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Meet the 22 Women ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Will Court

How will Gerry Turner, 72, ever decide which one is the one?


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Everybody knows Gerry Turner, star of the reality show The Golden Bachelor, looks like a catch. But whom will he catch? Here are the women (all of whom are 60 or older!) who will vie for his silver-fox affections when the show debuts on Thursday, Sept.28, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Anna, 61

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Hometown: Summit, New Jersey

Occupation: Retired nutritionist

Fun facts:

  • Anna spends her Sundays at the local farmers market.
  • When Anna dives with sharks, she goes cageless.
  • Anna loves anything dark chocolate – especially lava cakes!

April, 65

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Hometown: Port St. Lucie, Florida

Occupation: Therapist

Fun facts:

  • 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, 73

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Hometown: Sierra Madre, California

Occupation: Retired purchasing manager

Fun facts:

  • Christina’s first concert was The Beatles in 1964.
  • Christina loves a good dude ranch.
  • Christina prefers to drive stick shift.
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​Edith, 60

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Hometown: Downey, California

Occupation: Retired Realtor

Fun facts:

  • 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, 71

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Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida

Occupation: Retired teacher

Fun facts:

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

Faith, 60

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Hometown: Benton City, Washington

Occupation: High school teacher

Fun facts:

  • 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, 65

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Hometown: Estill Springs, Tennessee

Occupation: Retired project manager

Fun facts:

  • 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, 60

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Hometown: Rockland, Maryland

Occupation: Private-school administrator

Fun facts:

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

Kathy, 70

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Hometown: Austin, Texas

Occupation: Retired educational consultant

Fun facts:

  • Kathy has been to three continents and hopes to go to all seven.
  • Kathy has two adorable geriatric cats.
  • Kathy is OBSESSED with Christmas.
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Leslie, 64

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Hometown: Minneapolis

Occupation : Fitness instructor

Fun Facts:

  • 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, 60

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Hometown: Teaneck, New Jersey

Occupation: Health and wellness director

Fun facts:

  • 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, 60

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Hometown: Los Angeles

Occupation: Educator

Fun facts:

  • Marina has not one, not two, but THREE master’s degrees.
  • Marina doesn’t stand in lines.
  • Marina enjoys reading biographies and medical nonfiction.
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Nancy, 60

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Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia

Occupation: Retired interior designer

Fun facts:

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

Natascha, 60

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Hometown: New York

Occupation: Pro-aging coach and midlife speaker

Fun facts:

  • 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, 75

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Hometown: Aurora, Illinois

Occupation: Retired salon owner

Fun facts:

  • Pamela loves a backyard barbecue.
  • Pamela can’t get enough Judge Judy in her life.
  • Pamela loves to cuddle.

Patty, 70

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Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Occupation: Retired real estate professional

Fun facts:

  • 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, 69

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Hometown: East Haven, Connecticut

Occupation: Dental hygienist

Fun facts:

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

Renee, 67

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Hometown: Chicago

Occupation: Former Chicago Honey Bears cheerleader

Fun facts:

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

Sandra, 75

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Hometown: Doraville, Georgia

Occupation: Retired executive assistant

Fun facts:

  • 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, 66

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Hometown: Aston, Pennsylvania

Occupation: Wedding officiant

Fun facts:

  • 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, 64

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Hometown: Los Angeles

Occupation: Public affairs consultant

Fun facts:

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

Theresa, 69

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Hometown: Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Occupation: Financial services professional

Fun facts:

  • 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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