'The Golden Bachelorette' Revealed: Joan Vassos Is ABC's First Lead for 'Golden Bachelor' Spinoff!

Joan Vassos has been named the first Golden Bachelorette!

ABC just announced that the 61-year-old – who competed on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor – will take on the leading lady duties for the Fall 2024 season.

She ended up having to self-eliminate during Gerry Turner‘s season due to a family emergency, but many considered her a frontrunner while she was on the show.

The Golden Bachelor spinoff is set to air in the fall on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. This new season...