‘The Golden Bachelorette’ First Lead Revealed Following Gerry Turner’s Dramatic Season

Following Gerry Turner’s very dramatic season of “The Golden Bachelor,” one of the women who vied for his heart is getting another shot at love! ABC announced that Joan Vassos has been tapped to be the first-ever “Golden Bachelorette.” As fans may recall, the 61-year-old left the show following only three weeks due to a family emergency. The first season of “The Golden Bachelorette” is set to premiere on ABC this fall.