‘The Golden Bachelor’: 71-year-old lead of the senior dating series revealed; Here’s what we know about him

ABC has announced its first 'Golden Bachelor' – Gerry Turner, calling him a “charming 71-year-old patriarch”. Know more about the man from Indiana who will be part of the dating series for seniors.

Who is Gerry Turner?

Gerry Turner is a 71-year-old widower from Indiana, who is a retired restaurateur. Turner is the lead of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor, a spin-off series of The Bachelor. The dating reality show for seniors is touted as a love story "for the golden years".


Turner was married for 43 years to his high-school sweetheart, Toni, who passed away in 2017. Turner has two daughters and also has two granddaughters.

On The Golden Bachelor, Gerry will be looking for love again among women 65 years or older. “It’s never too late to fall in love…again,” he says.

The format of The Golden Bachelor will be the same as The Bachelor show, except that it is for seniors. ABC first made a casting call for senior citizens for The Golden Bachelor in 2020, but the series was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When will The Golden Bachelor telecast?

The Golden Bachelor will air every Monday at 10 pm on ABC, but a premiere date has not been announced so far.

The official synopsis for The Golden Bachelor reality series reads: “After more than 20 years of fostering young love on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor showcases a whole new kind of love story — one for the golden years."

“On this all-new unscripted series, one hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life,” it continues.

“The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?” the description concludes.

The Golden Bachelor has been produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television with Warner Horizon.

FAQs

Q1:Who is The Golden Bachelor?
Gerry Turner is a 71-year-old widower from Indiana, who is a retired restaurateur. Turner is the lead of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor, a spin-off series of The Bachelor. The dating reality show for seniors is touted as a love story "for the golden years".

Q2:Has The Bachelor been renewed for a new season?
The Bachelor has been renewed for its forthcoming season, its 27th. The Bachelorette Season 20 is currently airing.