Meet The Golden Bachelor cast: who's who in The Bachelor spinoff

Gerry Turner and 22 women starring in The Golden Bachelor
Gerry Turner and 22 women starring in The Golden Bachelor (Image credit: ABC/Craig Sjodin)

The newest spinoff in Bachelor Nation is The Golden Bachelor featuring Gerry Turner's quest for love. This time around, all of the contestants are in their golden years and they're ready to embark on a memorable journey.

Turner, 72, is a retired restaurateur, father and grandfather. He lives in his "dream house" on a lake in Indiana. Turner's wife of 43 years passed away in 2017 after a sudden illness. Now, six years later, Turner is looking for love again with the support of his family. 

While it's a new spinoff, you might see a familiar face among the women. Contestant Patty is the proud Mom of former Bachelor Matt James.

Let's meet the 22 women who are hoping to make a connection with Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

Anna

Anna meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Summit, N.J.
Job: Retired nutritionist
Age: 61

● Anna spends her Sundays at the local farmer's market.
● When Anna dives with sharks, she goes cageless.
● Anna loves anything dark chocolate, especially lava cakes.

April

April on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Job: Therapist
Age: 65

● April has a discreetly hidden tattoo of her nickname, "Presh."
● April dreams of writing a bestselling book.
● Finding pennies out and about brings April so much joy.

Christina

Christina talks with Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Sierra Madre, Calif.
Job: Retired purchasing manager
Age: 73

● Christina's first concert ever was The Beatles in 1964.
● Christina loves a good dude ranch.
● Christina prefers to drive stick shift.

Edith

Edith meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Downey, Calif.
Job: Retired realtor
Age: 60

● Edith is building an ADU in her backyard, and she is the project manager.
● Edith doesn't do cold. Ever.
● Edith makes beautiful hand-painted birthday cards.

Ellen

Ellen meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Delray Beach, Fla.
Job: Retired teacher
Age: 71

● Ellen dreams of going to Africa on safari.
● Ellen loves dancing despite her two left feet.
● Ellen idolizes Michelle Obama.

Faith

Faith meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Benton City, Wash.
Job: High school teacher
Age: 60

● Faith loves riding her horse, Liberty, through the mountains.
● Faith would love to be in a band.
● Faith hates technology that doesn't consistently work.

Jeanie

Jeanie meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Estill Springs, Tenn.
Job: Retired project manager
Age: 65

● Jeanie is a certified scuba diver.
● Jeanie's favorite color is neon.
● Going to the Super Bowl is at the top of Jeanie's bucket list.

Joan

Joan meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Rockland, Md.
Job: Private school administrator
Age: 60

● Joan loves dancing after a couple glasses of wine.
● Joan enjoys historical museums.
● Joan's favorite food is a big, juicy burger.

Kathy

Kathy meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Austin, Texas
Job: Retired educational consultant
Age: 70

● Kathy has been to three continents and hopes to go to all seven.
● Kathy has two adorable geriatric cats.
● Kathy is obsessed with Christmas.

Leslie

Leslie meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Minneapolis, Minn.
Job: Fitness instructor
Age: 64

● Leslie absolutely hates mice.
● Leslie is a former aerobics champion.
● Lady Gaga and Post Malone are at the top of Leslie's best concerts ever list.

Maria

Maria talks with Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Teaneck, N.J.
Job: Health and wellness director
Age: 60

● Maria has never gone paintballing but really wants to try.
● Maria's favorite indulgence is a glass of 100-year old Grand Marnier.
● Maria loves Valentine's Day.

Marina

Marina meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Los Angeles
Job: Educator
Age: 60

● Marina has not one, not two, but three master's degrees.
● Marina doesn't stand in lines.
● Marina enjoys reading biographies and medical nonfiction.

Nancy

Nancy meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Alexandria, Va.
Job: Retired interior designer
Age: 60

● Nancy loves a good rom-com.
● Nancy is a dancing machine, but only at weddings.
● Nancy is a Bruce Springsteen stan.

Natascha

Natascha meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: New York City
Job: Pro-Aging coach and midlife speaker
Age: 60

● Natascha enjoys relaxing in Central Park.
● Natascha wants bell bottoms to make a comeback.
● Natascha's favorite thing to do on a date is laugh.

Pamela

Pamela meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Aurora, Ill.
Job: Retired salon owner
Age: 75

● Pamela loves a backyard BBQ.
● Pamela can't get enough Judge Judy in her life.
● Pamela loves to cuddle.

Patty

Patty talks to Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Durham, N.C.
Job: Retired real estate professional 
Age: 70

● Patty is an avid sailor.
● Patty loves her body glitter and encourages you to do the same.
● Patty can't start her day without a cup of coffee.

Peggy

Peggy greets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: East Haven, Conn.
Job: Dental hygienist
Age: 69

● Peggy has a very cute bichon frisé named Libby.
● Peggy would love to be Jennifer Lopez for a day.
● Peggy is a go-karting enthusiast.

Renee

Renee in a promo image for The Golden Bachelor

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From: Chicago
Job: Former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader
Age: 67

● Renee really wants to meet Harry Styles.
● Renee loves taking her grandkids to the zoo.
● Renee doesn't enjoy fishy tasting fish.

Sandra

Sandra meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Doraville, Ga.
Job: Retired executive assistant
Age: 75

● Sandra says anything by Luther Vandross puts her in "the mood."
● Sandra is very proud of her high credit score.
● Sandra has 32 favorite NFL teams, AKA she loves all of them.

Susan

Susan meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Aston, Pa.
Job: Wedding officiant
Age: 66

● Susan has a pair of pink go-go boots that she loves.
● Susan dreams of having lunch with Kris Jenner.
● Susan loves eating leftovers from the night before.

Sylvia

Sylvia meets Gerry on The Golden Bachelor

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From: Los Angeles
Job: Public affairs consultant
Age: 64

● Sylvia loves any excuse to put on a costume.
● Sylvia enjoys lifting small weights.
● Sylvia makes a famous pistachio cake

Theresa

Theresa meets Gerry in The Golden Bachelor

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From: Shrewsbury, N.J.
Job: Financial services professional
Age: 70

● Theresa loves to sing … alone in her car.
● Theresa taught herself all about the stock market
● Theresa loves 70s rock, both soft and hard.

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