The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation – who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos’ heart

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

As I delve into the lives of these six gentlemen, each with their unique backgrounds and passions, it is evident that they have lived rich, diverse, and fulfilling lives.


The Golden Bachelorette cast will include at least one familiar face vying for Joan Vassos’ heart.

Fans of The Bachelor might recall Kelsey Anderson’s father, Mark, from his ‘Kelsey’s Attractive Dad’ fame last year when he made an appearance during Kelsey’s hometown date. This year, you can catch him among the 24 potential suitors vying for love on season one of The Golden Bachelorette.

He captured hearts while telling Kelsey that he just wanted her to find ‘that feeling’ he had with her mother, who passed away in 2018 after a battle with breast cancer.

Following the broadcast, people rushed to social media to champion him as a potential Golden Bachelor or an ideal partner for Vassos, who unexpectedly left Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor earlier due to a health issue involving his daughter.

In the end, Kelsey accepted a proposal from her fiancé Joey Graziadei during the show, and she’s excited about him exploring love on reality TV just as she did.

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

In June, the junior project manager, 26, teased that she hoped her dad would ‘get out there.’

She openly stated on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, “I wish for my father to find companionship again, as I believe that’s something my mother would have wanted for him.”

She went on saying, “‘Someone else is what I need, another love is what I seek,’ my mom often told me before her illness. She had a premonition that she would leave him before her time.”

On Monday, ABC released a list of all 24 of Vassos’ suitors, ranging in age from 57 to 69. 

Vassos marks the first lead of ABC’s new female-fronted spin-off of Golden Bachelor. 

In May, Vassos was first tapped as the very first Golden Bachelorette. 

Joann, a long-time administrator at a private school in Rockville, Maryland, spent 32 years married to her husband John before he passed away in 2021 after fighting pancreatic cancer. Together, they raised four children and now Joann is also a proud grandmother of two.

Joan’s season will air Wednesdays this fall, starting on September 18, 2024.

Below, scroll down to meet all 24 of the single and accomplished men that will star on her season. 

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Mark 

Age: 57

Occupation: Army veteran 

Hometown: Leesville, Louisiana

Hobbies/interests: Visiting his five kids

Bio fun fact: He is the father of season 28 Bachelor winner Kelsey Anderson

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Bill 

Age: 68

Occupation: Retired videographer

Hometown: Portland, Oregon 

Hobbies/interests: Playing guitar, listening to The Beatles, and spending time with family

Bio fun fact: ‘Bill would love to own a coffee shop and name it Billy Beans.’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Bob 

Age: 66

Occupation: Chiropractor

Hometown: Marina Del Rey, California

Hobbies/interests: Surfing, swimming in the ocean, watching Pixar movies and eating dark chocolate

Bio fun fact: Hates fast food

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Charles K.

Age: 62

Occupation: Portfolio manager

Hometown: Palos Verdes, California

Leisure activities/passions: Spending time with five children, paddling a kayak, participating in basketball games, dancing, physical workouts, and discovering nature’s wonders.

Bio fun fact: ‘Charles K. is very proud of the work he’s done building homes in rural Nicaragua.’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Charles L. 

Age: 66

Occupation: Retired financial analyst

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hobbies/interests: Fishing

Bio fun fact: He grew up in rural China and moved to America with just $20 in his pocket

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Chock

Age: 60 

Occupation: Insurance executive

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Activities I enjoy: Rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, retail therapy, keeping fit, and spending quality time with my children.

Bio fun fact: He once went nighttime shark diving in Australia

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Christopher 

Age: 64

Occupation: Contractor

Hometown: West Babylon, New York

Hobbies/interests: Cooking, bowling and exercising

Bio fun fact: ‘Christopher loves that his birthday is on Christmas Eve!’ 

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Dan 

Age: 64

Occupation: Private investor

Hometown: Naples, Florida

Hobbies/interests: Reading historical biographies and beach picnics

Bio fun fact: Loves to sing

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

David 

Age: 58

Occupation: Rancher

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Hobbies/interests: Running marathons and traveling

Bio fun fact: His 91-year-old mother is his hero

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Gary 

Age: 65

Occupation: Retired finance executive

Hometown: Palm Desert, California

Hobbies/interests: Taking spin classes, golfing and watching The View

Interesting bio tidbit: ‘Gary shares a special familial bond with music icon Tina Turner, and he possesses an impressive musical talent himself, boasting a melodious vocal range and dance skills that are nothing short of sensational.’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Gil 

Age: 60

Occupation: Educator

Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

Hobbies/interests: Going to comedy clubs and road-tripping

Bio fun fact: He’s a ‘skilled juggler’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Gregg 

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired university vice president

Hometown: Longboat Key, Florida

Hobbies/interests: Watching Bachelor Nation with his three daughters

Bio fun fact: He wears ‘flip-flops 90% of the time’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Guy 

Age: 66

Occupation: Emergency room doctor

Hometown: Reno, Nevada

Hobbies/interests: Spending time with his four kids and grandchild

Bio fun fact: He’s planning on hike Mount Kilimanjaro this fall

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Jack 

Age: 68

Occupation: Caterer

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Hobbies/interests: Spending time in the kitchen and making people laugh

Bio fun fact: He’s a proud racquetball champion

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Jonathan 

Age: 61

Occupation: Shipping consultant

Hometown: Oakland, Iowa

Hobbies/interests: Going to museums, attending live theater, and spending time with his three pets

Bio fun fact: He loves amusement park funnel cake

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Jordan 

Age: 61

Occupation: Sales Manager

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Hobbies/interests: Playing ping-pong

Bio fun fact: He won two ‘Mr. Legs’ contests in college

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Keith 

Age: 62

Occupation: Sales director

Hometown: San Jose, California

Hobbies/interests: He is the ‘king of cornhole’ and enjoys eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

Bio fun fact: His life goal is to play a round of golf at Augusta National

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Ken 

Age: 60

Occupation: Property management treasurer

Hometown: Peabody, Massachusetts

Hobbies/interests: Running marathons, playing tennis and cycling

Bio fun fact: He is a ‘a Miley Cyrus stan’

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Kim 

Age: 69

Occupation: Retired Navy captain

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Hobbies/interests: Sailing

Bio fun fact: He’s an excellent whistler

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Michael 

Age: 65

Occupation: Retired banking CEO

Hometown: Denver, North Carolina

Hobbies/interests: Reading, watching movies and exploring Chicago’s botanical gardens

Bio fun fact: He’s a Swiftie

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Pablo 

Age: 63

Occupation: UN agency director

Hometown: Cambridge, Maryland

Hobbies/interests: He is originally from Buenos Aires

Bio fun fact: He has a degree in geographical engineering

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Pascal 

Age: 69

Occupation: Salon owner

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Hobbies/interests: Going to the theater, trying new restaurants and going to concerts

Bio fun fact: He would have loved to be a fashion designer

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

RJ 

Age: 66

Occupation: Financial Adviser

Hometown: Irvine, California

Hobbies/interests: His ‘guilty pleasures’ are warm chocolate chip cookies

Bio fun fact: His favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

Thomas 

Age: 62

Occupation: FDNY Chief

Hometown: New York, New York

Hobbies/interests: Enjoys playing ukulele

Bio fun fact: He knows how to ride a unicycle

The Golden Bachelorette cast includes the father of a very famous member of Bachelor Nation - who will vie against 23 other seniors for Joan Vassos' heart

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