her alley”…. except, that she already has a husband. Her 73 year old friend, also married, agreed, except she joked that after 50 years, she was ready for a change.
Others at the party had a great time watching the segment. Some speculated on how much “work” some of the contenders might have had, while at least a few fell in love with Turner’s laugh and blue eyes. Most could identify with the challenges of finding a mate, romantic interest, or companion in the final third of life. A few lamented that this kind of reality TV is the downfall of civilization. ABC reported that 4.4 million viewers caught the season premiere on Sept. 28. You can watch the Golden Bachelor free on ABC.
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Comments on "Golden Bachelor Has People Talking!"
Bob says:
Tried to watch second show, to see what all the hullabaloo was about. Just as gooey and insipid as the other Bachelor/ Bachelorette franchises. Turned off after 10 minutes....
Stevo says:
I guess it's a guy thing Bob. All these fake "reality" shows bore me to tears especially the Bachelor. Years back a GF of mine insisted I try and to watch the regular Bachelor with her and I didn't even make it 2 minutes. To each their own I guess.
Admin says:
Agree, I think it is the ladies who are more interested. Nice that interest in love keeps going, no matter what the age.
Sally says:
Had to jump in here when you said it must be ladies who are more interested. These shows have never been of interest to me in the least. When you think about the fact that there is a whole film crew following these folks around you realize how made up the whole concept of "reality shows" are.
Jennifer says:
I am a woman and I find it disgusting that these very attractive and educated women have decided to compete for the love of a man who may declare love for several of them before making a final choice..all within the space of a few days. It seems there are very artificial, unrealistic pre-setup dates. The women each week have to see him as he gets more intimate connections with some of the other women and wonder who he is bonding with. Additionally, I hate to see the heartbroken women who are eliminated. I am from Indiana too and somehow this program comes across as so artificial and I feel sorry for the woman who dated this man before he agreed to become the Golden Bachelor. I read he had a long-time girlfriend that he broke up with to do this show. I wish Gerry the best, but I cringe watching him during this dating process...so I do not watch it. I hope the publically discarded women can keep their dignity as well.
Ron says:
Another DISGUSTING UNREALITY SHOW! Truly offensive
Daryl says:
The vision of the botoxed babe flapping her wings doing the chicken dance bragging about “fresh eggs” is something you just can’t un-see (outside of those cringing alcohol-infused family weddings, of course.) Looks like a sequel to the book Leisureville. Silly seniors revisit the prom.
Pat R says:
Not a fan of any of the bachelor fare. I do love Alone and Survivor and Amazing Race and even Naked and Afraid. Bachelor franchise is silliness
Beebs says:
I don't know how anyone can watch any of these reality shows. They are totally ridiculous and fake. I have never watched any of them. I am wondering who actually watches them.
Daryl says:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/golden-bachelor-gerry-turner-ex-girlfriend-speaks-out-1235683869/
No rose for you. Article reveals some juicy tidbits from an ex or two about the golden crybaby. Looks like smooth talkers never go out of style, and this one recycles his lines:
“They would go Dutch on all meals except on special occasions, she remembers him telling her. At restaurants, Carolyn paid her half in advance, and then when the check came, Gerry paid the whole tab, like the big man…”
Bill Bamber says:
Really!! Too funny!!!
JoannC says:
One has to wonder if the "winner" will actually go through with the wedding. I'm sure her friends and family are asking her if she was aware of all this when she set the wedding date. I also wonder if the network knew this (how could they not if they did a background check) and decided to ignore and not publicize it. `"Bachelor silliness" continues.
Jennifer says:
It appears that women have a shrinking pool of available men to date as they age. It seems they will overlook a few flaws for the company of some, not all, men. The TV producers and the press packaged Gerry as a shiny larger than life character. Now it is time for reality, in spite of it all.
JoannC says:
Okay - my last Golden Bachelor comment: the NY Times did an interview with the happy couple. In it, he says that she (the winning contestant) makes sure that the kitchen is cleaned up every night and that she sweeps up every morning. Apparently he leaves dishes in the sink every night. This is the same guy who made his live-in girlfriend make the bed every morning before she came down for breakfast. Perhaps it's a match made in heaven.